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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrard Frod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen G&B Showers as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerrard Frod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frod tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Frod throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Frod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frod tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Frod has Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryan tries to break free but Frod pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frod misses with an elbow over the top.
Frod slowing the pace effectively.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frod with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frod has managed to clinch.
Ryan wants to break free but Frod has control.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Frod, against the cage.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frod has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan breaks the clinch.
Frod keeps Ryan at a distance using the push kick.
Frod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Frod tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan throws a leg kick which misses Frod's front leg but catches the back leg as Frod tries to avoid it.
Frod moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Frod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Ryan misses.
Frod is looking to clinch.
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Jack Ryan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frod tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Frod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
Frod lands with an overhand left.
Ryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frod is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Ryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryan.
Ryan misses with a kick to the body.
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frod's sensitive parts.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frod steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryan. That one must have hurt.
Ryan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Gerrard Frod has been cut.
A head kick by Ryan - that's a beauty! Frod is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Ryan can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richter Alastrasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karagounis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richter Alastrasz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Karagounis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Karagounis.
Karagounis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karagounis tries a head kick but it misses.
Karagounis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karagounis tries a head kick but it misses.
Alastrasz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karagounis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Karagounis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alastrasz tries to score with some ground and pound. Karagounis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alastrasz works to advance to full mount. Karagounis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Alastrasz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karagounis blocking the ground and pound.
Alastrasz with the ground and pound from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Alastrasz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz landing strikes from the mount and Karagounis is in trouble!
Alastrasz looking to ground and pound but Karagounis is blocking nicely.
Alastrasz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Alastrasz.
Alastrasz landing shots from mount.
Alastrasz landing punches.
Alastrasz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alastrasz landing strikes from the mount and Karagounis is in trouble!
Karagounis is rocked!
Alastrasz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Karagounis is still in real trouble! Can Alastrasz finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Karagounis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alastrasz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karagounis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alastrasz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alastrasz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karagounis takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Alastrasz's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richter Alastrasz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dani Favio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dani Favio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dani Favio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davy Crockett!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Favio is defended easily by Crockett.
Crockett tries to clinch there but Favio circles away.
Crockett tries to clinch but Favio is having none of it.
Crockett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Favio.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crockett is pressed up against the cage. Favio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crockett down to the mat. Crockett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Favio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crockett tries to clinch up
and Favio counters with a shoot takedown. Crockett fights it but they end up in guard.
Crockett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crockett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favio is just riding it out for now. Crockett eventually gives up the hold.
Favio looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crockett throwing shots but Favio is blocking nicely.
Favio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crockett on the ground.
Favio is trying to stand back up but Crockett is controlling him
Crockett is trying to work for a kimura but Favio is defending well.
Crockett wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Favio uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Crockett wants to stand but Favio is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crockett tries to clinch
and Favio counters by moving into the clinch.
Crockett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Favio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crockett stalling in the clinch but Favio improves position.
Crockett working aggressively here.
Favio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crockett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crockett.
Crockett looking to slow down the pace here.
Crockett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crockett tries to break free but Favio pushes him back against the cage.
Favio fails to pull guard.
Crockett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crockett breaks the clinch.
Favio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crockett avoids it really well and circles away.
Crockett tries to clinch but Favio moves away
and Favio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Favio.
Favio has picked Crockett up - he's going for a ride! Favio dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Favio is thwarting Crockett's attempts to control the position.
Crockett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Favio trying to control but Crockett is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crockett looking for a sweep. Not yet Crockett, not yet.
Crockett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Favio defends well.
Favio content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Favio dominated that round.
That's time! Favio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crockett clinches but Favio breaks the clinch
and Favio counters with a one-two to the body.
Crockett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Favio counters by moving into the clinch.
Crockett manages to break the clinch.
Dani Favio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crockett wants to clinch but Favio slips to the side
and Favio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crockett looking for a sweep. Not yet Crockett, not yet.
Favio looking to sit in guard and control but Crockett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crockett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crockett stands up and waves to Favio to follow him.
Favio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Favio counters by clinching up.
Crockett stalling in the clinch but Favio improves position.
Crockett tries to break the clinch but Favio is controlling the position.
Favio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Favio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crockett's efforts to push away.
Crockett wants to break free but Favio has control.
Crockett tries to circle away but Favio has him pinned against the cage.
Favio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Favio is pushing Crockett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crockett is trying to break the clinch but Favio is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favio lands a hook that snaps the head of Crockett backwards.
Favio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crockett's efforts to push away.
Crockett breaks the clinch.
Crockett clinches but Favio breaks the clinch
and Favio counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Crockett!
Crockett is working to get back to half guard.
Favio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crockett tries to reverse the position but Favio maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crockett tries to hold on but Favio pushes him away.
Favio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crockett is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Favio controlling the pace for now.
Crockett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Favio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crockett closes the distance but Favio moves to the side
and Favio counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Favio.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crockett has a couple of punches blocked by Favio.
Crockett wants to break free but Favio has control.
Favio blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crockett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crockett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Favio backwards.
Crockett misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Crockett.
It looks like Dani Favio has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Favio.
Crockett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crockett looking to stall.
Crockett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Favio keeps control of Crockett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett throws a head punch that misses.
Crockett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Favio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crockett's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Favio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crockett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Favio blocking some punches.
Favio blocking some punches.
Crockett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crockett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crockett scores with a shot to the side of Favio's head.
Crockett is trying to force a seperation but Favio has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Crockett fails to land.
Crockett tries to break free but Favio pushes him back against the cage.
Favio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crockett's efforts to push away.
Crockett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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.
Crockett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crockett looks to clinch
and Favio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crockett looking to slow down the pace here.
Favio wants a takedown but no success here.
Crockett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Favio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Favio blocks an uppercut.
Crockett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crockett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Favio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crockett just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Favio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favio drags the fight down to the ground.
Crockett trying to control but Favio is working from the bottom.
Favio can't keep his opponent in guard - Crockett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favio is trying to stand.
Crockett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crockett stops Favio from getting back to his feet.
Crockett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crockett.
Crockett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crockett is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Favio has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like Crockett is going to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Favio trying to control but Crockett postures up.
Crockett is trying to work for a kimura but Favio is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crockett wants to clinch
and Favio counters by clinching up.
Favio looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Favio has Crockett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crockett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crockett throws a head punch that misses.
Crockett is looking to control Favio's arms but Favio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crockett has his back to the cage.
Davy Crockett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dani Favio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crockett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crockett fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davy Crockett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Favio 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dani Favio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robson crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Darnielle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robson crocop has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from crocop.
A head kick misses from crocop.
crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Darnielle tries to close the distance and clinch up but crocop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Darnielle instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Darnielle.
crocop can't break the clinch.
crocop tries to break the clinch but Darnielle is controlling the position.
Darnielle lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Robson crocop has been cut.
Darnielle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darnielle has crocop pressed against the cage, preventing crocop from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Darnielle keeps control of crocop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Darnielle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but crocop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
crocop wants to break free but Darnielle has control.
Darnielle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
crocop tries to circle away but Darnielle has him pinned against the cage.
crocop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Darnielle lands an elbow that stopped crocop in his tracks for a moment.
Robson crocop's cut is getting worse.
crocop is trying to break free.
Darnielle looking to throw knees to the head but crocop is blocking nicely.
Darnielle lands an elbow inside.
Robson crocop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Darnielle stalling against the cage.
Darnielle lands an elbow just above crocop 's eye.
Darnielle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and crocop avoids it.
crocop wants to break free but Darnielle has control.
crocop is trying to break the clinch but Darnielle is controlling him.
Darnielle lands an elbow that stopped crocop in his tracks for a moment.
crocop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Robson crocop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Darnielle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robson crocop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Darnielle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pleistoanax Bribetaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJJ Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pleistoanax Bribetaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJJ Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Bribetaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pleistoanax Bribetaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie cracks Bribetaker with a good jab.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Bribetaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bribetaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bribetaker is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Bribetaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bribetaker.
Bribetaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Bribetaker eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bribetaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Bribetaker eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Bribetaker sits in half guard.
Bribetaker is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie pushes Bribetaker off and gets back to his feet.
Bribetaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Bribetaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bribetaker lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Bribetaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Bribetaker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Bribetaker looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bribetaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bribetaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and steps away. Bribetaker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Bribetaker with that takedown attempt.
Bribetaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Bribetaker seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Bribetaker is controlling him well.
Gracie looks gassed!
Bribetaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bribetaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Bribetaker seems to be looking for submissions.
Bribetaker seems to be looking for submissions.
Bribetaker controlling the pace.
Bribetaker stops Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Bribetaker is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bribetaker to get the leverage.
Gracie tries to kick Bribetaker off but Bribetaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pleistoanax Bribetaker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bribetaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bribetaker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Bribetaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bribetaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie wants to stand up but Bribetaker is controlling him.
Gracie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bribetaker shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bribetaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bribetaker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Bribetaker has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Bribetaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bribetaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bribetaker working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Bribetaker controlling Gracie's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bribetaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bribetaker has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bribetaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Bribetaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Bribetaker working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Bribetaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bribetaker, up you get!
Bribetaker shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bribetaker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pleistoanax Bribetaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bribetaker won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bribetaker from controlling successfully.
Gracie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bribetaker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bribetaker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pleistoanax Bribetaker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bribetaker scores a takedown into full mount!
Bribetaker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie pushes Bribetaker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bribetaker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bribetaker is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Bribetaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to escape but Bribetaker is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bribetaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bribetaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bribetaker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bribetaker's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Gracie is looking to stand up but Bribetaker won't let him.
Bribetaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bribetaker is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! nice BJJ there by Bribetaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pleistoanax Bribetaker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and scott Bonjaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hail To The King. Bruce Campbell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, scott Bonjaski!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjaski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
Campbell looks to land a right hand but Bonjaski moved out of range.
No joy there for Campbell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Campbell!
Bonjaski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell lands a with a good body shot.
Good work by Campbell as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonjaski walks into a stiff left hand from Campbell.
Bonjaski throws a head kick that misses.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Bonjaski.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonjaski moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Bonjaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonjaski throws a head kick that misses.
Bonjaski misses the body punch
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Bonjaski.
Bonjaski moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Bonjaski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Campbell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonjaski lands a head kick!
Campbell is rocked!
Campbell dips to his left and cracks Bonjaski with an uppercut!
Oh Campbell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonjaski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Campbell seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaski scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonjaski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonjaski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Bonjaski counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Campbell! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Bonjaski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). scott Bonjaski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe d (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paiva comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Paiva!
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, joe d!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
d dives in and grabs Paiva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paiva pushes down on d's head and hops out.
d shoots in but no luck this time.
d is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice sprawl there from Paiva as d shoots in.
Raphael Paiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of joe d.
Paiva tries to clinch but d is having none of it.
d shoots for a takedown but Paiva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
d looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiva moves into the clinch successfully.
Paiva gets through d's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
d's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paiva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paiva.
Paiva drops d onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! d is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
d is rocked!
d tries to pull guard but Paiva holds him up against the cage and eventually d drops back down to his feet.
d is still on wobbly legs! Can Paiva finish him?
Paiva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
d seems to have recovered his senses.
Paiva drops d onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! d is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
d looks gassed!
A short right from Paiva on the inside.
Paiva drops d onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! d is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Paiva throws a big uppercut that drops d! More strikes from Paiva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! d lies dazed against the cage as Paiva celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Paiva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winter Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narwhal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winter Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Narwhal Jones!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jorge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorge is one step ahead there.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorge has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jorge's guard.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up in Jorge's guard and throws a big left but Jorge blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jorge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jorge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jorge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jorge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jorge takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones has hold of Jorge's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jorge tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jones cranks the arm and Jorge screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jorge, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Narwhal Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter John Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter John Murphy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Gracie!
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, Peter John Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Murphy throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Murphy digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy which made him look bad.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Murphy.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
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.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Murphy.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Murphy.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter John Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Murphy takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is going olschool here, as he tries to force Murphy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murphy shrugs it off.
Murphy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie has control of Murphy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Murphy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You get the feeling that Murphy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Murphy is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Murphy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is in no mood to give up.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie has hold of Murphy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murphy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murphy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murphy and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Murphy from standing back up.
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.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Peter John Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie has hold of Murphy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Murphy seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Murphy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Murphy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelson Gracie!
Nelson Gracie retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark St James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St James has chosen On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hajime Bucket has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hajime Bucket!
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, Mark St James!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
St James is trying to break the clinch but Bucket has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from St James.
St James breaks from the clinch.
St James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bucket swats away the attempt to clinch by St James.
Bucket throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St James dodges the punch combination from Bucket.
A left and a right from Bucket both land. Nice combination.
Bucket throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bucket misses with a jab, cross combination.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bucket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bucket throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket throws a right and a left that both miss.
St James moves away from the strike by Bucket.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bucket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bucket misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St James cracks Bucket with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
St James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St James tries to clinch but Bucket moves out of range.
St James throws a right and a left that Bucket avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bucket.
Bucket swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bucket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bucket throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Bucket misses with the combination.
St James rushes Bucket and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, St James scores with a nice short uppercut.
St James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckets head.
Bucket is trying to break the clinch but St James has him pressed against the cage.
St James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St James scores with a hook to the body.
St James lands a left hand.
Bucket is trying to break free.
Bucket wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St James lands a body shot in the clinch.
St James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St James misses with a punch on the inside.
St James lands a shoulder strike.
St James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St James presses Bucket against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St James digs a right hand underneath Bucket's ribcage. Bucket let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bucket wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St James breaks the clinch.
St James moves in looking to clinch but Bucket pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
St James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bucket breaks the clinch.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch but Bucket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bucket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St James moves into the clinch.
St James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckets head.
St James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bucket backwards.
Bucket is trying to break the clinch but St James is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by St James.
Bucket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St James tries to clinch up but Bucket circles away and keeps his distance.
St James defending well as Bucket loads up on a big left hand.
Bucket throws a series of punches but St James avoids them all with ease.
St James closes the distance and clinches.
St James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bucket can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from St James.
St James manages to break the clinch.
St James slips a jab from Bucket.
St James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bucket misses with a body shot.
Bucket lands a body shot.
Bucket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St James manages to avoid it.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch but Bucket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bucket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St James wants to clinch.
Bucket misses with an uppercut. St James saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark St James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bucket breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bucket ducks under a wild hook from St James.
Bucket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bucket counters with a series of strikes. St James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bucket throws a shot from downtown. St James moves away and avoids it.
St James has Bucket up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from St James.
St James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St James lands a left hand.
St James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bucket working hard to break the clinch.
Bucket wants to get back to striking at distance but St James won't allow it.
Bucket wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket wants to get back to striking at distance but St James won't allow it.
Bucket working hard to break the clinch.
Bucket wants to break the clinch but can't.
St James lands a hook to the side of the head.
St James scores with a shot to the side of Bucket's head.
St James lands with a short shot to the head.
St James pushes Bucket back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckets head.
Bucket wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St James lands a shot to the body.
St James keeps control of Bucket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St James lands with a light punch inside.
St James breaks from the clinch.
St James is looking to clinch.
Bucket thows a left - swing and a miss!
St James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bucket swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bucket moves out of range as St James strikes.
Bucket keeps the fight on the outside.
Bucket cracks St James with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James is looking to clinch.
St James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bucket counters with a straight right hand.
Hajime Bucket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bucket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St James dodges the punch combination from Bucket.
Bucket misses with a combination
and St James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - St James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to de liver by St James. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St James throws a looping overhand right but Bucket ducks down to avoid it.
St James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
St James has a couple of punches blocked by Bucket.
Bucket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St James lands a left hand.
St James misses with a hook from the clinch.
St James breaks the clinch.
St James moves in looking to clinch but Bucket pushes him off.
Bucket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St James counters with a straight right hand.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bucket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bucket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from St James.
Bucket moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
St James fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket misses with a looping right.
St James ducks under a wild hook from Bucket.
St James moves into the clinch successfully.
Bucket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bucket has had enough of the clinch but St James keeps him there for the moment.
St James misses with some punches.
Bucket wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St James tries to clinch but Bucket moves out of range.
Bucket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St James.
The fight stays on the outside here - St James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St James slips a jab and a cross from Bucket.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bucket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark St James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bucket misses with a series of wild punches.
St James tries to clinch up.
Bucket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bucket is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bucket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bucket lunges at St James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St James's hand.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch but Bucket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bucket shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St James lands with a light punch inside.
St James working aggressively here.
St James wants to break free but Bucket has control.
Bucket is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from St James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from St James.
St James cracks Bucket with a nice body shot.
St James tries to break free but Bucket pushes him back against the cage.
St James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bucket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St James lands with a short shot to the head.
St James lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St James lands a hook to the side of the head.
St James lands a body shot in the clinch.
St James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckets head.
St James lands an uppercut.
Bucket is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bucket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St James scores with a shot to the side of Bucket's head.
St James manages to break the clinch.
Bucket keeps the fight on the outside.
St James misses with a series of wild punches.
St James wants to clinch up but Bucket keeps it at a distance.
St James has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bucket backwards.
Mark St James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bucket is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bucket has had enough of the clinch but St James keeps him there for the moment.
St James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bucket backwards.
St James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St James lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bucket breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bucket misses with a wild combination.
St James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St James closes the distance and clinches.
Bucket wants to break free but St James has control.
St James wants to break the clinch but can't.
St James gets through Bucket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bucket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bucket backwards.
St James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St James.
A hook to the body from St James.
St James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bucket backwards.
St James prevents Bucket from breaking the clinch.
St James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bucket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St James lands with a right to the head.
St James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St James tries to clinch but Bucket is having none of it.
Hajime Bucket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - St James coming out on top.
Bucket throws a hook but St James avoids it easily.
Bucket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St James slips a jab and a cross from Bucket.
Bucket misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St James doesn't manage to clinch there - Bucket circles away.
Bucket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bucket falls off balance throwing a combination
and St James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St James working hard to break the clinch.
St James lands a body punch.
Bucket tries to break the clinch but St James is controlling the position.
St James lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St James.
St James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bucket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bucket wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St James lands a shoulder strike.
St James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St James lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St James scores with a nice hook to the head.
St James lands a right hand.
Bucket is rocked!
St James lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Bucket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bucket backwards.
St James lands with a left to the head.
St James creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bucket with a big uppercut! Bucket tries to clinch up but St James pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Bucket to the mat! Bucket covers up and St James unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark St James!
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