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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brunoo Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stinson's entrance music is made in thailand. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Barney Stinson! 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, Brunoo Xavier! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stinson instigates a clinch. Xavier tries for a takedown but Stinson manages to get underhooks.
Stinson has had enough of the clinch but Xavier keeps him there for the moment. Stinson gets underhooks to prevent Xavier's takedown attempt.
Xavier wants a takedown but no success here.
Barney Stinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunoo Xavier. Stinson jumps guard but Xavier stands there with Stinson around his waist. Stinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Xavier wants the takedown. Stinson is fighting it off but Xavier persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stinson's guard against the cage. Xavier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xavier has Stinson in his guard. Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stinson defends well. Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Stinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xavier looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Stinson wants to get up but he can't break Xavier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Stinson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stinson is looking to stand up but Xavier won't let him. Xavier 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. Xavier looking for a guillotine here but Stinson defends easily.
Xavier has a closed guard, preventing Stinson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stinson is sitting in close to Xavier's body. Xavier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Stinson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Stinson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Xavier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brunoo Xavier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caios Ruass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ruass's choice of entrance music: stronger. Caios Ruass acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Wayne Glover! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caios Ruass! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wayne Glover gets a clinch. Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruass avoids the damage to the body. Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruass avoids the damage to the body. Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruass avoids the damage to the body. Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruass avoids it. Ruass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Caios Ruass has been cut. Ruass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wayne Glover is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ruass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ruass looking for a takedown. John Wayne Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caios Ruass. Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruass avoids it. Ruass is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wayne Glover is keeping busy. Ruass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wayne Glover walks away with a smile on his face. Ruass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wayne Glover has a takedown stuffed. John Wayne Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ruass tries to keep at a distance but Wayne Glover has taken the fight into the clinch. Wayne Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside. Ruass wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is pressed up against the cage. Ruass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wayne Glover down to the mat. Wayne Glover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ruass closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Ruass working away. Wayne Glover is trying to buck Ruass off. Wayne Glover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruass wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wayne Glover takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ruass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wayne Glover is trying to get back to half guard. Ruass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ruass looks gassed! Ruass stands up and we're back to a striking position. Wayne Glover shoots in for a takedown but Ruass shows good takedown defense. Excellent takedown into side control there by Wayne Glover. Wayne Glover in side control, throwing shots but Ruass defends. Wayne Glover trying to control the action but Ruass is working from the bottom. Wayne Glover working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wayne Glover misses with the ground and pound. Wayne Glover tries to score with some ground and pound. Ruass controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Wayne Glover throws an elbow but Ruass slips to the side and avoids it well. Ruass trying to remain calm as Wayne Glover controls from the top position. Ruass is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Wayne Glover tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Wayne Glover stands up. Wayne Glover drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Wayne Glover stands and steps away. Ruass gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Wayne Glover throws a head kick that Ruass semi-blocks.
Wayne Glover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wayne Glover lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wayne Glover would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Wayne Glover thows a big elbow that misses. Ruass wants to sweep but no luck. Wayne Glover wanted to stand there but Ruass had control of the position. Ruass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wayne Glover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wayne Glover is looking to stand up but Ruass won't let him. Wayne Glover trying to control but Ruass is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ruass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Glover dominated that round. The cut man is working on Caios Ruass's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wayne Glover closes the distance and clinches. Ruass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruass wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ruass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Ruass 's eye. Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ruass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Ruass avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ruass is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne Glover has double underhooks. Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside. Ruass is breathing heavily. Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruass avoids it. Ruass is trying to drag Wayne Glover to the mat but Wayne Glover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ruass takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruass avoids the damage to the body. Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruass avoids it. Ruass fails to pull guard.
John Wayne Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caios Ruass. Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Ruass 's eye. Ruass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wayne Glover walks away with a smile on his face. Ruass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wayne Glover gets a clinch. Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruass avoids it. Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruass is defending well for now. Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow. Nice elbow from Wayne Glover. Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Ruass 's eye.
That has opened up Caios Ruass's cut even more.
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. Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruass's defenses. Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruass is defending well for now. Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Ruass 's eye. Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
The cut above Caios Ruass's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Ruass tries to pull guard but Wayne Glover won't allow it.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruass avoids the damage to the body. Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruass avoids it. Wayne Glover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruass is defending well for now. Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruass's defenses. Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caios Ruass's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Wayne Glover is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caios Ruass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Wayne Glover!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henric Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranko Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sultans Of Swing. Gracie has chosen Pregador Luo Apaga mas nao bate as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henric Andersen! 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, Ranko Gracie! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Andersen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one. Andersen gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Andersen is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Andersen moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Andersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Andersen 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. Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Andersen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andersen stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Andersen drags him back down. The strikes coming from Andersen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Gracie manages to get back to half guard. Andersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Andersen stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Andersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Andersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersen is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Andersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Andersen regains half guard. Andersen is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersen avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Andersen trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Andersen wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Andersen is breathing heavily. Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersen is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersen avoids it really well and circles away.
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. Andersen fails to land the takedown. Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Andersen counters with a nice double leg into guard. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Andersen from controlling successfully. Andersen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Andersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Andersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henric Andersen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andersen dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Andersen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Andersen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Andersen regains guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep. Gracie stands up from Andersen's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout. Ranko Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Andersen shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andersen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard. Andersen wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Andersen thows a big elbow that misses. Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andersen blocking the ground and pound.
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. Andersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Andersen is stalling in the full guard. Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersen is one step ahead there. Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Andersen defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Andersen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt and Andersen counters with a takedown into side control. Andersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andersen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there. Gracie tries to improve position but can't. Andersen trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. Andersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henric Andersen dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie with a poor takedown and Andersen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Andersen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Gracie tries to improve position but can't. Andersen stands up and we're back to a striking position. Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andersen moves into the clinch. Andersen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Andersen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Andersen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Andersen's brow. Gracie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gracie throws and elbow that misses. Andersen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Andersen! Andersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Henric Andersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Andersen stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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. Gracie breaks from Andersen's wrist control and lands an elbow. Andersen trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Gracie. Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Andersen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Andersen manages to regain half guard. Good work. Andersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Andersen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Andersen.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Andersen is looking to improve his position.
Andersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Andersen working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie throws a big right hand that misses. Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Andersen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Andersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Andersen is striking but Gracie is not phased and passes to half guard. Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Andersen keeps control of the position for the meantime. Ranko Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Henric Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Andersen tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Henric Andersen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Andersen 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henric Andersen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyury Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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, Nate Jackman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hyury Freire! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackman feints and as Freire raises his hands in defense, Jackman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Freire is looking to stand up but Jackman isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackman trying to control but Freire is working from the bottom. Freire wants to stand and escape but Jackman is having none of it. Jackman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Freire pushes Jackman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Jackman has hold of Freire's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Freire tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jackman cranks the arm and Freire screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Freire, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nate Jackman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade comes to the cage accompanied by wand. Simmons has chosen Amazing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zak Simmons 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Andrade! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zak Simmons! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simmons lands a left and a right that send Andrade crashing to the mat, dazed. Simmons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Andrade is rocked!
It looks like Guilherme Andrade has been cut. Guilherme Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Simmons ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Andrade out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zak Simmons!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sussinto Rabico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabico is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragonforce - Soldiers of the wasteland. Gabriel Nunes had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sussinto Rabico enters the cage!
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Nunes! 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, Sussinto Rabico! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rabico fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rabico closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunes circles away. Nunes tries to clinch up. Rabico gets a takedown into half guard. Nunes wants to control but Rabico is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rabico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nunes defending well though. Rabico thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nunes to regain full guard. Rabico won't allow Nunes to sweep him here. Rabico throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Nunes looking to pass the guard. Rabico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunes is aware though and is defending well. 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. Rabico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rabico throws a combination. Nunes tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Rabico misses with a few strikes there.
Rabico tries a head kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nunes. Nunes wants to control but Rabico is keeping him busy. Nunes gets to mount! Rabico was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Rabico is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rabico looks gassed! Nunes blocks Rabico's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Rabico is looking to get to half guard. Nunes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rabico is surviving well by controlling Nunes's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rabico is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rabico tries to improve his position but Nunes has taken his back! Nunes has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rabico tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nunes pushes Rabico away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Nunes!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandro Kassim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sahraim Alib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sahraim Alib is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandro Kassim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sahraim Alib! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kassim throws a front kick aimed at Alib's knee but Alib avoids it well. Alib shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kassim is trying to defend but Alib finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Alib landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kassim looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alib working Kassim over with strikes. Kassim regains full guard. Nicely done. Alib connects with a couple of short punches. Alib postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Alib in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Alib is in close to Kassim's body, working some short punches and elbows. Alib lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kassim wants to get back to his feet but Alib is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kassim trying to keep a closed guard but Alib is proving a slippery customer.
Alib landing with the ground and pound. Kassim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kassim wants to stand up but Alib is controlling him. Alib lands a couple of elbows. Kassim wants to stand up but Alib is controlling him. Alib is in close to Kassim's body, working some short punches and elbows. Alib keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kassim's head. Alib landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alib lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alib working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kassim's head. Alib works over Kassim with some ground and pound from guard. Kassim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alib postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Alib cracks Kassim with a solid left hand. Alib trying to control but Kassim is working from the bottom. Alib really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kassim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Alib lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. 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! Kassim wants to stand up but Alib is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alib slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kassim is looking to stand up but Alib isn't so interested in that idea. Kassim tries to strike from the bottom.
Alib working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kassim's head. Alib working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kassim's head. Alib chips away with some ground and pound. Alib trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Alib scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alib landing some decent shots from guard. Alib lands a couple of elbows. Alib missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Alib tries to free his leg and advance position but Kassim is retaining full guard. Alib connects with a couple of short punches. Alib missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kassim is trying to control the position but Alib postures up. Alib landing some decent shots from guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alib landing some decent shots from guard. Alib works over Kassim with some ground and pound from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sahraim Alib dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alib is defended easily by Kassim. Alib fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kassim sprawls well initially but Alib persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Alib landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kassim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kassim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kassim has hold of Alib's hands but Alib slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kassim is trying to get back to full guard. Alib is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Alib is nestled in close to Kassim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kassim is trying to stand up here but Alib is controlling him well. Alib working Kassim over with strikes. Alib is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kassim wants to get back to his feet.
Alib trying to control from half guard but Kassim is working away. Alib drops an elbow to the side of Kassim's head. Kassim pushes Alib off looking to stand but Alib dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Alib thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kassim's head. Alib wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kassim keeps working. Alib slips a nice elbow through Kassim's hands, connecting with Kassim's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alib is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Alib seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Alib landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Alib is nestled in close to Kassim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Sahraim Alib has got the better of the ground game so far. Alib stops Kassim from getting back to his feet.
Alib trying to control the action but Kassim is working from the bottom. Alib lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Alib trying to control from half guard but Kassim is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alib lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kassim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kassim is trying to stand.
Alib slips a nice elbow through Kassim's hands, connecting with Kassim's forehead. Alib scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kassim pushes Alib off looking to stand but Alib dives back in and keeps control.
Alib is keen to just control but Kassim is a slippery customer. Alib slips a nice elbow through Kassim's hands, connecting with Kassim's forehead. Alib seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kassim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kassim has hold of Alib's hands but Alib slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Alib winds up and cracks Kassim with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Alib lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Alib lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Alib looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Alib is nestled in close to Kassim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kassim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alib scores with a couple of nice shots. Kassim is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alib is nestled in close to Kassim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Alib drops an elbow to the side of Kassim's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sahraim Alib showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alib shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Some bone on bone action there as Alib checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kassim throws a leg kick but Alib checks it. Some bone on bone action there as Alib checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Alib looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kassim! Kassim tries to hold on but Alib pushes him away. Alib prevents Kassim from getting the reversal. Alib lands a nice shot to the head. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alib cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alib with the ground and pound from mount. Alib trying to control but Kassim is having none of it. Kassim regains half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alib seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Alib thows a huge punch but Kassim dodges it nicely.
Kassim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alib scores with a couple of nice shots. Kassim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alib scores with a couple of nice shots. Kassim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kassim is looking to improve his position.
Alib has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice strikes from Alib there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alib slips a nice elbow through Kassim's hands, connecting with Kassim's forehead. Alib lands strikes from half guard. Alib seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Alib throws a strike but Kassim avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Kassim has momentary wrist control but Alib slips an elbow through the middle. Kassim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Alib is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Alib lands a couple of digs. Alib pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kassim is keeping the position for now. Alib content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alib won't allow Kassim to get back to his feet. Alib wants to control from the top but Kassim keeps moving. Alib scoring with some ground and pound. Alib lands a couple of digs. Kassim wants to stand and escape but Alib is having none of it. Alib landing with the ground and pound. Alib is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Alib working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alib working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kassim's head. Alib is working Kassim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Alib cracks Kassim with a solid left hand. Alib lands a couple of decent looking shots. Alib cracks Kassim with a solid left hand. Alib postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Alib tries to free his leg and advance position but Kassim is retaining full guard. Sahraim Alib is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alib with a flurry of punches that miss. Alib throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kassim works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Alexandro Kassim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alib makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Sahraim Alib comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Alib winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sahraim Alib!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perez Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Amarelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Amarelo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perez Smith! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Amarelo! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Amarelo scores with a takedown into Smith's guard. Amarelo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Smith pulls Amarelo in to control the position. Smith keeping full guard, as Amarelo tries to pass. Amarelo stops Smith from standing up. Amarelo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. Smith wants to stand and escape but Amarelo is having none of it. Amarelo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amarelo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amarelo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith tries to clinch up but Amarelo circles away and keeps his distance. Amarelo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amarelo off and has taken his back! Smith is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Amarelo is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Perez Smith! Perez Smith is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Pjiton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akuma Pjiton! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Diamond! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diamond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pjiton! Diamond working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Diamond throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Diamond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pjiton tries to hold on but Diamond postures up. Diamond working for a guillotine from mount but Pjiton is in no mood to give up. Pjiton is squirming around, avoiding Diamond's attempts to control the action. Pjiton tries to lock up and control but Diamond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Diamond is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pjiton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pjiton is looking to get to half guard. Pjiton manages to regain half guard. Good work. Pjiton looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pjiton is looking to control Diamond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pjiton avoid being mounted? Diamond looks gassed! Pjiton looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Diamond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Pjiton regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Pjiton looking for a guillotine here but Diamond defends easily.
Diamond is sitting in close to Pjiton's body. Pjiton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Diamond is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Diamond is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pjiton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akuma Pjiton! Akuma Pjiton is the new welterweight champion!
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