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Behring Fight Championships 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John DaSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DaSilva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bullet the Blue Sky. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Jackson!
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, John DaSilva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaSilva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DaSilva off to one side.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson wants to clinch up but DaSilva keeps it at a distance.
DaSilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson stalling the fight.
DaSilva is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DaSilva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
DaSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson lands a body shot.
DaSilva looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson has managed to clinch.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson rushes DaSilva and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson drops DaSilva with a beautiful combination! DaSilva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
It looks like John DaSilva has been cut.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaSilvas head.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson is working DaSilva over against the cage.
Jackson is working DaSilva over against the cage.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson is working DaSilva over against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
DaSilva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. DaSilva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John DaSilva.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson has DaSilva pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jackson.
DaSilva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
DaSilva shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Jackson pushes DaSilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson presses DaSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaSilvas head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaSilva, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pushes DaSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
Jackson digs a right hand into DaSilva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DaSilva's gas tank.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
DaSilva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson pushes DaSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson just leaning against DaSilva, taking a breather.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John DaSilva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DaSilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DaSilva somewhat.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
DaSilva has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson clinches up with DaSilva and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
DaSilva is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
Jackson pushes DaSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
DaSilva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson feints and then cracks DaSilva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DaSilva down.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson forces DaSilva back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
DaSilva wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
DaSilva can't get the takedown.
Lance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John DaSilva.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
DaSilva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson pushes DaSilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DaSilva can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a series of punches but DaSilva moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson pushes DaSilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
John DaSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks DaSilva in the body.
Lance Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drives through and clinches with DaSilva against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
DaSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
DaSilva wants a takedown.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath DaSilva's ribcage. DaSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DaSilva.
Jackson gets through DaSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DaSilva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
DaSilva tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John DaSilva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have DaSilva backpedaling.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
DaSilva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with DaSilva.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of DaSilva's head.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of DaSilva's head.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.
Lance Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DaSilva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson thumps DaSilva with a low kick.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses DaSilva's sensitive parts.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DaSilva.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes DaSilva back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
DaSilva can't get the takedown.
Jackson is stalling here.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
DaSilva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson gets through DaSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of DaSilva's head.
Jackson is working DaSilva over against the cage.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
Jackson presses DaSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
DaSilva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DaSilva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John DaSilva.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from DaSilva.
Jackson gets through DaSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DaSilva's defenses.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Lance Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson is leaning against DaSilva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaSilva, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
John DaSilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tsingtao Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Kyoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Tsingtao Smith!
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, Felipe Kyoto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Kyoto shoots in.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Kyoto pushes him off.
Kyoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsingtao Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Kyoto.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kyoto is avoiding it.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kyoto avoids it well.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Kyoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kyoto wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith seems keen to control Kyoto's posture.
Kyoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kyoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoto wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Kyoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kyoto looks gassed!
Smith has control of Kyoto's left arm, preventing Kyoto from doing any damage.
Kyoto preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is pulling down on Kyoto's head to control his posture.
Kyoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Kyoto is having none of it.
Kyoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kyoto circles away.
Tsingtao Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kyoto avoids them all with ease.
Smith tries to clinch but Kyoto is having none of it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kyoto is avoiding it.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kyoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoto breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyoto has time to react.
Kyoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Kyoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsingtao Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Kyoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kyoto avoids them all with ease.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kyoto is breathing heavily.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kyoto circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Kyoto is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kyoto moves out of range.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyoto.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyoto.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kyoto circles away.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kyoto circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith keeps control of Kyoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kyoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyoto circles away.
Kyoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Kyoto shrugs it off.
Kyoto avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kyoto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyoto.
Smith tries to break free but Kyoto pushes him back against the cage.
Kyoto has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Kyoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Kyoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kyoto has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyoto prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Kyoto tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Kyoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kyoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsingtao Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Kyoto.
Smith misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Kyoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Kyoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to stand up but Kyoto is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kyoto from controlling successfully.
Kyoto won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Kyoto trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsingtao Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith tries to clinch but Kyoto moves out of range.
Tsingtao Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyoto as he jumps to the side.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Kyoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Kyoto has a takedown stuffed.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kyoto is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
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.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kyoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kyoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kyoto tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kyoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyoto wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Kyoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Kyoto controlling him for the moment.
Kyoto wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Felipe Kyoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith clinches but Kyoto breaks the clinch
and Kyoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith seems keen to control Kyoto's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoto wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kyoto from controlling successfully.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsingtao Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Kyoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsingtao Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Hanlon!
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, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanlon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez rushes Hanlon and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanlon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanlon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Hanlon manages to get underhooks.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanlon just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Hanlon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Sanchez.
Hanlon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hanlon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanlon is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanlon working a defensive guard here.
Hanlon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanlon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Hanlon is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanlon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanlon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanlon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanlon has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanlon pushes a forearm under Sanchez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sanchez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Hanlon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Resendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rino Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Uomodisu - Stai Su as his entrance music. Rino Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilio Resendez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rino Williams!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resendez throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Resendez circles away.
Resendez misses with a body kick.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Resendez defending well though.
Resendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Resendez tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Resendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams is taking a breather. Resendez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Resendez wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Resendez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Resendez.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Resendez working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Resendez 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.
Resendez is striking but Williams is not phased and passes to half guard.
Williams stands up and beckons Resendez to join him on the feet.
Resendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Resendez tries to strike from the bottom.
Resendez controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Resendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams wants to stand but Resendez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams throws a strike but Resendez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Resendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Resendez stands up from Williams's guard - Resendez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Resendez leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A solid body kick from Resendez.
Williams rushes Resendez and presses him up against the cage.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Resendez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emilio Resendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rino Williams.
Resendez lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rino Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Resendez.
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Resendez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Resendez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Williams trying to control the position but Resendez is working away.
Resendez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Williams is controlling him well.
Resendez manages to get back to half guard.
Resendez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to control but Resendez wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resendez is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Williams tries to control but Resendez wriggling away.
Resendez is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Resendez looks a forlorn figure.
Resendez is looking to get to half guard.
Resendez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Resendez trying to control from the bottom.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Resendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resendez is looking to improve his position.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Resendez throws a strike from the bottom but Williams passes into side control!
Resendez is positioning himself to get back 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.
Williams trying to control the position but Resendez is working away.
Resendez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Resendez trying to control from the bottom.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Resendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Resendez is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Resendez avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rino Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Resendez throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams tries to clinch but Resendez moves out of range.
Resendez has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resendez.
Resendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams moves into the clinch.
Resendez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Resendez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rino Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Resendez won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resendez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Resendez pushes his legs off easily.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Resendez looking to pass the guard.
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.
Resendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Resendez counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams tests Resendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Resendez looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Resendez didn't expect that.
Resendez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Resendez wants to take Williams's back here but Williams is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resendez content just to control the position here.
Resendez lands a nice shot to the head.
Resendez tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams tries to hold on but Resendez pushes him 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.
Williams is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Resendez is staying active.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Resendez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Resendez trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Resendez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Emilio Resendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rino Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Resendez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rino Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rino Williams!
Rino Williams is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Filho!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman throws a head kick but Filho moves out of range.
Zimmerman throws a body punch but Filho moves out of range.
Zimmerman thows a body shot but no joy.
Filho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Filho lands in his opponent's guard.
Filho throwing strikes but missing.
Zimmerman is looking to stand up but Filho isn't so interested in that idea.
Filho wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Filho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho postures up in Zimmerman's guard and throws a big left but Zimmerman blocks it.
Filho works over Zimmerman with some ground and pound from guard.
Filho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filho throwing strikes from guard but Zimmerman blocks nicely.
Zimmerman has momentary wrist control but Filho slips an elbow through the middle.
Filho looking to pass the guard.
Filho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Filho from controlling successfully.
Filho stops Zimmerman from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Filho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Filho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Filho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zimmerman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Filho yanks on the arm and Zimmerman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Filho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Filho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crizol Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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245 lbs
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230 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Morales!
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, Crizol Dourado!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dourado closes the distance and clinches.
Morales scores with a knee to the head.
Morales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dourado blocks it with crossed arms.
Dourado tries to pull guard but Morales holds him up against the cage and eventually Dourado drops back down to his feet.
Morales landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dourado drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morales pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morales misses with a low kick.
Morales wants to clinch up but Dourado keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Dourado.
Morales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morales darts in trying to clinch
and Dourado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dourado is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Morales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morales is looking to control Dourado's arms but Dourado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dourado blocks it with crossed arms.
Morales misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Dourado.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dourado's face.
It looks like Crizol Dourado has been cut.
Morales wants to stall.
Dourado tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.
Bruno Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crizol Dourado.
Dourado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dourado as Morales tries to tie him up.
Morales prevents Dourado from breaking the clinch.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Dourado looks gassed!
Morales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dourado blocks it with crossed arms.
Dourado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morales is trying to stall.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Dourado takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morales looking to stall.
Dourado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morales is looking to control Dourado's arms but Dourado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morales wants to stall.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales with a knee to the head.
Morales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dourado tries for a takedown but Morales manages to get underhooks.
Morales taking a breather.
Dourado avoids a wild elbow strike from Morales.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morales looking to stall.
Dourado jumps guard but Morales stands there with Dourado around his waist. Dourado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morales wants to stall.
Dourado tries to score a body lock takedown but Morales shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morales is trying to maintain a safe position but Dourado gets an underhook and turns Morales into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morales is looking to control Dourado's arms but Dourado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruno Morales.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dourado counters by moving into the clinch.
Dourado fails to pull guard.
Morales keeps control of Dourado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dourado's face.
Morales landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Morales.
Morales crunches a lovely knee into Dourado's ribcage.
Dourado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dourado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dourado's face.
Dourado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morales fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morales is looking to clinch but Dourado is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dourado is defended easily by Morales.
Morales wants to clinch up but Dourado keeps it at a distance.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dourado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales tries to clinch but Dourado is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales is looking to clinch but Dourado is avoiding it.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Morales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crizol Dourado's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dourado tries to clinch up but Morales circles away and keeps his distance.
Dourado shoots in for a double leg but Morales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dourado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dourado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales wants to clinch but Dourado slips to the side
and Dourado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morales.
Morales looking to slow down the pace here.
Dourado is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Dourado is breathing heavily.
Morales working Dourado over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Morales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Morales landing knees to the head.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morales lands a good knee to the midsection. Dourado won't want to take too many of those.
Morales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dourado in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bruno Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dourado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morales lands a knee to the head.
Dourado is looking to break free of the clinch but Morales has double underhooks.
Morales is looking to control Dourado's arms but Dourado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Dourado fails to pull guard.
Morales misses with an elbow strike.
Morales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dourado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morales landing knees to the head.
Dourado decides to pull guard.
Morales trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dourado's guard.
Morales stopping the sweep attempt from Dourado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dourado working a defensive guard here.
Morales trying to control but Dourado is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dourado can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morales tries to stand but Dourado is controlling from the bottom.
Morales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dourado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dourado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dourado has a closed guard, preventing Morales from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morales misses with a body kick.
Dourado instigates a clinch.
Morales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dourado's face.
Morales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dourado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruno Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crizol Dourado.
Morales lands a good knee to the midsection. Dourado won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morales landing knees to the body.
Morales tries to stall but Dourado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dourado tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.
Dourado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Dourado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Morales with a knee to the head.
Morales gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dourado.
Dourado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morales misses with a knee strike.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
Dourado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morales misses with a knee strike.
Morales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morales tries a knee to the head but Dourado blocks it.
Dourado is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Morales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Crizol Dourado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dourado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dourado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dourado misses with the combination.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dourado counters by clinching up.
Dourado jumps guard but Morales stands there with Dourado around his waist. Dourado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dourado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morales unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morales obliges.
Morales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Morales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dourado's face.
Dourado tries to score a body lock takedown but Morales shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruno Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crizol Dourado.
Morales is trying to stall.
Morales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morales misses with a knee to the head.
Dourado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Morales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morales is trying to maintain a safe position but Dourado gets an underhook and turns Morales into the cage.
Dourado has had enough of the clinch but Morales keeps him there for the moment.
Dourado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morales landing knees to the body.
Morales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morales with a knee to the head.
Morales avoiding damage as Dourado throws knees to the body.
Morales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morales trying to control the position but instead, Dourado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morales into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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.
Morales misses with a knee strike.
Dourado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dourado tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.
Morales connects with a knee to the head.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Dourado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dourado working hard to break the clinch.
Morales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morales misses with a knee strike.
Dourado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Morales.
Morales lands a knee to the head.
Dourado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Morales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales has Dourado pressed against the cage, preventing Dourado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dourado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dourado is trying to break free.
Morales working Dourado over with knees to the body.
Morales dodges an elbow strike from Dourado.
Morales misses with a knee to the head.
Morales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dourado lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dourado lands a nice shot to the body.
Morales avoids a wild elbow strike from Dourado.
Bruno Morales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dourado's face.
Dourado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morales with a knee to the head.
Morales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dourado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morales connects with a knee to the head.
Dourado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Morales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morales lands a knee to the head.
Dourado is looking to break free of the clinch but Morales has double underhooks.
Morales keeps control of Dourado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Morales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dourado in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dourado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morales lands a nice knee to the body.
Crizol Dourado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dourado misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Morales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morales, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Morales!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Noffsinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uros Brezovec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noffsinger comes to the cage accompanied by Flash Gordon. Uros Brezovec looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Noffsinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uros Brezovec!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noffsinger closes the distance and clinches.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Uros Brezovec has been cut.
Noffsinger works on Brezovec's body with a couple of short punches.
Brezovec takes an elbow to the temple.
Noffsinger lands an elbow just above Brezovec 's eye.
Noffsinger lands a knee to the body.
Brezovec looks gassed!
Noffsinger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside.
Noffsinger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Noffsinger winds up and cracks Brezovec with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Noffsinger is looking to advance position but Brezovec won't allow it.
Noffsinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Noffsinger throwing shots but Brezovec is blocking nicely.
Noffsinger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Noffsinger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brezovec for as long as he can get away with.
Noffsinger works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Noffsinger crashes against the mat.
Brezovec is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Noffsinger is controlling him well.
Noffsinger is working Brezovec over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brezovec is being controlled here.
Noffsinger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Noffsinger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Noffsinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brezovec on the ground.
Check out the look on Noffsinger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Noffsinger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Noffsinger scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noffsinger scores with punches from side control.
Noffsinger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brezovec is avoiding damage well.
Noffsinger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brezovec trying to remain calm as Noffsinger controls from the top position.
Noffsinger working the body and head with strikes.
Brezovec takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brezovec defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noffsinger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Noffsinger throws an elbow but Brezovec slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Noffsinger.
Brezovec is being controlled here.
Noffsinger working the head with strikes.
Brezovec tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Noffsinger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noffsinger scoring with punches from side control.
Noffsinger throws an elbow but Brezovec slips to the side and avoids it well.
Noffsinger controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noffsinger working the ground and pound.
Noffsinger lands an elbow.
Noffsinger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Noffsinger cracks Brezovec with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Noffsinger working the head and body with strikes.
Brezovec is looking for a sweep.
Brezovec pushes Noffsinger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noffsinger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Noffsinger grinds an elbow into Brezovec's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brezovec is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Noffsinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Noffsinger working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Noffsinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uros Brezovec's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Noffsinger rushes Brezovec and presses him up against the cage.
Brezovec is trying to drag Noffsinger to the mat but Noffsinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noffsinger misses with a body punch.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Brezovec in his tracks for a moment.
Noffsinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Noffsinger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Noffsinger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brezovec's defenses.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Noffsinger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brezovec is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brezovec is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Noffsinger throws a strike aimed at the side of Brezovec's head but Brezovec avoids it well.
Noffsinger takes a little break here. Brezovec wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brezovec is trying to get back to half guard.
Brezovec is working to avoid the ground and pound but Noffsinger connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noffsinger working the ground and pound but Brezovec is defending the strikes.
Noffsinger takes a little break here. Brezovec wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brezovec is trying to control Noffsinger's posture but Noffsinger avoids it.
Noffsinger taking a breather here.
Brezovec is working to avoid the ground and pound but Noffsinger connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brezovec is being controlled here.
Noffsinger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cain Noffsinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noffsinger scores with punches from side control.
Noffsinger happy to just control the position for now.
Noffsinger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Noffsinger landing strikes.
Noffsinger lands a decent elbow from side control.
Noffsinger is staying tight to Brezovec's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brezovec taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brezovec down.
Noffsinger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Noffsinger tries to score with some ground and pound. Brezovec controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Noffsinger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Noffsinger landing a few strikes.
Brezovec takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Noffsinger in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Brezovec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noffsinger working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Noffsinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uros Brezovec's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Noffsinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brezovec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noffsinger gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noffsinger in particular looking to stall.
Noffsinger wants to take a breather but Brezovec is having none of it.
Noffsinger working Brezovec over with strikes.
Brezovec is looking to control Noffsinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brezovec avoid being mounted?
Brezovec taking some punishment here, with Noffsinger in his half guard.
Noffsinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Noffsinger connects with a nice short shot to Brezovec's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noffsinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brezovec taking some punishment here, with Noffsinger in his half guard.
Noffsinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Noffsinger is thwarting Brezovec's attempts to control the position.
Noffsinger controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brezovec blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noffsinger.
Brezovec is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Noffsinger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brezovec is trying to get back to full guard.
Brezovec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brezovec avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger with the ground and pound but Brezovec uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Noffsinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noffsinger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brezovec is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Noffsinger clinches with his opponent.
Noffsinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Noffsinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noffsinger tries a knee to the head but Brezovec blocks it.
Noffsinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brezovec can do to turn this around?
Noffsinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noffsinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brezovec has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noffsinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noffsinger tries to land a knee to the head but Brezovec blocks with his arms.
Noffsinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noffsinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noffsinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brezovec tries to pull guard but Noffsinger holds him up against the cage and eventually Brezovec drops back down to his feet.
Cain Noffsinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brezovec tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cain Noffsinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uros Brezovec.
Brezovec tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noffsinger smiles and moves away.
Noffsinger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Noffsinger slows the pace down in half guard.
Uros Brezovec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Noffsinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noffsinger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Noffsinger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Pinaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Santos!
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, Ed Pinaud!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Pinaud lands a jab to the head.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinaud swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinaud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Pinaud sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pinaud manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pinaud wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos wants to control from the top but Pinaud keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaud has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control.
Santos working away.
Pinaud tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Pinaud wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinaud as he jumps to the side.
Pinaud tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinaud as he jumps to the side.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Pinaud lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Pinaud moves into the clinch.
Santos working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pinaud - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pinaud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinaud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaud lands with a light punch inside.
Pinaud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pinaud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pinaud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santos gets control of Pinaud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pinaud wants to stand but Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pinaud looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Pinaud wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santos manages to pass to side control.
Pinaud wants to stand back up but Santos manages to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinaud is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinaud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
Santos dives in and grabs Pinaud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinaud pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Pinaud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pinaud wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Daniel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinaud tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looks for a takedown but Pinaud sprawls well.
Pinaud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinaud lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinaud misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaud scores with a few weak punches.
Santos stops Pinaud from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Pinaud is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pinaud trying to get back to full guard but Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Santos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pinaud to take his back!
Santos keeps control of the position as Pinaud tries to break free.
Santos is looking to control Pinaud but Pinaud is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Santos tries to keep control of the position but Pinaud is staying busy.
Pinaud is trying to stand back up.
Santos biding his time, controlling Pinaud.
Pinaud controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos not allowing Pinaud to control his hands.
Pinaud controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Santos has the hooks in. Pinaud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Santos tries to get the hooks in deep but Pinaud pushed the leg off.
Pinaud rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
Santos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaud trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Santos dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pinaud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinaud clinches but Santos breaks the clinch
and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinaud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinaud wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos won't allow Pinaud to sweep him here.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Pinaud is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos wants to control from the top but Pinaud keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pinaud misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinaud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinaud keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaud is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Santos dives into side control.
Santos prevents Pinaud from escaping the position.
Pinaud being controlled for a moment.
Pinaud is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ed Pinaud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinaud wants to control but Santos postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pinaud clinches but Santos breaks the clinch
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Santos prevents Pinaud from improving his position.
Pinaud pushes Santos off but Santos dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaud tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaud is trying to escape the position but Santos is controlling the position.
Pinaud wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pinaud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daniel Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinaud is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Santos!
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