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Kings of Rio 66 - Kill Joy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Sawyer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones forces Sawyer back against the cage and clinches.
Jones gets control of Sawyer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sawyer prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Sawyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sawyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sawyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sawyer prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sawyer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sawyer shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Sawyer tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sawyer misses with a few strikes there.
Tommy Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sawyer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones works over Sawyer with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones gets to his feet - Sawyer follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Marcus Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sawyer.
Sawyer throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids the head kick by Sawyer.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Sawyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawyer looks to clinch
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sawyer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sawyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Sawyer managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Sawyer can't get the takedown.
Sawyer tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sawyer is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sawyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Sawyer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones avoids the head kick by Sawyer.
Jones cracks the inside of Sawyer's front leg.
Sawyer moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Sawyer tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawyer shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Sawyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sawyer closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Sawyer.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Sawyer moved out of range nicely.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sawyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Sawyer misses with a two punch combination.
Sawyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Sawyer moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a hook but Sawyer blocks it.
Sawyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Sawyer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sawyer shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Sawyer, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Sawyer against the cage but Sawyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sawyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sawyer's guard.
Jones won't allow Sawyer to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is thwarting Sawyer's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Sawyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sawyer manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sawyer is on top in guard.
Sawyer pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sawyer trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Sawyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is trying to stand.
Sawyer moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Sawyer is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sawyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to control but Sawyer postures up.
Sawyer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Sawyer drags him back down.
Check out the look on Sawyer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marcus Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sawyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Sawyer drags him back down.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sawyer wants to clinch
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Sawyer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marcus Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sawyer.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sawyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sawyer throws a one two combo.
Sawyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sawyer somewhat.
A head kick misses from Sawyer.
Sawyer throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones looks to land a body kick but Sawyer moved away.
Sawyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sawyer shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones misses with a combination
and Sawyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones lands a high kick!
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sawyer but Sawyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sawyer dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Sawyer's head and hops out.
Marcus Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sawyer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sawyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sawyer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sawyer to the mat. Sawyer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sawyer is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sawyer blocks nicely.
Sawyer wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones throws a strike but Sawyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is looking to stand up but Sawyer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sawyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Sawyer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Sawyer.
Sawyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sawyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Sawyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sawyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Sawyer in a clinch.
Sawyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sawyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sawyer as he jumps to the side.
Sawyer tries to clinch
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sawyer's guard.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Sawyer is retaining full guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Sawyer won't let him.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sawyer keeps moving.
Jones is working Sawyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones tries to stand but Sawyer is controlling from the bottom.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sawyer is keeping the position for now.
Tommy Sawyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sawyer shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcus Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Sawyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes has chosen Riverside as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Lucas Santana has been cut.
Nunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nunes clinches.
Nunes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santana up against the cage.
Santana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nunes jabs Santana right on the nose. Santana blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Nunes clinches with his opponent.
Nunes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santana leaning against his opponent.
Santana gets underhooks to prevent Nunes's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunes has double underhooks.
Nunes wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Nunes.
Nunes jumps guard and drags Santana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Santana stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Santana shoots in and drives through. Nunes sprawls well.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Nunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santana is rocked!
Nunes cracks Santana on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Santana falls backwards against the cage. Nunes follows up with more strikes that drop Santana to his knees. Nunes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Santana! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Nunes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho comes to the cage accompanied by Beautiful. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powers is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers prevents Carvalho from standing back up.
Powers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Powers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powers.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Powers decides to return to a standing position.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.
Lucas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Powers ducks under and follows up with a left that Powers also avoids with ease.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Powers avoids nicely.
Powers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powers.
Powers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Powers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Powers pushing down on Carvalho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carvalho is trying to stand up here but Powers is controlling him well.
Powers is keen to just control but Carvalho is a slippery customer.
Powers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Powers prevents Carvalho from standing back up.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carvalho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carvalho is trying to stand up here but Powers is controlling him well.
Powers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Powers working Carvalho over with strikes.
Carvalho pushes Powers off looking to stand but Powers dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carvalho lands with a hook. Powers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Powers looks for a takedown but Carvalho sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powers.
Carvalho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carvalho parries the strikes from Powers easily there. Powers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carvalho to escape.
Powers moves into full mount!
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carvalho is bucking up trying to escape but Powers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Carvalho really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carvalho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Powers lands a big elbow.
Carvalho is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Poor strikes thrown by Powers there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Powers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carvalho really wants to buck Powers off and get back to his feet.
Powers landing shots from mount.
Powers with good strikes from the mount here!
Powers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carvalho is looking to escape.
Powers throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Carvalho has his hands clasped together but Powers breaks the hold and Carvalho is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Powers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Powers!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose The Crash Test Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Glover 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose The Crash Test Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Glover!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Crash Test Dummy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glover misses with a double jab.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Glover with that takedown attempt.
The Crash Test Dummy keeps the fight on the outside.
Glover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover tries to clinch but The Crash Test Dummy moves out of range.
Glover wants to clinch up but The Crash Test Dummy keeps it at a distance.
Jab from The Crash Test Dummy.
Glover shoots in but no luck this time.
Jose The Crash Test Dummy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Glover.
The Crash Test Dummy instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crash Test Dummy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Crash Test Dummy pulls Glover into guard.
Glover preventing the sweep.
The Crash Test Dummy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Crash Test Dummy is on top in guard.
The Crash Test Dummy won't allow Glover to get back to his feet.
The Crash Test Dummy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Crash Test Dummy wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
The Crash Test Dummy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Crash Test Dummy passes into half guard.
The Crash Test Dummy is looking for a kimura but Glover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Crash Test Dummy to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crash Test Dummy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Crash Test Dummy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glover's head.
The Crash Test Dummy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glover blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Crash Test Dummy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Crash Test Dummy is working away from the top position though.
The Crash Test Dummy wants to control but Glover is keeping him busy.
The Crash Test Dummy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Crash Test Dummy is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Glover tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Crash Test Dummy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glover clinches but The Crash Test Dummy breaks the clinch
and The Crash Test Dummy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover throws a sloppy head kick
and The Crash Test Dummy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crash Test Dummy throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forrest Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover tries for a takedown but The Crash Test Dummy circles away easily
and The Crash Test Dummy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glover thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crash Test Dummy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glover shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Crash Test Dummy has his foot on Glover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glover works his way back into a safe position though.
The Crash Test Dummy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Crash Test Dummy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crash Test Dummy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glover trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Crash Test Dummy's guard.
Glover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Crash Test Dummy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Crash Test Dummy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glover as he avoids it easily.
Glover closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Crash Test Dummy counters by clinching up.
The Crash Test Dummy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Glover on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Crash Test Dummy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Crash Test Dummy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The Crash Test Dummy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Glover sees it coming and defends easily.
The Crash Test Dummy looks to land a strike but Glover avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Crash Test Dummy has gone for a leg lock! Glover slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Crash Test Dummy's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover trying to control but The Crash Test Dummy is working from the bottom.
Glover would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Glover stopping the sweep attempt from The Crash Test Dummy.
Glover pushing down on The Crash Test Dummy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Glover is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Crash Test Dummy defends it well.
Glover prevents The Crash Test Dummy from improving his position.
The Crash Test Dummy looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Crash Test Dummy is trying to control but can't.
Glover has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Glover throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Glover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Crash Test Dummy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Glover. What's that going to do exactly?
The Crash Test Dummy is looking to improve his position but Glover isn't that keen on the idea.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but The Crash Test Dummy is holding on tight.
Glover trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover prevents The Crash Test Dummy from getting the reversal.
Glover thowing shots but they're missing.
Glover stands up from mount. Strange move.
Glover tries for a takedown but The Crash Test Dummy circles away easily
and The Crash Test Dummy counters by moving into the clinch.
The Crash Test Dummy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Crash Test Dummy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Crash Test Dummy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crash Test Dummy tries to strike from the bottom.
The Crash Test Dummy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Crash Test Dummy working for a triangle but Glover defends it easily.
The Crash Test Dummy has a closed guard, preventing Glover from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crash Test Dummy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glover advances position into side control!
Glover is looking to take a break and control but The Crash Test Dummy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Crash Test Dummy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Glover's best efforts.
Glover prevents The Crash Test Dummy from improving his position.
Glover has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can The Crash Test Dummy defend it? Glover steps over the head and cranks it - The Crash Test Dummy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Glover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Forrest Glover!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdema Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdema Severino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Enrique Morales's chin.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enrique Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valdema Severino!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Severino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morales wants to control but Severino is keeping busy.
Morales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Severino.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Severino.
Severino throwing shots but Morales is blocking nicely.
Severino stalling.
Morales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Severino.
Severino wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morales.
Morales is trying to keep Severino in close.
Morales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morales controlling Severino's posture.
Severino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Severino tries to free his leg and advance position but Morales is retaining full guard.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
Severino trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morales tries to clinch but Severino moves out of range.
Enrique Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severino feints and as Morales raises his hands in defense, Severino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Severino is controlling him.
Severinois looking to pass into half guard but Morales pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Morales is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morales trying to control but Severino is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Severino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morales is aware though and is defending well.
Severino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Severino looks gassed!
Severino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Severino misses with a head shot. Morales uses the momentum to regain guard.
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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Severino trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Severino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severino won't allow Morales to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valdema Severino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morales misses with a takedown
and Severino counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morales's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severino postures up.
Severino prevents Morales from getting back to his feet.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Severino from controlling successfully.
Morales keeping full guard, as Severino tries to pass.
Severino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Severino wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severino forces his way into half guard.
Severino is breathing heavily.
Severino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Severino shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morales wants to control but Severino is keeping busy.
Morales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Severino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Severino stopping the sweep attempt from Morales.
Severino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Severino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morales is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Severino, into his guard.
Severino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morales wants to control from the top but Severino keeps moving.
Morales is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Severino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morales thows a leg kick but Severino checks it
and Severino counters with a takedown into side control.
Morales wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Severino working away.
Severino throws an elbow but Morales slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
Severino throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Morales works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Severino slips a nice elbow through Morales's hands, connecting with Morales's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdema Severino 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morales gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Severino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morales is looking to stand up but Severino isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Severino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Severino is looking to advance position but Morales has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Morales prevents Severino from getting the reversal.
Morales is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Severino has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Severino!
Severino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Severino stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Morales has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Severino manages to get his head free but now Morales has transitioned to an armbar! Severino grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Morales! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrique Morales!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by When Will They Shoot. Infamous is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: WillyNorthpole - Hood Sh**. Barry Smith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Infamous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Infamous takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Paulo Infamous has been cut.
Smith avoids the head kick by Infamous.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Infamous circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Infamous does no damage.
Infamous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Infamous slips the punch.
Smith takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Infamous is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Infamous is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Infamous is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Infamous throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Infamous is defending well.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Infamous is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Infamous!
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith wants to control the pace but Infamous is squirming around nicely.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Infamous has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Infamous!
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Infamous to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Infamous has control of the leg.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Infamous misses with a wild combination.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Infamous is out of range.
Infamous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Infamous wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Infamous'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.
A punch lands to the side of Infamous 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Infamous saw that one coming.
Infamous lands a jab to the head.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Infamous, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Infamous against the cage but Infamous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Infamous keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulo Infamous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Infamous.
Smith tries to clinch there but Infamous circles away.
Infamous avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Infamous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith darts in and clinches Infamous up against the cage.
Infamous jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Infamous gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Infamous keeps the fight on the outside.
Infamous gets the takedown into side control.
Smith tries to buck Infamous off but Infamous is having none of it.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith wants to take a breather but Infamous is having none of it.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Infamous!
Infamous blocking the ground and pound.
Infamous holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Infamous?
Smith is stalling here but it's allowed Infamous to get half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Infamous is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Infamous sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Infamous's hands, connecting with Infamous's forehead.
Infamous moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Infamous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Infamous is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Barry Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Infamous is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Smith scores with a jab. Infamous acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That has opened up Paulo Infamous's cut even more.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Infamous manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Infamous's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Infamous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Infamous circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barry Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Infamous back into the cage.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Infamous moves out of range.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Infamous throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Infamous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Infamous moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Infamous counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but Infamous is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch but Infamous moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Infamous blocks a head kick by Smith.
Infamous bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Infamous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Infamous lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Infamous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Infamous throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Infamous avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Infamous.
Infamous moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Infamous swinging wilding here.
Smith tries to move into range but Infamous moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Infamous digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Infamous swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Infamous lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a combination
and Infamous counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries to clinch but Infamous moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Infamous counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith wants to clinch but Infamous slips to the side
and Infamous counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Infamous to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Infamous's waist but Infamous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
A combination from Infamous does no damage.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Infamous counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Infamous tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulo Infamous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith wants to control but Infamous is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is trying to control but Infamous passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Smith.
Well Smith 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Zorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Zorin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Zorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zorin sprawls well initially but Galvao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galvao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galvao is trying to control the action in half guard but Zorin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zorin wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zorin is defending against the submission attempts here by Galvao.
Zorin wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zorin is defending against the submission attempts here by Galvao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Galvao fails with the takedown.
Galvao shoots in for a double leg but Zorin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galvao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Max Zorin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zorin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zorin wants it to stay on the feet.
Max Zorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Galvao.
Galvao looks gassed!
Zorin misses with a wild combination.
Galvao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zorin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin stalling.
Zorin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galvao is just riding it out for now. Zorin eventually gives up the hold.
Zorin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Galvao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zorin controlling from the top position.
Zorin won't allow Galvao to sweep him here.
Zorin trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zorin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zorin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Galvao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Galvao has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Zorin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galvao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is trying to get an arm triangle but Zorin is defending well.
Zorin is trying to control Galvao's posture but Galvao avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Galvao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zorin misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao shoots for a double leg takedown but Zorin sprawls well. He's pushed Galvao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zorin throws a right and a left that Galvao avoids nicely.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zorin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zorin moves out of range of the body kick.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Zorin shows good takedown defense.
Galvao scores with a takedown into Zorin's guard.
Galvao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zorin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galvao has Zorin in his guard.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Zorin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao.
Zorin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zorin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galvao working for a triangle but Zorin defends it easily.
Zorin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zorin is one step ahead there.
Zorin trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zorin lands a jab-cross combination.
Zorin throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
Zorin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Galvao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Galvao passes into half guard.
Galvao stalling away here and it's allowed Zorin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zorin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zorin is keeping the position for now.
Galvao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zorin can't keep his opponent in guard - Galvao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galvao trying to control the action but Zorin is working from the bottom.
Zorin pushes Galvao off looking to stand but Galvao dives back in and keeps control.
Galvao tries to pass to full mount but Zorin defends it.
Galvao trying to control from half guard but Zorin is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Galvao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt - Zorin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galvao shoots for a double leg takedown but Zorin sprawls well. He's pushed Galvao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Galvao doesn't manage to clinch there - Zorin circles away.
Galvao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Max Zorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Galvao.
Zorin looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Zorin scores with a jab.
Galvao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zorin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Galvao backs up against the cage.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Zorin shows good takedown defense.
Galvao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galvao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galvao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zorin's waist but Zorin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galvao off to one side.
Galvao closes the distance and clinches up with Zorin, looking for a takedown. Galvao pushes Zorin against the cage but Zorin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zorin misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin cracks Galvao with a good jab.
Zorin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Zorin.
Galvao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zorin looks to land a combination but Galvao avoids it well.
Zorin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zorin thuds a left hand into Galvao's body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Zorin! Galvao is backing up but he can't get away as Zorin lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Galvao and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Zorin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Arealius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arealius comes to the cage accompanied by Ministry Rock. Price has chosen Twisted Sister - The Price as his entrance music. Anthony Arealius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Arealius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Price!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anthony Arealius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arealius doesn't seem bothered though.
Arealius throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Price.
Arealius dodges the punch combination from Price.
Arealius slips a jab and a cross from Price.
Arealius misses with the combination.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arealius circles away quickly and effectively.
Arealius tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arealius manages to avoid it.
Arealius tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arealius misses with a jab to the body
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arealius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arealius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Price misses with a double jab
and Arealius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arealius misses with a double jab
and Price counters with a three punch combo that has Arealius backing up. Arealius nods at Price to acknowledge the strikes.
Price displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Arealius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arealius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Price fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arealius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arealius looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Price swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arealius counters with a three punch combo that has Price backing up. Price nods at Arealius to acknowledge the strikes.
Price stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arealius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Price.
Sean Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arealius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Price sprawls well. Price wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arealius gets slowly back to his feet.
Price throws a leg kick but Arealius checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Arealius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arealius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Price counters with a left to the body.
Price throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arealius counters with a nice body shot.
Price misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius looks to clinch
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arealius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price throws a nice looking combination but Arealius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arealius misses with an uppercut. Price saw that one coming.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Arealius lands.
Arealius fails with a takedown attempt.
Price lands a slapping body shot.
Arealius is breathing heavily.
Arealius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
Arealius closes the distance but Price moves to the side
and Price counters with a series of strikes. Arealius will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Price.
Arealius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Price misses with a double jab
and Arealius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Price thinking.
Price lands with an uppercut that bounces Arealius off the cage and back into rage.
Price lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Arealius is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arealius takes the fight into the clinch.
Arealius pushes off an throws an elbow but Price leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Price dominated that round.
That's time! Arealius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arealius throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Arealius misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arealius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arealius doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arealius looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range.
Arealius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arealius misses with a double jab
and Price counters with a series of strikes. Arealius will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arealius tries to clinch
and Price counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arealius counters by clinching up.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price tries to break the clinch but Arealius is controlling the position.
Price avoiding damage as Arealius throws knees to the body.
Arealius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Price avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Arealius is controlling him.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Arealius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Price counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Price misses with a double jab.
Price throws a series of punches but Arealius avoids them all with ease.
Sean Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Arealius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price throws a solid leg kick but Arealius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Price.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arealius was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Price connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arealius circles away quickly and effectively.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt
and Price counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arealius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price misses with a low kick.
Arealius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Arealius. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Price lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Arealius.
Anthony Arealius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arealius takes one on the button.
Price slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arealius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arealius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Price scores with a jab to the head.
Arealius tries to clinch but Price is having none of it.
Arealius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arealius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Price counters with a thumping low kick.
Arealius darts in trying to clinch
and Price counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Price misses.
Price connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arealius momentarily.
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Price throws a series of punches but Arealius moves out of range.
Arealius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Price counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Arealius closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Arealius pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arealius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price scores with a nice right hand.
Price slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Price falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arealius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Price thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arealius slips a jab and a cross from Price.
Arealius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Price counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Price tries to bum rush Arealius with a series of wild strikes but Arealius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arealius throws a lazy right hand but Price sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arealius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Price manages to break the clinch.
Arealius scores with a sloppy right hand. Price should have avoided that one.
Price changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arealius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Price swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arealius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Price connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Price throws a nice looking combination but Arealius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arealius has his takedown stuffed
and Price counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Arealius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arealius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arealius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arealius misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Price both land. Nice combination.
Price misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Arealius counters with a three punch combo that has Price backing up. Price nods at Arealius to acknowledge the strikes.
Arealius takes one to the side of the head.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Arealius slips a straight right by Price.
Price swinging wilding here.
Arealius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius tries for a takedown but Price circles away easily
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arealius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anthony Arealius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price throws a combination that misses
and Arealius counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arealius misses with the ground and pound.
Price is trying to buck Arealius off.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price parries the strikes from Arealius easily there. Arealius is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Price to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price defending against the ground and pound.
Arealius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Price is trying to buck Arealius off.
Arealius lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arealius slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Price can do anything to dispel that myth.
Price wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Arealius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Price, who protects the arm well.
Arealius trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
Arealius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Price has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Price!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen Killing Me Softly as his entrance music. Herman Holmes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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307 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Fellows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Fellows swinging wilding here.
Fellows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fellows misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holmes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fellows has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fellows and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fellows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fellows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes checks a leg kick nicely.
Fellows throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fellows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Fellows misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Fellows tried to score with a low kick but Holmes checks it.
Fellows throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holmes throws a leg kick but Fellows sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fellows motions for Holmes to come forward. Fellows throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Fellows.
Holmes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fellows lands a nice shot that snaps Holmes's head back.
Holmes throws a low kick but Fellows avoids it.
Fellows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fellows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fellows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fellows walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Damien Fellows has been cut.
Fellows tries to move into range but Holmes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Fellows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Holmes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Fellows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fellows looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Fellows misses with a wild body shot.
Fellows avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Fellows swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fellows throws a leg kick but Holmes moved away.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Fellows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes moves out of range as Fellows strikes.
Fellows shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fellows showed some decent athleticism there.
Fellows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fellows wants to pass to mount but Holmes is defending the position.
Fellows has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fellows.
Fellows is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Holmes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fellows is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Holmes is pressing down on Fellows's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fellows 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.
Fellows throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Fellows's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fellows misses with a wild combination.
Fellows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holmes's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Fellows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fellows misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Holmes misses.
Fellows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
Fellows swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
Herman Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes lands a left and a right that send Fellows crashing to the mat, dazed. Holmes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fellows is rocked!
Damien Fellows's cut is getting worse.
Good leg kick by Holmes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh Fellows is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fellows seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fellows's waist but Fellows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holmes off to one side.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Fellows gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holmes counters with a big left hand that crumples Fellows! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herman Holmes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogan has chosen Broken Pieces - 54-40 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josip Ruzic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruzic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
Rogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruzic.
Rogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruzic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruzic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rogan fails to land the takedown.
Ruzic darts in and clinches Rogan up against the cage.
Rogan tries to circle away but Ruzic has him pinned against the cage.
Rogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruzic has him pressed against the cage.
Ruzic digs a right hand underneath Rogan's ribcage. Rogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogan manages to break the clinch.
Ruzic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogan darts in trying to clinch
and Ruzic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rogan is trying to break the clinch but Ruzic is controlling him.
Ruzic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic connects with a crisp jab.
Ruzic misses with a body shot.
Ruzic moves in looking to clinch but Rogan pushes him off.
Rogan ducks under a wild hook from Ruzic.
Ruzic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ruzic duly obliges.
Ruzic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogan's hands.
Ruzic throws a series of punches but Rogan avoids them all with ease.
Josip Ruzic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogan throws a hook to the side of Ruzic's head but Ruzic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruzic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruzic clinches.
Ruzic is looking to control Rogan's arms but Rogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruzic has his back to the cage.
Ruzic manages to break the clinch.
Rogan fails with the takedown
and Ruzic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Josip Ruzic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Ruzic finds it's target.
Ruzic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogan on the side of the head.
Ruzic misses with a wild combination.
Ruzic clinches up with Rogan and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruzic scores with a jab to the body.
Ruzic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ruzic lands a left and a right that send Rogan crashing to the mat, dazed. Ruzic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rogan is rocked!
Ruzic misses with a two punch combination.
Rogan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruzic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogan's head backwards.
Rogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruzic finish him?
That has opened up Joe Rogan's cut even more.
Ruzic moves into the clinch.
Rogan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruzic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruzic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruzic.
Rogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruzic staying out of range there.
Rogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruzic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogan looks gassed!
Rogan tries to keep at a distance but Ruzic has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan working hard to break the clinch.
Ruzic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruzic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruzic scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruzic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogan's efforts to push away.
Ruzic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogan misses with a takedown
and Ruzic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruzic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The cut above Joe Rogan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruzic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Ruzic coming out on top.
Ruzic lands the left hand.
Ruzic lands a big right hand that sends Rogan crashing to the mat! Ruzic stays standing though and waves Rogan back to his feet!
Ruzic connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Rogan to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ruzic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josip Ruzic!
Josip Ruzic retains his middleweight title!
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