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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ecif Irhcaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Loco Abreu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ecif Irhcaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Loco Abreu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu scores with a nice head shot.
Abreu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irhcaz.
Irhcaz is rocked!
Abreu slips a jab and a cross from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz dodges the punch combination from Abreu.
Abreu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abreu moves out of range of the strikes.
Irhcaz loads up on a big right hand but Abreu slips the punch.
Abreu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abreu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Irhcaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Abreu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abreu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irhcaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Irhcaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irhcaz moves away from the strike by Abreu.
Abreu misses with a two punch combination.
Irhcaz throws a jab when Abreu was well out of range.
Irhcaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irhcaz walks into a stiff left hand from Abreu.
Abreu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abreu misses with the combination.
Abreu dodges the punch combination from Irhcaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu lands a head shot.
Irhcaz misses with a looping right.
Irhcaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irhcaz ducks under a wild hook from Abreu.
Irhcaz stalks Abreu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abreu's face. Abreu staggers backwards, shaken.
Irhcaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abreu counters with a stiff right hand.
Abreu dips to his left and cracks Irhcaz with an uppercut!
Abreu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irhcaz in his tracks.
Irhcaz loads up on a big right hand but Abreu slips the punch.
Irhcaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abreu misses with a two punch combination.
Abreu scores with a shot to the body.
Ecif Irhcaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abreu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irhcaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irhcaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abreu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Irhcaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abreu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irhcaz takes a swing at Abreu's ribcage but misses.
Abreu scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abreu cracks Irhcaz with a good jab.
Irhcaz looks to land a combination but Abreu avoids it well.
Irhcaz is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Abreu.
Abreu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Irhcaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irhcaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abreu counters with a nice body shot.
Abreu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irhcaz manages to avoid it.
Irhcaz throws a hook to the side of Abreu's head but Abreu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abreu swinging wilding here.
Abreu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irhcaz throws out the jab.
Abreu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abreu cracks a nice hook into Irhcaz's ribs.
Abreu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Abreu looks to land a combination but Irhcaz avoids it well.
Irhcaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irhcaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irhcaz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz misses the body punch
and Abreu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Irhcaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abreu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abreu slips a jab from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz ducks right into an uppercut from Abreu.
Irhcaz throws a right and a left that Abreu avoids nicely.
Abreu digs a good hook to Irhcaz's body.
Ecif Irhcaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Abreu misses.
Abreu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irhcaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abreu counters with a left to the body.
Irhcaz digs a good hook to Abreu's body.
Irhcaz throws out a loose jab but Abreu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Abreu misses.
Irhcaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irhcaz throws a hook but Abreu avoids it easily.
Irhcaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abreu slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Irhcaz misses with a hook.
Abreu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abreu looks to land a combination but Irhcaz avoids it well.
Irhcaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Abreu scores with a jab. Irhcaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abreu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irhcaz.
Abreu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Irhcaz misses.
Irhcaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abreu.
Irhcaz misses the shot to the body.
Irhcaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abreu lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abreu misses with a takedown attempt - Irhcaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ecif Irhcaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Loco Abreu.
Irhcaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irhcaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irhcaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abreu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irhcaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abreu counters with a two punch combo.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco Abreu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Irhcaz misses with a straight right.
Irhcaz stuffs the takedown.
Irhcaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abreu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irhcaz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Irhcaz loads up on a big right hand but Abreu slips the punch.
Ecif Irhcaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irhcaz misses with the combination.
Irhcaz swinging wilding here.
Abreu dives in and grabs Irhcaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irhcaz pushes down on Abreu's head and hops out.
Irhcaz throws out a loose jab but Abreu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irhcaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Irhcaz needs to keep his hands up - Abreu had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhcaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abreu tries to bum rush Irhcaz with a series of wild strikes but Irhcaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irhcaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irhcaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abreu finds it's way round the side to connect with Irhcaz's head.
Irhcaz misses with a combination
and Abreu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz looks to land a right hand but Abreu moved out of range.
Abreu fails to land the takedown.
Ecif Irhcaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Loco Abreu.
Irhcaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abreu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irhcaz throws a shot from downtown. Abreu moves away and avoids it.
Irhcaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irhcaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Irhcaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abreu backs up against the cage.
Abreu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irhcaz throws a hook but Abreu avoids it easily.
Abreu scores with a one two! Irhcaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Irhcaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abreu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irhcaz.
Abreu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irhcaz walks into a jab.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but Irhcaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irhcaz misses with a looping left.
Irhcaz throws a hook to the side of Abreu's head but Abreu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abreu lunges at Irhcaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irhcaz's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abreu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irhcaz is fending him off so far but Abreu persists. Nope, Irhcaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Abreu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Irhcaz misses
and Abreu counters with a left and a right that stings Irhcaz.
Abreu slips a straight right by Irhcaz.
Irhcaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abreu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irhcaz throws out the jab.
Abreu throws the left hand but Irhcaz avoids the punch easily.
Abreu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
El Loco Abreu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abreu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abreu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irhcaz pinned against the cage. Irhcaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abreu throws a series of punches but Irhcaz moves out of range.
Irhcaz tests Abreu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irhcaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irhcaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irhcaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irhcaz missing with a left hand there. Abreu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irhcaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abreu.
Irhcaz misses with a combination
and Abreu counters with a left and a right that stings Irhcaz.
Abreu throws a body punch but Irhcaz moves out of range.
Abreu fails to land with a series of punches.
Irhcaz misses with a hook to the body
enabling Abreu to counter with a crisp jab.
Abreu misses with a double jab.
Abreu misses with a series of wild punches.
Irhcaz misses with a combination
letting Abreu counter with a right hand.
Abreu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abreu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
Irhcaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abreu counters with a stiff right hand.
Irhcaz throws a hook to the side of Abreu's head but Abreu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abreu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abreu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abreu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abreu moves out of range of the strikes.
Irhcaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Abreu.
Abreu staying out of range there.
Irhcaz misses with a looping right.
Irhcaz throws a jab when Abreu was well out of range.
Abreu lands a lovely overhand right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abreu misses with a two punch combination.
Irhcaz lands a really nice looking cross but Abreu seems unphased.
A combination from Abreu does no damage.
Abreu misses the jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco Abreu 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. This is the final round!
Irhcaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irhcaz misses with a body punch
and Abreu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irhcaz misses with a straight right.
Abreu misses with a hook. Irhcaz ducked under it nicely.
Abreu misses with a wild combination.
Irhcaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irhcaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abreu circles away quickly and effectively.
Abreu swinging wilding here.
Abreu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irhcaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abreu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu dives in and grabs Irhcaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irhcaz pushes down on Abreu's head and hops out.
Abreu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abreu throws a nice looking combination but Irhcaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irhcaz throws a combination that misses
and Abreu counters with a left and a right that stings Irhcaz.
Irhcaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Irhcaz misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu slips under a jab.
Irhcaz drops his hands momentarily and Abreu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abreu throws a combination. Irhcaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Irhcaz looks to land a left hand but Abreu moved out of range nicely.
Abreu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Irhcaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abreu tries to free his leg and advance position but Irhcaz is retaining full guard.
Abreu won't allow Irhcaz to get back to his feet.
Irhcaz has a closed guard, preventing Abreu from standing up.
Abreu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz controlling the position.
Abreu pushes down on Irhcaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abreu stalling away here and it's allowed Irhcaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Abreu stands and steps away. Irhcaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abreu lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irhcaz throws out the jab.
Irhcaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irhcaz throws a shot from downtown. Abreu moves away and avoids it.
Irhcaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irhcaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irhcaz throws out a loose jab but Abreu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Abreu.
Abreu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abreu slips under a jab from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz misses with a combination
and Abreu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irhcaz misses with a few strikes there.
Irhcaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Abreu.
Abreu misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Abreu does no damage.
Irhcaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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.
Abreu throws the left hand but Irhcaz avoids the punch easily.
Ecif Irhcaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abreu throws a shot from downtown. Irhcaz moves away and avoids it.
Irhcaz works the jab nicely.
Irhcaz throws a big shot that misses.
Irhcaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irhcaz misses with the combination.
Irhcaz scores with a nice right hand.
Irhcaz misses with a few strikes there.
Abreu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irhcaz ducks right into an uppercut from Abreu.
Irhcaz misses with a combination
and Abreu counters with a series of strikes. Irhcaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irhcaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irhcaz misses with a double jab
and Abreu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Loco Abreu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irhcaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Abreu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Loco Abreu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abreu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Loco Abreu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Grip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankenship comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man's Party. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
Solid 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Grip!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship drops Grip with a beautiful combination! Grip stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blankenship is looking for the KO!
It looks like Erik Grip has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blankenship connects with a stiff jab that staggers Grip - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Blankenship!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fakka Ur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort has chosen Empire State of Mind as his entrance music. Vitor Belfort is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fakka Ur!
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, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort sends Ur crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Belfort is motioning to the referee to let Ur up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ur is rocked!
Belfort shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ur takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Belfort sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ur bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ashley one punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Surman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ashley one punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Surman!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
one punch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
one punch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Surman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Surman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Surman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
one punch throwing shots but Surman is blocking nicely.
Surman looking for submissions off his back.
one punch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Surman defends it well.
Surman actively working from the bottom here.
one punch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Surman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time one punch.
Surman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
one punch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Surman as he avoids it easily.
Surman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. one punch was covering up waiting for the punch and Surman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
one punch has his foot on Surman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Surman works his way back into a safe position though.
Surman drops back looking for a leg! one punch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and one punch manages to kick Surman off! Surman jumps back into one punch's guard.
one punch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Surman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
one punch is breathing heavily.
one punch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Surman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Surman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Surman stands and throws one punch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
one punch is trying to improve his position.
Surman cracks one punch with a big right hand but one punch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
one punch is looking for a sweep.
Surman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. one punch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
one punch gets back to half guard.
Surman is working for a submission of some sort.
Surman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
one punch gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
one punch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Surman wants to control from the top but one punch keeps moving.
one punch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
one punch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Surman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Surman passes into half guard.
Surman looks to land a strike but one punch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
one punch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Surman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
one punch pushes a forearm under Surman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Surman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashley one punch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Butters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Butters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Butters trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Butters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Butters is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butters defends well.
Butters drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Butters is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Butters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Butters tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Butters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Butters regains half guard.
Butters looking for submissions off his back.
Butters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Butters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Butters looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Butters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Butters thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butters working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Butters is breathing heavily.
Butters throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Butters looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Butters is controlling well.
Butters trying to work for an americana but Silva has managed to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butters looking to pass the guard.
Butters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Butters has Silva in his guard.
Silva pushes down on Butters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Butters is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butters tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Butters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Butters's arms.
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Butters's arms.
Butters missing with strikes from the back.
Butters is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Butters is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
Butters misses with an elbow to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stan Butters will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Butters gets the takedown into side control.
Butters is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Butters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Butters off and has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Butters manages to turn into his guard.
Silva controls Butters momentarily but Butters frees himself.
Butters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Butters has Silva in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butters is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Butters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Butters is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butters looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva is trying for a kimura here. Butters looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hidehiko Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diziet Sma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In For the Kill. Diziet Sma 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hidehiko Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diziet Sma!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sma moves into range and clinches up with Sakuraba.
Sma lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Hidehiko Sakuraba has been cut.
Sma gets underhooks to prevent Sakuraba's takedown attempt.
Sma wants to stall.
Sma working Sakuraba over with knees to the body.
Sma tries to stall but Sakuraba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sma seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Sakuraba can't get the takedown.
Sma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sakuraba up against the cage.
Sakuraba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sma pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidehiko Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sma tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sma clinches up against the cage.
Sakuraba has Sma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba is looking to break free of the clinch but Sma has double underhooks.
Sma lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakuraba won't want to take too many of those.
Sakuraba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sma throws a nice looking combination but Sakuraba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sma scores with a body shot.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Sma.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Sma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sma is looking to clinch.
Sma fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sma's waist but Sma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sma as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
Sma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Sma.
Sma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sma smiles and moves away.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sma as Sakuraba shoots in.
Sma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sma wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sma sprawls well. Sma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Sma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sma clinches up with Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage.
Sma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakuraba or not.
Sakuraba tries to score a body lock takedown but Sma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sma.
Sma is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuraba is defended easily by Sma.
Sakuraba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sma is looking to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziet Sma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hidehiko Sakuraba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sma is looking to clinch.
Sma leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sma scores with a hook to the body. Sakuraba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Sma. No joy for Sakuraba on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidehiko Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sma clinches up with Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage.
Sma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sma manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba shoots in for a double leg but Sma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sma tries to clinch there but Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakuraba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakuraba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakuraba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sma.
Sma doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Sma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hidehiko Sakuraba's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sma tries to clinch there but Sakuraba circles away.
Sma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sakuraba. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sma is looking to clinch.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sma.
Sma moves into the clinch.
Sma lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakuraba won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Sma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sma breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sma moves in looking to clinch but Sakuraba pushes him off.
Sakuraba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sma moves in looking to clinch but Sakuraba pushes him off.
Sma lands a jab.
Sma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sma is looking to clinch.
Sma tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sma lands a jab to the head.
Hidehiko Sakuraba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sakuraba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sma tries to avoid it but Sakuraba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sma to the ground. Sma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Sma leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sma fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Sma.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziet Sma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hidehiko Sakuraba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good shot there by Sma.
Sma tries to clinch up.
Sma misses with a few strikes there.
Sma stuffs the takedown.
Sakuraba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuraba somewhat.
Sma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakuraba, pushing him back against the cage.
Sma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sma might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sakuraba shoots in and drives through. Sma sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidehiko Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sma to score with a decent uppercut.
Sakuraba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Sma coming out on top.
Sakuraba shoots in and drives through. Sma sprawls well.
Sakuraba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuraba is defended easily by Sma.
Diziet Sma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sma gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakuraba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Sma.
Sma lands a nice shot that snaps Sakuraba's head back.
Jeez, Hidehiko Sakuraba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hidehiko Sakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba shoots in and drives through. Sma sprawls well.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakuraba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sma swivels and escapes.
Sma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sma scores with a decent looking hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hidehiko Sakuraba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diziet Sma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha misses with a two punch combination.
Rocha swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Rocha shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rocha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rocha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rocha moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Rocha scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silva prevents Rocha from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha slows the pace down.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rocha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rocha but great work by Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to stand but Rocha is controlling his arm.
Rocha is trying to improve his position.
Silva wants to stand but Rocha has his arm trapped.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocha tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rocha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Rocha.
Silva tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva is looking to clinch but Rocha is avoiding it.
Jab from Silva.
Rocha shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Rocha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocha looks gassed!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocha scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rocha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rocha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Rocha moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!
Silva stops Rocha from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocha on the ground.
Rocha working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demian Rocha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocha.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocha.
Rocha shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Rocha.
Silva stalks Rocha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rocha's face. Rocha staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocha. Rocha gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva throws a head kick but Rocha moves out of range.
Silva looks to land a combination but Rocha avoids it well.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocha shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Rocha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva is looking to clinch but Rocha is avoiding it.
Silva scores with a jab.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Rocha misses with a double jab.
Rocha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocha backs up against the cage.
Silva stalks Rocha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rocha's face. Rocha staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva darts in and clinches Rocha up against the cage.
Rocha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Rocha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva tries to clinch there but Rocha circles away.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocha backs up against the cage.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocha.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Rocha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rocha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch but Rocha is avoiding it.
Silva throws a right and a left that Rocha avoids nicely.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva drives through and clinches with Rocha against the cage.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Rocha is controlling him.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Rocha is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Rocha manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Rocha wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rocha to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silva is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rocha pulls down on the head and he's put Silva to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demian Rocha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem Said (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjorn Svenson!
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, Kareem Said!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Said scores with a hook.
Said tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Said somewhat.
Svenson scores with a jab. Said acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Kareem Said has been cut.
Svenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Said throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svenson.
Svenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Said ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Said looks to score with a jab to the body but Svenson is just out of range.
Said avoids the body shot from Svenson.
Svenson tries to move into range but Said moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svenson tries to move into range but Said moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Said sizes up Svenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svenson throws a looping overhand right but Said ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Said, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Said misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Said misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Said is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svenson.
Svenson tries to clinch up.
Said misses with a looping left.
Svenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Said swats away the attempt to clinch by Svenson.
Said fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svenson avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Svenson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Said.
Svenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Said.
Said keeps the fight on the outside.
Svenson misses with a straight right.
Said swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Said avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svenson tries to clinch but Said is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson moves in looking to clinch but Said pushes him off.
Said misses with an uppercut.
Svenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Said with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Said throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Said misses with a body shot.
Said swats away the attempt to clinch by Svenson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Said keeps the fight on the outside.
Said keeps the fight on the outside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Said dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Said's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Said misses with a double jab
and Svenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Said.
Svenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Said sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Said misses.
Said connects with a jab.
Svenson wants to clinch up but Said keeps it at a distance.
Svenson throws a right and a left that Said avoids nicely.
Svenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Said was well out of range. Poor timing from Svenson.
Kareem Said seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Said scores with a jab. Svenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Said.
A big right from Svenson misses.
Bjorn Svenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Said throws an overhand right that lands on Svenson's shoulder, as Svenson tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Said coming out on top.
Said fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Said shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Said throwing strikes from guard but Svenson blocks nicely.
Svenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Said stops Svenson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson keeping moving, preventing Said from controlling successfully.
Said throwing strikes from guard but Svenson blocks nicely.
Said throws a strike but Svenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Svenson wants to get up but he can't break Said's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Svenson moves away from the strike by Said.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Said.
Said fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Svenson misses.
Said throws a big shot that misses.
Said bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Said misses with an uppercut.
Said scores with a hook to the body. Svenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svenson is looking to clinch but Said is avoiding it.
Said thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson ducks under a wild hook from Said.
Said misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Svenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svenson misses the jab.
Svenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Said lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Said takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Said does no damage.
Bjorn Svenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Said circles away.
Svenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Said backs up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Said showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kareem Said's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Svenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Said, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svenson misses the shot to the body.
Said misses with a wild body shot.
Svenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Said seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Svenson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Said is backing up but Svenson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Said covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Svenson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Svenson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Podrezov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Ride Of The Valkyries. Podrezov has chosen South Park - La Resistance! as his entrance music. Fedor Podrezov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Podrezov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podrezov misses with a head kick.
Bradley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Podrezov shoots in and bounces Bradley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bradley controls Podrezov momentarily but Podrezov frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bradley is on top in guard.
Podrezov is trying to keep Bradley in close.
Bradley wants to get up but he can't break Podrezov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bradley trying to control the position from guard on top but Podrezov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bradley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley tries to stand but Podrezov is controlling from the bottom.
Bradley throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Podrezov shoots for a takedown but Bradley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bradley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Podrezov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Podrezov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Podrezov won't allow Bradley to sweep him here.
Bradley working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podrezov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradley is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Podrezov defends well.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Podrezov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Podrezov scores with a nice body kick.
Bradley with a hook.
A big right from Bradley misses.
Podrezov lands a head kick!
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!
Podrezov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bradley's half guard.
Podrezov looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley manages to get to full guard.
Bradley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Podrezov!
Podrezov tries to hold on but Bradley pushes him away.
Bradley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Podrezov has worked his arm free - good work by Podrezov!
Podrezov tries to bench press Bradley off him but Bradley keeps the position.
Podrezov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Podrezov's thigh. Podrezov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Podrezov keeps moving.
Podrezov working a defensive guard here.
Podrezov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bradley landing with the ground and pound.
Bradley gets to his feet - Podrezov follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Podrezov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Bradley with that takedown attempt.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch but Podrezov 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.
A close round but Fedor Podrezov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Podrezov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Podrezov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bradley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Podrezov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bradley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Podrezov is out of range.
Bradley connects with a nice looking jab.
Podrezov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradley swivels and escapes.
Bradley connects with a stiff jab that staggers Podrezov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Bradley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Littoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Brazilian Death as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chuck Littoris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dameon Machida's chin.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Littoris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Littoris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Littoris is trying to defend but Machida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Littoris wants to get back to his feet.
Littoris is refusing to be controlled, as Machida sits in half guard.
Machida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Littoris sees it coming and defends easily.
Littoris makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Littoris looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Littoris throws out the jab.
Littoris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Littoris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Littoris persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Littoris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Littoris is breathing heavily.
Machida sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Littoris to the ground! Machida dives into full mount looking to finish!
Littoris is rocked!
It looks like Chuck Littoris has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Littoris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Littoris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida cracks Littoris with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Machida immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Littoris is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Machida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dameon Machida!
Dameon Machida is the new bantamweight champion!
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