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Torment 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Bromley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Colt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Markus Bromley's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Markus Bromley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Colt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bromley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bromley wants it to stay on the feet.
Bromley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Colt is trying to stand up.
Bromley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Colt turns into him and now he's in Bromley's guard.
Colt cracks Bromley with a solid left hand.
Colt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bromley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Colt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colt throwing strikes from guard but Bromley blocks nicely.
Bromley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bromley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bromley somewhat.
Colt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bromley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromley controlling from the top position.
Bromley stands and throws Colt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Colt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bromley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Colt tries to kick Bromley off but Bromley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bromley content to control rather than advance.
Bromley is trying to work for a kimura but Colt is defending well.
Colt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Colt looks gassed!
Bromley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bromley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bromley controlling from the full mount.
Colt is trying to escape the mount but Bromley keeps good control and instead manages to take Colt's back.
Colt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bromley.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Markus Bromley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bromley shoots in and bounces Colt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Bromley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bromley gets the takedown into side control.
Bromley taking a breather here.
Bromley is trying to get an arm triangle but Colt is defending well.
Bromley is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Colt is trying to escape and Bromley transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Colt is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bromley! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Bromley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhon Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Lodge. Jhon Harper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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248 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Santos!
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, Jhon Harper!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Santos.
It looks like Jhon Harper has been cut.
Harper takes one on the button.
Harper looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patrick Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harper was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos lands a jab to Harper's midsection.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harper takes one on the button.
Santos shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Harper takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Santos sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Harper 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 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaroslav Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's entrance music is Con te Partiró. A fine choice. Yaroslav Fedorov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Machida!
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, Yaroslav Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida scores a takedown into full mount!
Fedorov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Machida looking to control but Fedorov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fedorov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Machida throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Machida controlling from the full mount.
Machida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machida thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Machida has control of Fedorov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fedorov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fedorov is trying to stand up.
Machida 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 one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking to isolate an arm here. Fedorov doesn't see it coming and as Machida extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Machida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Machida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between sergio liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Leonard Heidrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). liddell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - Intro. The key to victory for sergio liddell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, sergio liddell!
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, Vince Leonard Heidrich!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
liddell lands the left hand.
Heidrich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. liddell tries to avoid it but Heidrich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag liddell to the ground. liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from liddell finds it's target.
Heidrich shoots in for a takedown but liddell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
liddell throws a right hand that Heidrich ducks under and follows up with a left that Heidrich also avoids with ease.
liddell throws a nice looking combination but Heidrich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heidrich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with liddell but liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
sergio liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Leonard Heidrich.
Heidrich shoots in and drives through. liddell sprawls well.
Heidrich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from liddell as Heidrich shoots in.
Heidrich shoots for a double leg takedown but liddell sprawls well. He's pushed Heidrich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
sergio liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heidrich dodges the punch combination from liddell.
Heidrich dodges the punch combination from liddell.
Heidrich moves out of range as liddell throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
liddell throws a right hand that Heidrich ducks under and follows up with a left that Heidrich also avoids with ease.
liddell throws a series of punches but Heidrich avoids them all with ease.
Heidrich tries to score a power double leg takedown but liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heidrich somewhat.
Heidrich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heidrich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
liddell leaves Heidrich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from liddell misses.
liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
liddell works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heidrich looks for a takedown but liddell sprawls well.
Nice jab there from liddell.
liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from liddell misses.
liddell scores with a three punch combo!
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Heidrich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Heidrich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heidrich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heidrich slows the pace down.
Heidrich taking a break here but liddell is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
liddell tries to kick Heidrich off but Heidrich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Heidrich is trying to control. liddell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if liddell tries to get out of the position.
Heidrich wants to free his trapped foot but liddell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
liddell throws a right hand that Heidrich ducks under and follows up with a left that Heidrich also avoids with ease.
liddell misses with the combination.
liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Heidrich slips a jab and a cross from liddell.
Left hook, right uppercut from liddell.
liddell scores with a jab. Heidrich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heidrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Heidrich. Heidrich gets slowly back to his feet.
liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
liddell tries to bum rush Heidrich with a series of wild strikes but Heidrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
liddell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heidrich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says liddell as he avoids it easily.
Heidrich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. liddell was covering up waiting for the punch and Heidrich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
liddell has his feet on Heidrich's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
sergio liddell dominated that round.
That's time! liddell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heidrich fails with the takedown.
Heidrich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heidrich showed some decent athleticism there.
liddell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
liddell is trying to stand.
Heidrich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heidrich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heidrich prevents liddell from standing back up.
Heidrich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heidrich wants to free his trapped foot but liddell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heidrich wants to control but liddell is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heidrich tries for a takedown but liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heidrich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but liddell swivels and escapes.
sergio liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Leonard Heidrich.
liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
sergio liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
liddell throws a nice looking combination but Heidrich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heidrich shoots in but liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
liddell tries to bum rush Heidrich with a series of wild strikes but Heidrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heidrich gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heidrich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heidrich is breathing heavily.
Heidrich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heidrich wants to lay and pray for a moment but liddell keeps working.
Heidrich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heidrich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heidrich trying to control the action but liddell is working from the bottom.
Heidrich wants to control for a moment but liddell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
liddell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
liddell throws a right and a left that Heidrich avoids nicely.
Heidrich shoots in for a takedown but liddell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
liddell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from liddell misses.
liddell misses with a low kick.
liddell throws a series of punches but Heidrich avoids them all with ease.
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.
Heidrich slips a jab and a cross from liddell.
liddell throws a series of strikes that have Heidrich backpedaling.
liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heidrich circles away quickly and effectively.
liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
liddell throws a jab when Heidrich was well out of range.
liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heidrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heidrich.
Heidrich shoots in for a takedown but liddell shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heidrich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heidrich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Heidrich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Leonard Heidrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Heidrich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heidrich looking to pass the guard.
Heidrich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heidrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. liddell is keeping the position for now.
liddell keeping moving, preventing Heidrich from controlling successfully.
liddell keeping full guard, as Heidrich tries to pass.
Heidrich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Heidrich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. liddell sprawls well initially but Heidrich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heidrich is pressing down on liddell's thigh, looking to free his foot. liddell is holding on for now.
Heidrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
liddell manages to get to full guard.
Heidrich won't allow liddell to sweep him here.
Heidrich tries to free his leg and advance position but liddell is retaining full guard.
Heidrich trying to control the position from guard on top but liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heidrich tries to free his leg and advance position but liddell is retaining full guard.
liddell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Heidrich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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.
Heidrich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
liddell lands a two punch combo.
liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heidrich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heidrich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around liddell's waist but liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heidrich off to one side.
sergio liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Leonard Heidrich.
liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heidrich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heidrich shoots in for a double leg but liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heidrich tries for a takedown but liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
liddell swinging wilding here.
liddell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Heidrich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heidrich avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
liddell throws a series of punches but Heidrich avoids them all with ease.
Heidrich closes the distance and clinches up with liddell, looking for a takedown. Heidrich pushes liddell against the cage but liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heidrich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but liddell swivels and escapes.
Heidrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
liddell works over Heidrich's head and body with a nice combination.
liddell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Heidrich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around liddell's waist but liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heidrich off to one side.
A combination from liddell does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
sergio liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think liddell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... sergio liddell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kibii Tergat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Figueroa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronald Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Kibii Tergat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kibii Tergat doesn't seem bothered though.
Figueroa swings for the body but Kibii Tergat moves out of range.
Kibii Tergat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Figueroa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kibii Tergat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kibii Tergat looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa connects with a jab.
It looks like Paul Kibii Tergat has been cut.
Figueroa cracks Kibii Tergat with a big right hand and Kibii Tergat goes down!
Kibii Tergat is rocked!
Figueroa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kibii Tergat is still on wobbly legs! Can Figueroa finish him?
Figueroa fakes the body blow, causing Kibii Tergat to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kibii Tergat goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronald Figueroa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Four Words To Choke Upon" by BFMV. Guerra has chosen Feeling This - Blink 182 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guerra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guerra drops an elbow to the side of Evans's head.
Guerra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Evans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guerra defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerra is aware though and is defending well.
Guerra controlling from the top position.
Guerra has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Evans to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Guerra is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Evans pulls down on the head and he's put Guerra to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anderson Evans!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloth ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sloth ss!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ss gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogueira throws and elbow that misses. ss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nogueira's guard. Nice move by ss!
Nogueira is trying to keep ss in close.
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but ss defends easily.
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
ss wants to get up but he can't break Nogueira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ss is aware though and is defending well.
ss wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira looking for subs off his back but ss has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
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.
Nogueira trying to hold on to ss's head to control him but ss postures up.
It looks like ss is going to stand back up.
ss trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
ss wants to stand up but Nogueira is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ss defends it nicely.
Nogueira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nogueira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
ss pushes Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
ss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ss moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
ss misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for ss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira misses the shot to the body.
Nogueira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ss misses with the combination.
ss fails with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for ss!
Nogueira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… ss is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by ss and Nogueira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
ss is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, ss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nogueira but great work by ss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.
ss decides to stand back up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ss bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nogueira is not content to let ss control the position.
Nogueira is trying to control ss's posture but ss avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira's face as ss controls the position.
ss decides to stand back up. ss steps back and let's Nogueira get back to his feet.
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ss counters with a three punch combo that has Nogueira backing up. Nogueira nods at ss to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira stops ss from standing up.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but ss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ss is keeping the position for now.
Nogueirais looking to pass into half guard but ss pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now ss is in guard.
Nogueira is working an open guard so ss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ss counters with a stiff right hand.
ss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but ss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.
ss wants to control but Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ss is trying to stand.
Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nogueira is just content to waste time from the top position. ss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nogueira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
ss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nogueira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed ss to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but ss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ss stands up from Nogueira's guard - ss perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control.
Nogueira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for ss!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nogueira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
ss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nogueira wants to control the action but instead ss gets a body lock and reverses into Nogueira's guard! Nice work!
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ss defends well.
Nogueira working a defensive guard but ss passes into half guard.
ss decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ss looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but ss instead regains half guard.
ss looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nogueira is looking to advance position but ss won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but ss is working away.
Nogueira stops ss from getting back to his feet.
Nogueira thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing ss to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to land a front kick but ss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nogueira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so ss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nogueira working a defensive guard but ss passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira trying to hold on to ss's head to control him but ss postures up.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but ss is controlling well.
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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nogueira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norberto da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Neves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norberto da Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Neves!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva connects with a nice cross there... Neves is looking wobbly and da Silva recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Neves to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - da Silva jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Norberto da Silva!
Norberto da Silva retains his super heavyweight title!
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