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BFC 5 - Silva vs Vera PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Salazaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Pinaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazaar comes to the cage accompanied by One Vision. Ed Pinaud will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Salazaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Pinaud!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinaud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salazaar looking for a takedown.
Salazaar tries to pull guard but Pinaud holds him up against the cage and eventually Salazaar drops back down to his feet.
Salazaar tries to score a body lock takedown but Pinaud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Salazaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaud lands a body punch.
Salazaar can't get the takedown.
Salazaar goes for a takedown attempt but Pinaud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinaud takes the fight into the clinch.
Salazaar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pinaud tries to break the clinch but Salazaar is controlling the position.
Salazaar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pinaud stops a takedown attempt from Salazaar.
Pinaud lands a left hand.
Pinaud is working Salazaar over against the cage.
Pinaud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinaud.
Salazaar keeps control of Pinaud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pinaud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salazaar is working for takedown but Pinaud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salazaar jumps guard but Pinaud stands there with Salazaar around his waist. Salazaar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pinaud as the two fighters clinch.
Salazaar fails to pull guard.
Salazaar wants a takedown but no success here.
Salazaar looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaud effectively controlling the action here.
Pinaud is working Salazaar over against the cage.
Salazaar goes for a takedown attempt but Pinaud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinaud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pinaud wants to clinch.
Pinaud takes the fight into the clinch.
Salazaar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salazaar is trying to drag Pinaud to the mat but Pinaud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinaud working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Pinaud stalls.
Pinaud lands a right hand.
Pinaud stalling.
Salazaar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pinaud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinaud wants to clinch up but Salazaar keeps it at a distance.
Pinaud closes the distance and pushes Salazaar back into the cage.
Pinaud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salazaars head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinaud.
Pinaud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salazaar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinaud prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Pinaud.
Pinaud is trying to break the clinch but Salazaar is controlling him.
Salazaar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salazaar is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Pinaud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinaud.
Salazaar goes for a takedown attempt but Pinaud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinaud fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaud tries to clinch there but Salazaar circles away.
Pinaud moves into the clinch.
Salazaar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinaud walks away with a smile on his face. Salazaar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinaud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinaud tries to clinch but Salazaar moves out of range.
Pinaud throws a good cross that connects.
Pinaud doesn't manage to clinch there - Salazaar circles away.
Pinaud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinaud drives through and clinches with Salazaar against the cage.
Pinaud lands a nice uppercut.
Salazaar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinaud smiles and moves away.
Pinaud is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinaud scores with a three punch combo!
Salazaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Pinaud does it's job there.
Pinaud has managed to clinch.
Salazaar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pinaud's efforts to push away.
Pinaud has Salazaar pressed against the cage.
Pinaud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinaud rushes Salazaar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pinaud can't break the clinch.
Salazaar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pinaud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinaud tries to clinch up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Pinaud dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pinaud drives through and clinches with Salazaar against the cage.
Pinaud gets through Salazaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinaud lands a nice shot to the body.
Salazaar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinaud prevents it.
Pinaud working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pinaud.
Good body shot from Pinaud.
Salazaar can't get the takedown.
Salazaar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pinaud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Salazaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pinaud takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pinaud scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinaud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Pinaud's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salazaar tries to pull guard but Pinaud won't allow it.
Pinaud working hard to break the clinch.
Pinaud is trying to break the clinch but Salazaar has him pressed against the cage.
Pinaud works on Salazaar's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinaud pushes Salazaar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pinaud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazaar backwards.
Pinaud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinaud works on Salazaar's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinaud lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinaud is leaning against Salazaar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pinaud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pinaud.
Salazaar is trying to drag Pinaud to the mat but Pinaud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Pinaud.
Pinaud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salazaar successfully pulls guard.
Pinaud trying to control but Salazaar is working from the bottom.
Salazaar is trying to keep Pinaud in close.
Salazaar has a closed guard, preventing Pinaud from standing up.
Salazaar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Pinaud frees his head nicely. Oh but Salazaar has switched to an armbar! Pinaud is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Antonio Salazaar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chang Tung Sheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crizol Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crizol Dourado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chang Tung Sheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crizol Dourado!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dourado stuffs the takedown.
Tung Sheng shoots for a double leg takedown but Dourado sprawls well. He's pushed Tung Sheng's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dourado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dourado is looking to work some ground and pound but Tung Sheng has wrist control.
Dourado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dourado stopping the sweep attempt from Tung Sheng.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dourado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tung Sheng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dourado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dourado wants to control from the top but Tung Sheng keeps moving.
Dourado wants to stand and escape but instead Tung Sheng has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tung Sheng trying to control the position from guard on top but Dourado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tung Sheng is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dourado Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tung Sheng's back instead.
Tung Sheng can't escape the position.
Dourado doesn't have the hooks in and Tung Sheng manages to turn into his guard.
Tung Sheng passes Dourado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dourado is trying to control but can't.
Dourado flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tung Sheng seems to be working for a kimura but Dourado defends the submission attempt.
Tung Sheng is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dourado defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tung Sheng thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dourado's head.
Tung Sheng trying to control from half guard but Dourado is working away.
Tung Sheng is looking for a kimura here.
Tung Sheng is looking to take a break and control but Dourado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dourado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tung Sheng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tung Sheng is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dourado is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chang Tung Sheng!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uros Brezovec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cocky Balboner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You're The Best Around. Uros Brezovec has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uros Brezovec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cocky Balboner!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brezovec shoots in for a takedown but Balboner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Balboner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balboner.
Balboner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balboner swinging wilding here.
Balboner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balboner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balboner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balboner looks to land a combination. Brezovec sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Balboner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboner throws out a loose jab but Brezovec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboner closes the distance and clinches up with Brezovec, looking for a takedown. Balboner pushes Brezovec against the cage but Brezovec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balboner throws a nice looking combination but Brezovec bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brezovec.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uros Brezovec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Balboner misses.
Brezovec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboner is fending him off so far but Brezovec persists. Nope, Balboner circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboner lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboner misses with the combination.
Brezovec closes the distance and pushes Balboner back into the cage.
Brezovec fails to pull guard.
Brezovec is working for takedown but Balboner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balboner leaning against his opponent.
Balboner tries to break free but Brezovec pushes him back against the cage.
Balboner is struggling to control the position.
Brezovec has Balboner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balboner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brezovec is breathing heavily.
Balboner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboner has had enough of the clinch but Brezovec keeps him there for the moment.
Balboner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brezovec or not.
Balboner is trying to force a seperation but Brezovec has the dominant position.
Balboner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brezovec keeps control of Balboner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboner wants a takedown but no success here.
Balboner wants to get back to striking at distance but Brezovec won't allow it.
Balboner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brezovec up against the cage.
Balboner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brezovec pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balboner stalling against the cage.
Balboner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brezovec fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brezovec ducks under a wild hook from Balboner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboner cracks Brezovec with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brezovec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboner.
A jab from Balboner misses.
Brezovec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboner defends it nicely.
Brezovec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balboner misses with a hook.
Balboner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balboner loads up on a big right hand but Brezovec slips the punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balboner is pressed up against the cage. Brezovec has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balboner down to the mat. Balboner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brezovec on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balboner lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brezovec shoots in for a double leg but Balboner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboner throws a hook to the side of Brezovec's head but Brezovec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brezovec slaps away a takedown attempt from Balboner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balboner connects with a looping right hand.
Brezovec shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balboner looks to land a combination but Brezovec avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brezovec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboner works Brezovec's body with a nice hook.
Balboner stuns Brezovec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balboner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balboner scores a takedown into full mount!
Brezovec is trying to escape the mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cocky Balboner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balboner connects with a looping right hand.
Balboner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboner lands a head shot.
Balboner misses the jab.
Cocky Balboner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brezovec fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Balboner or perhaps it was just good defense by Brezovec which made him look bad.
Brezovec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balboner.
Balboner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Uros Brezovec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Balboner.
Balboner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brezovec scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brezovec is looking for a kimura but Balboner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brezovec to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brezovec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brezovec is trying to control. Balboner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balboner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balboner wants to control but Brezovec is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brezovec wants to take a breather but Balboner is having none of it.
Balboner wants to improve his position but Brezovec is controlling well.
Balboner has his hands clasped together around Brezovec's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Balboner catches Brezovec with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Balboner does it's job there.
Balboner lands with an uppercut that bounces Brezovec off the cage and back into rage.
Balboner lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboner lands with a cross.
Balboner with a jab.
Balboner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboner.
Brezovec blocks a jab.
A shot to de liver by Balboner. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Balboner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Balboner as he connects with a hook.
Balboner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balboner shoots and misses
and Brezovec counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brezovec.
Balboner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brezovec is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balboner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboner is looking to break free of the clinch but Brezovec has double underhooks.
Balboner wants to get back to striking at distance but Brezovec won't allow it.
Brezovec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brezovec tries to pull guard but Balboner holds him up against the cage and eventually Brezovec drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uros Brezovec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Balboner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Balboner misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brezovec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balboner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brezovec manages to avoid it.
A jab from Balboner does it's job there.
Good exchange - Balboner coming out on top.
Brezovec shoots in for a takedown but Balboner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboner lands a nice hook to Brezovec's body. Brezovec takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brezovec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Balboner tries to roll over but Brezovec keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brezovec seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balboner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balboner wants to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cocky Balboner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Balboner scores with a jab to the body.
Balboner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brezovec takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brezovec wants to clinch up but Balboner keeps it at a distance.
Cocky Balboner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brezovec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboner.
Balboner throws a series of strikes that have Brezovec backpedaling.
Balboner misses with a few strikes there.
Brezovec throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Balboner's head.
Balboner looks to land a right hand but Brezovec moved out of range.
Balboner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balboner closes the distance and clinches up with Brezovec, looking for a takedown. Balboner pushes Brezovec against the cage but Brezovec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brezovec drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balboner working a defensive guard but Brezovec manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brezovec wants to control but Balboner is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Balboner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balboner is looking to regain half guard here but Brezovec keeps moving and retains side control.
Brezovec trying to control the position but Balboner is working away.
Balboner wants to control but Brezovec postures up.
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.
Brezovec tries for a kimura but Balboner is defending well.
Brezovec throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Balboner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brezovec counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Balboner's guard now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brezovec drops back looking for a leg! Balboner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balboner manages to kick Brezovec off! Brezovec jumps back into Balboner's guard.
Balboner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brezovec wants to control from the top but Balboner keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balboner pulls Brezovec in close to prevent any damage.
Cocky Balboner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brezovec won't allow Balboner to sweep him here.
Balboner pulls Brezovec in to control the position.
Brezovec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboner is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uros Brezovec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balboner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cocky Balboner!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mick Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Blevins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Blevins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blevins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blevins gets slowly back to his feet.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense.
Savage connects with a jab.
It looks like Dave Blevins has been cut.
Blevins swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blevins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage cracks Blevins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savage lands a big right hand that sends Blevins crashing to the mat! Savage stays standing though and waves Blevins back to his feet!
Blevins is rocked!
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!
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blevins is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Blevins tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Blevins seems to have recovered his senses.
Blevins tries to break free but Savage pushes him back against the cage.
Blevins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage misses with a combination
and Blevins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Savage's guard now.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins won't allow Savage to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blevins trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Blevins thows a big elbow that misses.
Savage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blevins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blevins wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blevins.
Mick Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Blevins.
Savage tries to clinch but Blevins moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Blevins or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage which made him look bad.
Blevins looks gassed!
Savage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That has opened up Dave Blevins's cut even more.
Blevins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Savage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to stand up but Blevins is controlling him.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savage is looking to stand up but Blevins isn't so interested in that idea.
Savage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blevins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blevins wants to stand but Savage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Savage wants to stand but Blevins is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage pulls Blevins in close to prevent any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Blevins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage takes a swing at Blevins's ribcage but misses.
Savage throws a body punch but Blevins moves out of range.
Mick Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blevins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage stuffs the takedown.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blevins prevents Savage from getting the reversal.
Blevins is breathing heavily.
Blevins avoids the attempt from Savage to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking to improve his position but Blevins isn't that keen on the idea.
Savage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blevins unloads with some shots from mount but Savage bucks and avoids them well.
Blevins unloads with some shots from mount but Savage bucks and avoids them well.
Savage is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Blevins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Savage manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savage, as that shot connected.
Savage lands a left and a right that send Blevins crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blevins has him pressed against the cage.
Savage can't break the clinch.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Savage.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Savage.
Savage is trying to break free.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savage is leaning against Blevins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savage is looking to break free of the clinch but Blevins has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Blevins has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blevins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blevins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savage walks away with a smile on his face. Blevins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mick Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Blevins.
Savage lands a head shot.
Savage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blevins's head backwards.
The cut above Dave Blevins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blevins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savage lands a with a good body shot.
Savage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mick Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blevins shoots in but Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage throws a good cross that connects.
Dave Blevins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Blevins darts in trying to clinch
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Savage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Blevins's cut.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage swings for the body but Blevins moves out of range.
Savage lands a hook that stumbles Blevins back into the cage. Savage follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Blevins to the canvas! Savage pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Blevins has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mick Savage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Wynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera has chosen Cari�o Brutal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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, Mason Wynn!
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, Brandon Vera!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
Vera tries to pull guard but Wynn holds him up against the cage and eventually Vera drops back down to his feet.
Vera gets control of Wynn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vera looking for a sweep. Not yet Vera, not yet.
Wynn wants to pass the guard but Vera is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vera wants to clinch up but Wynn keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Wynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wynn tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wynn jumps into guard, dragging Vera to the mat.
Wynn controlling Vera's posture.
Wynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wynn shoots in for a takedown but Vera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wynn wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Wynn tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wynn smiles and moves away.
Vera slaps away a takedown attempt from Wynn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera clinches up against the cage.
Vera drags the fight down to the ground.
Vera wants to sweep here but Wynn controlling him for the moment.
Vera trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vera looking for a sweep. Not yet Vera, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wynn is breathing heavily.
Vera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wynn looks a forlorn figure.
Vera raining down shots from the mount!
Vera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wynn working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wynn is trying desperately to improve position.
Vera working Wynn over with strikes here.
Vera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera cracks Wynn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vera with a couple of short strikes.
Vera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynn is trying desperately to improve position.
Vera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wynn hang on?
Wynn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vera working Wynn over with strikes here.
Wynn wants to hold on but Vera pushes him away.
Wynn taking shots to the head.
Wynn tries to reverse the position but Vera maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera landing strikes from the mount.
Vera breaks from Wynn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wynn regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wynn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wynn working a defensive guard here.
Vera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vera cracks Wynn with a solid left hand.
Vera lands a couple of elbows.
Wynn trying to keep a closed guard but Vera is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wynn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vera. Vera obviously looking to wear him down.
Vera swings for the body but Wynn moves out of range.
Vera clinches up with Wynn and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vera moves into the clinch successfully.
Vera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wynn thows a big elbow that misses.
Wynn preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wynn manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera postures up in Wynn's guard and throws a big left but Wynn blocks it.
Vera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wynn pulls Vera in close to prevent any damage.
Vera is looking to work some ground and pound but Wynn has wrist control.
Wynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vera's guard.
Wynn trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Wynn won't allow Vera to sweep him here.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vera is on top in guard.
Vera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vera manages to get himself to full guard.
Vera wants to sweep here but Wynn controlling him for the moment.
Wynn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wynn prevents Vera from getting back to his feet.
Vera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wynn's guard.
Vera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wynn has control of Vera's left arm, preventing Vera from doing any damage.
Vera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wynn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon Vera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vera passes Wynn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wynn wants to get back to full guard.
Vera is pressing down on Wynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wynn is holding on for now.
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.
Vera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wynn defending well though.
Wynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vera.
Vera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wynn kicks off Vera and gets to his feet.
Wynn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wynn counters with a single leg into guard. Vera didn't expect that.
Wynn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wynn wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Wynn won't allow Vera to sweep him here.
Wynn passes Vera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vera misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vera throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Wynn dominated that second round.
That's time! Wynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vera as he jumps to the side.
Vera slaps away a takedown attempt from Wynn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vera decides to pull guard.
Vera will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn preventing the sweep.
Vera keeping full guard, as Wynn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn won't allow Vera to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vera scores with a push kick.
Vera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wynn's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Vera.
Wynn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandon Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vera.
Vera darts in and clinches Wynn up against the cage.
Vera successfully pulls guard.
Vera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wynn!
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is bucking up trying to escape but Vera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wynn is trying desperately to improve position.
Vera scoring with strikes but Wynn is staying in there.
Vera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vera landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is trying to escape the mount.
Wynn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wynn looks a forlorn figure.
Vera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Vera.
Vera unloads with some shots from mount but Wynn bucks and avoids them well.
Vera with the ground and pound from mount.
Vera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wynn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vera landing shots from mount.
Vera lands a big shot there that rocks Wynn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wynn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wynn tries to hold on but Vera pushes him away.
Vera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vera raining down shots from the mount!
Vera avoids the attempt from Wynn to control.
Vera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vera looking to finish with strikes here!
Vera looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vera 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kompakt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshida Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gracie Family Entrada. Kompakt Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kompakt Gracie!
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, Yoshida Kotaro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kotaro.
Kotaro misses with a low kick.
Kotaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Kotaro crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Kotaro misses with a knee to the head.
Kotaro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kotaro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kotaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Kotaro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kotaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kotaro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kotaro misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kotaro.
Kotaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kotaro scores a nice knee to the body.
Gracie is working for takedown but Kotaro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kotaro lands a knee to the head.
Gracie is trying to drag Kotaro to the mat but Kotaro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kotaro.
Kotaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kotaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kotaro looks gassed!
Kotaro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Kotaro.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotaro.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kotaro throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kotaro. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kompakt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kotaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kotaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kotaro.
Kotaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kotaro.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Kotaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Kotaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kotaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kotaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kotaro.
Yoshida Kotaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotaro.
Yoshida Kotaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kotaro. That's going to slow Gracie down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kotaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kotaro.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kotaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kotaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kotaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kotaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kotaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Kotaro lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Kotaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Kotaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Kotaro scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Kotaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kotaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kotaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kotaro scores with a head kick.
Kotaro throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Kotaro lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kotaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotaro tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotaro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kotaro.
Kotaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshida Kotaro dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kotaro throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kotaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kotaro connects with a high kick.
Kotaro throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kotaro cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kotaro.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kotaro throws and low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Yoshida Kotaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kotaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kotaro misses with a head kick.
Kotaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kotaro throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Kotaro throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kotaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotaro misses with a head kick.
Kotaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotaro stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Kotaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kotaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kotaro.
Kotaro throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kotaro connects with a high kick.
Kompakt Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kotaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kompakt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kotaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotaro.
Kotaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kotaro.
Kotaro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kotaro.
Kotaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotaro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Kotaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Kotaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kotaro.
Kotaro keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kotaro.
Kotaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kotaro.
Kotaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kotaro.
Kotaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kotaro.
Kotaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Kotaro moves into the clinch.
Kotaro connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kotaro scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kotaro.
Gracie prevents Kotaro from breaking the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Kotaro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Kotaro.
Kotaro misses with a head kick.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kotaro. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Kotaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Kotaro tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshida Kotaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kotaro scores with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Kotaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kotaro tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Kotaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotaro throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kotaro throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotaro throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Kotaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Kotaro settles back down.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kotaro defends it nicely.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kotaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kotaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie checks a low kick from Kotaro.
A head kick misses from Kotaro.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kotaro can pounce on him.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Kotaro sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Kotaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kotaro lands a high kick!
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kompakt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotaro scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kotaro.
Good leg kick by Kotaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kotaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida Kotaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kotaro misses with a head kick.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Kotaro, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Kotaro against the cage but Kotaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kotaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Kotaro.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kotaro. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kotaro.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kotaro. Kotaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Kotaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kotaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kotaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kotaro.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kotaro.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kotaro.
Good leg kick by Kotaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kotaro throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kotaro thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Kotaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kotaro.
Kotaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kotaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kotaro.
Kotaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kotaro.
Kotaro throws a nice head kick!
Kotaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kompakt Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida Kotaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kotaro 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshida Kotaro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Noffsinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Cavaleiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noffsinger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Flash Gordon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Noffsinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Cavaleiro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noffsinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Noffsinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Noffsinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cavaleiro is looking to escape.
Cavaleiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger is taking a breather. Cavaleiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cavaleiro wants to get back to his feet.
Cavaleiro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Noffsinger throwing shots but Cavaleiro is blocking nicely.
Noffsinger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Noffsinger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cavaleiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Noffsinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cavaleiro is trying to stand up here but Noffsinger is controlling him well.
Noffsinger thows a huge punch but Cavaleiro dodges it nicely.
Cavaleiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noffsinger lands a nice short elbow.
Cavaleiro is trying to stand.
Noffsinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger is nestled in close to Cavaleiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Noffsinger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cavaleiro tries to kick Noffsinger off but Noffsinger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cavaleiro looks gassed!
Noffsinger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Noffsinger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cavaleiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cavaleiro on the ground.
Still in half guard, Noffsinger seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger lands strikes from half guard.
Noffsinger wants to free his trapped foot but Cavaleiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noffsinger content to control rather than advance.
Noffsinger trying to control from half guard but Cavaleiro is working away.
Noffsinger stops Cavaleiro from getting back to his feet.
Noffsinger slips a nice elbow through Cavaleiro's hands, connecting with Cavaleiro's forehead.
Noffsinger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Noffsinger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Noffsinger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavaleiro taking some punishment here, with Noffsinger in his half guard.
Noffsinger wants to advance to full mount but Cavaleiro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Noffsinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cavaleiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cavaleiro has momentary wrist control but Noffsinger slips an elbow through the middle.
Noffsinger won't allow Cavaleiro to get back to his feet.
Noffsinger works over Cavaleiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Noffsinger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cavaleiro wants to stand but Noffsinger is controlling the position.
Noffsinger trying to control but Cavaleiro is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Noffsinger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Noffsinger closes the distance and clinches.
Cavaleiro blocks an elbow strike from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Marcos Cavaleiro has been cut.
Noffsinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cavaleiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Noffsinger avoids the damage to the body.
Noffsinger misses with an elbow over the top.
Noffsinger lands an elbow just above Cavaleiro 's eye.
Noffsinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cavaleiro prevents it.
Noffsinger looking to throw knees to the head but Cavaleiro is blocking nicely.
Noffsinger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noffsinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cavaleiro.
Noffsinger prevents Cavaleiro from breaking the clinch.
Noffsinger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Noffsinger stops Cavaleiro from standing up.
Cavaleiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noffsinger prevents Cavaleiro from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noffsinger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noffsinger won't allow Cavaleiro to get back to his feet.
Noffsinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Noffsinger stops Cavaleiro from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Noffsinger throws a sloppy head kick and Cavaleiro moves out of range easily.
Noffsinger clinches up against the cage.
Noffsinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cavaleiro is defending well for now.
Cavaleiro avoiding damage as Noffsinger throws knees to the body.
Noffsinger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cavaleiro blocks the elbow strike.
Noffsinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cavaleiro prevents it.
Noffsinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cavaleiro avoids it.
Cavaleiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Noffsinger won't allow it.
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.
Cavaleiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noffsinger looking to throw knees to the head but Cavaleiro is blocking nicely.
Cavaleiro dodges an elbow strike from Noffsinger.
Cavaleiro tries to break free but Noffsinger pushes him back against the cage.
Cavaleiro is trying to break free.
Noffsinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Noffsinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noffsinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cavaleiro.
Cavaleiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noffsinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cavaleiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noffsinger keeps control of Cavaleiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cavaleiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Noffsinger controls his hands.
Noffsinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cavaleiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Cavaleiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Cavaleiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cavaleiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noffsinger has him pressed against the cage.
Noffsinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cavaleiro.
Cavaleiro working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noffsinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cavaleiro tries to break free but Noffsinger pushes him back against the cage.
Noffsinger misses with the head strike.
Cavaleiro blocks an elbow strike from Noffsinger.
Cavaleiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cavaleiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noffsinger prevents Cavaleiro from breaking the clinch.
Noffsinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Cavaleiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cavaleiro working hard to break the clinch.
Cavaleiro looking to stall.
Cavaleiro is trying to break free.
Noffsinger lands a nice elbow.
Cavaleiro avoiding damage as Noffsinger throws knees to the body.
Noffsinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cavaleiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Noffsinger has double underhooks.
Noffsinger missing with knees to the body.
Noffsinger breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cavaleiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cavaleiro darts in trying to clinch
and Noffsinger counters by moving into the clinch.
Noffsinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Cavaleiro in his tracks for a moment.
Cavaleiro wants to break free but Noffsinger has control.
Cavaleiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Noffsinger has double underhooks.
Cavaleiro managing to block the knees to the body from Noffsinger.
Cavaleiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cavaleiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Noffsinger.
Cavaleiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noffsinger throws a head punch that misses.
Cavaleiro wants to break free but Noffsinger has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavaleiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Noffsinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cavaleiro tries to break free but Noffsinger pushes him back against the cage.
Noffsinger missing with knees to the body.
Noffsinger keeps control of Cavaleiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Noffsinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Cavaleiro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cavaleiro tries to clinch
and Noffsinger counters by moving into the clinch.
Noffsinger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cavaleiro managing to block the knees to the body from Noffsinger.
Cavaleiro misses with an elbow over the top.
Noffsinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cavaleiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Cavaleiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noffsinger avoids it.
Noffsinger lands a damaging elbow.
Noffsinger misses with the head strike.
Noffsinger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cavaleiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Noffsinger is trying to control the action in half guard but Cavaleiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Noffsinger thows a huge punch but Cavaleiro dodges it nicely.
Cavaleiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noffsinger.
Cavaleiro wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noffsinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cavaleiro misses with a two punch combination.
Cavaleiro misses with a head kick.
Noffsinger looks to land a right hand but Cavaleiro moved out of range.
Noffsinger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Noffsinger moves into the clinch.
Noffsinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noffsinger lands a damaging elbow.
Noffsinger missing with knees to the body.
Noffsinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cavaleiro's efforts to push away.
Noffsinger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Noffsinger obliges.
Cavaleiro is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger pushes off an throws an elbow but Cavaleiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noffsinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cavaleiro avoids it.
Cavaleiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cavaleiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Noffsinger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cavaleiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cavaleiro is trying to break the clinch but Noffsinger has him pressed against the cage.
Cavaleiro tries to break the clinch but Noffsinger is controlling the position.
Noffsinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cavaleiro avoids it.
Cavaleiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside.
Cavaleiro is trying to force a seperation but Noffsinger has the dominant position.
Cavaleiro takes an elbow to the temple.
Noffsinger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cavaleiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cavaleiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noffsinger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cavaleiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noffsinger has him pressed against the cage.
Noffsinger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cavaleiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Noffsinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavaleiro tries to clinch but Noffsinger moves away
and Noffsinger counters with an outside leg kick.
Cavaleiro looks to clinch
and Noffsinger counters by clinching up.
Noffsinger with a knee to the head.
Cavaleiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noffsinger is defending well for now.
Cavaleiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noffsinger trying to land knees to the body.
Noffsinger effectively controlling the action here.
Noffsinger has Cavaleiro pressed against the cage, preventing Cavaleiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cavaleiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Noffsinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cavaleiro is trying to force a seperation but Noffsinger has the dominant position.
Cain Noffsinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Noffsinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cavaleiro can't break the clinch.
Cavaleiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noffsinger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noffsinger.
Noffsinger tries a knee to the head but Cavaleiro blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavaleiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Noffsinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noffsinger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Noffsinger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John DaSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dire Bruin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DaSilva comes into the arena with Bullet the Blue Sky blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John DaSilva!
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, Dire Bruin!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for DaSilva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DaSilva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DaSilva misses with a double jab.
Bruin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruin moves into full mount! DaSilva won't be happy about that!
Bruin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bruin with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaSilva tries to hold on but Bruin pushes him away.
DaSilva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DaSilva wants to control but Bruin is having none of it.
Bruin tries to control but DaSilva wriggling away.
The referee warns DaSilva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Bruin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bruin is landing with some decent strikes but DaSilva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bruin looking to finish DaSilva with some ground and pound. This is bad for DaSilva!
Bruin lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruin working DaSilva over with strikes here.
DaSilva is rocked!
Bruin with a couple of short strikes.
Oh DaSilva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruin connects with a bit shot that sees DaSilva covering up! More strikes from Bruin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bruin is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dire Bruin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Vera has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Vera!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Vera.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva tries for a takedown but Vera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big head kick from Vera and Silva is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Rogerio Silva has been cut.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vera is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vera wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Vera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
Vera misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vera keeps Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Vera throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Vera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Vera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vera throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva moves out of range as Vera strikes.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Vera delivers a nice body kick.
Vera thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vera misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera cracks Silva with a good jab.
Vera lands a big shot that drops Silva! Can he finish him?
Silva is rocked!
Vera throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva is working an open guard so Vera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vera throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Silva stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vera follows into mount!
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vera controlling from the full mount.
Vera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Vera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vera throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vera controlling from mount.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera looking to finish with strikes here!
Vera thowing shots but they're missing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Vera lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Vera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big head kick from Vera and Silva is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Vera stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vera digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Vera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michael Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Silva! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Vera slips nicely into half guard.
Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vera decides to stand up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vera, right into the meat.
Vera throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Michael Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera lands a high kick to the side of Silva's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Vera dives into guard, looking to finish.
Vera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vera thumps Silva with a low kick.
A shot to de liver by Vera. Beautiful body shot.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Vera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vera throws a monster overhand right that drops Silva! Vera follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Vera!
Michael Vera is the new light heavyweight champion!
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