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RFC 5 - Hunted Hunters PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barei Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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203 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson 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, Barei Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Almeida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Almeida is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Almeida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Almeida defends it.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Almeida flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Almeida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Almeida is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Almeida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Almeida swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Almeida tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Almeida swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Almeida is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie blocks Almeida's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gracie has hold of Almeida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Almeida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida is in no mood to give up.
Almeida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida can't escape the position.
Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Almeida is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Britten Pickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pter Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov has chosen Du Hast - Rammstein as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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, Britten Pickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pter Baskov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baskov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pickens lands a big head kick that sends Baskov tumbling to the mat! Pickens takes a step backwards and waves Baskov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Baskov is rocked!
It looks like Pter Baskov has been cut.
No luck for Baskov with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pickens. No joy for Baskov on that attempt.
Britten Pickens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pter Baskov.
Baskov fails to land the takedown.
Baskov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pickens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pickens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baskov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pickens finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baskov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baskov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickens tries to keep at a distance but Baskov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baskov wants a takedown.
Pickens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pickens manages to break the clinch.
Britten Pickens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pickens tries a head kick but it misses.
Baskov tries to clinch but Pickens is having none of it.
Pickens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baskov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pickens throws a head kick that misses.
Pter Baskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pickens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov shoots for a takedown but Pickens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pickens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pickens lands a nice looking body kick.
Baskov looks gassed!
Baskov tries to clinch but Pickens moves out of range.
Pickens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pickens! Baskov is out on his feet! Pickens rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Baskov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Baskov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Britten Pickens!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Jarvinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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230 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yrjo Jarvinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort with a hook.
Jarvinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jarvinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jarvinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jarvinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jarvinen wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Belfort is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jarvinen working for a triangle but Belfort defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarvinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarvinen is looking for a triangle but Belfort pushes his legs off easily.
Jarvinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belfort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen looking for a triangle here. Belfort is fighting it but it looks tight! Jarvinen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Belfort is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yrjo Jarvinen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilianenko Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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277 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilianenko Fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noel Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fedor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fedor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Fedor up and slammed him! Fedor can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!
Fedor gets back to half guard.
Fedor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Fedor actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Fedor defends it well.
Fedor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Fedor is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has control of Fedor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fedor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fedor tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Fedor has left one of his arms exposed and Jackson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Fedor screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burn Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burn Hell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Bullit!
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, Burn Hell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell wants to clinch.
Bullit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hell sprawls well initially but Bullit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bullit wants to work for an arm triangle but Hell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bullit is pressing down on Hell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hell is holding on for now.
Bullit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hell is just riding it out for now. Bullit eventually gives up the hold.
Bullit tries to pass to full mount but Hell defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bullit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bullit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bullit trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Bullit stopping the sweep attempt from Hell.
Bullit advances position into side control!
Hell can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Bullit working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bullit tries for a kimura but Hell is defending well.
Hell wants to get back to his feet but Bullit drags him back down.
Bullit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bullit is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but Bullit keeps moving and retains side control.
Bullit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hell, who protects the arm well.
Hell is not content to let Bullit control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Bullit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bullit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bullit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bullit seems to be looking for submissions.
Hell moves into full guard.
Bullit looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hell keeping full guard, as Bullit tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bullit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bullit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Hell lands but Bullit takes it in his stride.
Bullit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hell is looking to escape.
Bullit is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bullit is trying to work for a kimura but Hell is defending well.
Hell is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bullit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullit wants to pass to mount but Hell is defending the position.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bullit is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hell with a poor takedown
and Bullit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bullit stays in close to Hell's body and controls the position.
Bullit looking to pass the guard.
Bullit passes Hell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullit is working for a kimura but Hell is defending it quite comfortably.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Bullit has control of the leg.
Bullit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hell sees it coming and defends easily.
Bullit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bullit is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullit is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hell wants to control but Bullit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bullit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hell's guard.
Hell looking to control.
Hell can't keep his opponent in guard - Bullit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullit moves nicely into side control.
Bullit is trying to get an arm triangle but Hell is defending well.
Charlie Bullit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bullit is chipping away with strikes.
Hell struggling a bit here.
Hell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hell wants to control but Bullit postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bullit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bullit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bullit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bullit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bullit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hell, who protects the arm well.
Hell is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bullit decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hell to his feet.
Burn Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bullit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bullit works his way into full mount!
Hell really wants to buck Bullit off and get back to his feet.
Bullit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hell tries to lock up and control but Bullit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullit landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bullit takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bullit has his arm under Hell's chin here. Game over son! Bullit squeezes tightly and Hell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Bullit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Cain Velasquez enters the ring!
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238 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Georges Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Velasquez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Velasquez won't let Silva get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Velasquez throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Velasquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Velasquez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Velasquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez thowing shots but they're missing.
Velasquez won't let Silva get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Velasquez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Velasquez.
Velasquez raining down shots from the mount!
Velasquez throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Velasquez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Velasquez loaded up on that one.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Velasquez.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Velasquez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Velasquez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velasquez thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Velasquez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Velasquez 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 somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Silva fails with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Velasquez is controlling him well.
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Velasquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velasquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Velasquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez stops Silva from standing up.
Velasquez postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva pushes Velasquez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Velasquez lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Velasquez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva feints and as Velasquez raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva postures up.
Silva wants to stand but Velasquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Velasquez tries to strike from the bottom.
Silva wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Velasquez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
so Velasquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velasquez postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Velasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Velasquez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Velasquez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez with a nice head shot there.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez working the head with strikes.
Silva tries to escape but Velasquez is in control.
Velasquez in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Velasquez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Georges Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Velasquez prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Velasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Velasquez wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva tries for a takedown but Velasquez circles away easily
and Velasquez counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva tries for a takedown but Velasquez circles away easily
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez working the ground and pound.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Velasquez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is chipping away with strikes.
Silva is pushing Velasquez's head away, looking to escape. Velasquez manages to hold on to the position though.
Velasquez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva tries to escape but Velasquez is in control.
Check out the look on Velasquez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Velasquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva has his feet on Velasquez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Velasquez shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Velasquez.
Silva is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Cain Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Velasquez postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cain Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez stops Silva from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling his head.
Georges Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velasquez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koa Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas CdS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Koa Sobral!
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, Lucas CdS!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral lands a two punch combo.
CdS shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobral sprawls well. He's pushed CdS's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
CdS fails to land the takedown.
Sobral keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koa Sobral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas CdS.
CdS scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sobral wants to control but CdS is keeping busy.
CdS is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sobral has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sobral wants to get back to full guard.
CdS wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobral keeps working.
Sobral wants to improve his position but CdS is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sobral is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral wants to control but CdS is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sobral fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
CdS takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sobral keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Sobral - just one landing.
Sobral throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobral misses with a double jab.
Sobral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobral throws the left hand but CdS avoids the punch easily.
Sobral lands a jab to the head.
CdS has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from CdS there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Sobral. Beautiful body shot.
CdS looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CdS fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobral avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobral scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Lucas CdS has been cut.
No joy there for Sobral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sobral fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobral lands the left hand.
Sobral misses with a few strikes there.
Sobral lands the left hand.
CdS fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobral avoids it really well and circles away.
CdS avoids a punch combination nicely.
CdS closes the distance and clinches up with Sobral, looking for a takedown. CdS pushes Sobral against the ropes but Sobral circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sobral misses with a wild combination.
CdS checks a leg kick nicely.
Sobral misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Sobral finds it's target.
CdS is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sobral.
Sobral tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Sobral as he connects with a hook.
CdS takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobral misses with a few strikes there.
Sobral slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
CdS is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobral lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Sobral coming out on top.
CdS is still on wobbly legs! Can Sobral finish him?
Sobral looks to land a combination but CdS avoids it well.
CdS seems to have recovered his senses.
Sobral throws a right and a left that both miss.
CdS dodges the punch combination from Sobral.
CdS on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobral throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobral misses with the combination.
Koa Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by CdS as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobral moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Sobral.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Sobral dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas CdS's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Sobral rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but CdS moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobral cracks CdS with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sobral smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sobral lands with a big left! CdS is wobbled badly! Sobral comes in with a flurry of punches and drops CdS to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Koa Sobral!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Everton Pirolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nascimento's choice of entrance music: I N F E R N O. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Everton Pirolla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento throws a good cross that connects.
Nascimento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pirolla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nascimento has Pirolla up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nascimento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Pirolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nascimento takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nascimento tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pirolla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nascimento somewhat.
Pirolla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pirolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nascimento lands a right hook to the body.
Pirolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
Pirolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a head kick.
Pirolla throws a series of strikes that have Nascimento backpedaling.
Pirolla dodges the punch combination from Nascimento.
Everton Pirolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pirolla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nascimento slips a jab and a cross from Pirolla.
Nascimento shoots for a double leg takedown but Pirolla sprawls well. He's pushed Nascimento's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Nascimento misses.
Nascimento dodges the punch combination from Pirolla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nascimento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nascimento moves in looking to clinch but Pirolla pushes him off.
Nascimento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nascimento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pirolla lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nascimento moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pirolla missing with a left hand there. Nascimento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nascimento gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pirolla.
Pirolla tries to bum rush Nascimento with a series of wild strikes but Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nascimento slips a straight right by Pirolla.
Pirolla misses with a looping left.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Pirolla shows good takedown defense.
Everton Pirolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Nascimento.
Nascimento swings for the body but Pirolla moves out of range.
Everton Pirolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pirolla stalks Nascimento and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nascimento's face. Nascimento staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Nascimento on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pirolla avoids the head kick by Nascimento.
Nice uppercut there from Pirolla.
Pirolla lands a jab.
Nascimento misses with a two punch combination.
Pirolla scores with a jab to the head.
Pirolla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nascimento's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento clinches.
Pirolla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pirolla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pirolla is trying to break the clinch but Nascimento is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Pirolla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nascimento is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pirolla is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nascimento.
Pirolla is trying to force a seperation but Nascimento has the dominant position.
Pirolla working hard to break the clinch.
Pirolla is trying to force a seperation but Nascimento has the dominant position.
Pirolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pirolla is trying to break the clinch but Nascimento is controlling him.
Nascimento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pirolla has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pirolla misses the jab.
Pirolla with a jab.
Pirolla scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pirolla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nascimento shoots in looking for a takedown. Pirolla tries to sprawl out of it but Nascimento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pirolla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Pirolla.
Pirolla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nascimento.
Nascimento is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pirolla.
Nascimento changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pirolla tries to avoid it but Nascimento manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pirolla to the ground. Pirolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nascimento looks gassed!
Pirolla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nascimento counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirolla wants to stand but Nascimento is controlling the position.
Nascimento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nascimento drops back looking for a leg! Pirolla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pirolla manages to kick Nascimento off! Nascimento jumps back into Pirolla's guard.
Nascimento throwing strikes but missing.
Nascimento is looking to stand up but Pirolla won't let him.
Nascimento stops Pirolla from standing up.
Pirolla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pirolla tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nascimento showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pirolla.
Pirolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pirolla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nascimento throws a series of punches but Pirolla avoids them all with ease.
Nascimento swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pirolla.
Nascimento clinches up against the ropes.
Nascimento goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pirolla prevents it.
Nascimento breaks from the clinch.
Pirolla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pirolla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pirolla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nascimento throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pirolla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pirolla misses with the combination.
Nascimento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pirolla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pirolla lands an overhand right.
Nascimento looks to throw the jab but Pirolla is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nascimento moves in looking to clinch but Pirolla pushes him off.
Pirolla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nascimento gets a clinch.
Nascimento manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento walks into a straight right hand from Pirolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everton Pirolla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pirolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nascimento.
Nascimento is looking to clinch but Pirolla is avoiding it.
Nascimento shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pirolla pinned against the cage. Pirolla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pirolla tries to bum rush Nascimento with a series of wild strikes but Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Pirolla does no damage.
Nascimento closes the distance and pushes Pirolla back into the ropes.
Nascimento gets control of Pirolla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nascimento will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nascimento has his feet on Pirolla's thighs here. He's pushed Pirolla off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pirolla screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wagner Nascimento!
Wagner Nascimento is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Sullivan Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sullivan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crook4Life. Jacob Sullivan Sullivan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacob Sullivan Sullivan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Joe!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Sullivan dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Sullivan's head and hops out.
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Joe sprawls well.
Crunch! Joe slams his shin into Sullivan's torso.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe swinging wilding here.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Joe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jacob Sullivan Sullivan has been cut.
Joe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Joe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sullivan will feel that in the morning.
Joe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sullivan's sensitive parts.
Joe connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sullivan - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Joe!
Jack Joe is the new welterweight champion!
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