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RCF 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgie Sainte Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinicius Ferrari has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple 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, Georgie Sainte Piere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Georgie Sainte Piere has been cut.
Sainte Piere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferrari throws a nice looking combination but Sainte Piere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sainte Piere gets the takedown into side control.
Ferrari tries to buck Sainte Piere off but Sainte Piere is having none of it.
Sainte Piere fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ferrari gets back to half guard.
Sainte Piere content to control rather than advance.
Sainte Piere lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari tries to get to full guard but Sainte Piere has control of the leg.
Ferrari looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainte Piere looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferrari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ferrari gets back to full guard.
Sainte Piere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferrari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sainte Piere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sainte Piere postures up in Ferrari's guard and throws a big left but Ferrari blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferrari keeping full guard, as Sainte Piere tries to pass.
Sainte Piere 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.
Ferrari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferrari looking for a guillotine here but Sainte Piere defends easily.
Ferrari looks gassed!
Ferrari keeping full guard, as Sainte Piere tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainte Piere working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferrari's head.
Sainte Piere landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sainte Piere is aware though and is defending well.
Sainte Piere lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sainte Piere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sainte Piere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferrari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sainte Piere has managed to get both his arms back between Ferrari's legs - danger averted.
Sainte Piere is pushing down on Ferrari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferrari is fighting to maintain full guard but Sainte Piere has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sainte Piere working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ferrari moves into full guard.
Sainte Piere cracks Ferrari with a solid left hand.
Sainte Piere has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferrari keeping moving, preventing Sainte Piere from controlling successfully.
Sainte Piere controlling from the top position.
Sainte Piere content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sainte Piere decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ferrari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Ferrari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgie Sainte Piere's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferrari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainte Piere moves away.
Ferrari misses with a double jab.
Ferrari misses with the combination.
Ferrari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferrari misses with a hook. Sainte Piere ducked under it nicely.
Sainte Piere shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferrari tries to sprawl out of it but Sainte Piere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferrari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Georgie Sainte Piere 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.
Sainte Piere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferrari pinned against the cage. Ferrari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferrari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sainte Piere dives in and grabs Ferrari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferrari pushes down on Sainte Piere's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgie Sainte Piere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sainte Piere avoids the body shot from Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a right hand that Sainte Piere ducks under and follows up with a left that Sainte Piere also avoids with ease.
Ferrari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferrari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sainte Piere.
No joy there for Ferrari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferrari misses with a double jab.
No luck for Sainte Piere with that takedown attempt.
Sainte Piere looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferrari is fending him off so far but Sainte Piere persists. Nope, Ferrari circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrari fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sainte Piere takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferrari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferrari throws a body punch but Sainte Piere moves out of range.
Ferrari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Ferrari misses.
Ferrari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sainte Piere.
Vinicius Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sainte Piere to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sainte Piere is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainte Piere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sainte Piere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sainte Piere landing with the ground and pound.
Sainte Piere trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Ferrari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sainte Piere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Sainte Piere keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferrari's head.
Sainte Piere working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sainte Piere stands up over Ferrari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sainte Piere makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferrari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sainte Piere pushing down on Ferrari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferrari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sainte Piere scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Georgie Sainte Piere will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Georgie Sainte Piere's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sainte Piere is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sainte Piere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sainte Piere throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Ferrari does no damage.
Ferrari throws a combination. Sainte Piere tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferrari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainte Piere manages to avoid it.
Ferrari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferrari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferrari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferrari leaves Sainte Piere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgie Sainte Piere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sainte Piere has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferrari finds it's way round the side to connect with Sainte Piere's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainte Piere shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferrari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferrari.
Ferrari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainte Piere manages to avoid it.
Ferrari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sainte Piere.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sainte Piere.
Ferrari is looking to reverse the position.
Ferrari on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sainte Piere lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sainte Piere slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sainte Piere works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sainte Piere lands an elbow.
Sainte Piere tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sainte Piere has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferrari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferrari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferrari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sainte Piere scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to get to full guard but Sainte Piere has control of the leg.
Sainte Piere is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sainte Piere prevents Ferrari from improving his position.
Georgie Sainte Piere overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sainte Piere working the head and body with strikes.
Sainte Piere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferrari sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferrari misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferrari slaps away a takedown attempt from Sainte Piere, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferrari swings for the body but Sainte Piere moves out of range.
Sainte Piere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sainte Piere shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sainte Piere showed some decent athleticism there.
Sainte Piere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferrari tries to roll over but Sainte Piere keeps him under control.
Sainte Piere is keen to just control but Ferrari is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vinicius Ferrari.
I think Ferrari 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vinicius Ferrari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Sehn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Canses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Sehn looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Sehn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Canses!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sehn doesn't manage to clinch there - Canses circles away.
Canses closes the distance and clinches.
Sehn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sehn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canses fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sehn moves in looking to clinch but Canses pushes him off.
Canses closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Canses lands in his opponent's guard.
Canses is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sehn has momentary wrist control but Canses slips an elbow through the middle.
Canses landing some decent shots from guard.
Sehn is breathing heavily.
Canses slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Canses grinds an elbow into Sehn's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canses creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Canses grinds an elbow into Sehn's temple.
Canses working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Canses working the body and head with strikes.
Sehn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sehn taking a bit of punishment here - Canses scoring with strikes.
Canses in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Canses in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sehn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Canses working the head and body with strikes.
Canses working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canses lands a nice forearm strike.
Sehn taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Canses in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Canses in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sehn taking a bit of punishment here - Canses scoring with strikes.
Canses cracks Sehn with a big right hand but Sehn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Canses lands a decent elbow from side control.
Canses scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canses landing a few strikes.
Canses landing a few strikes.
Canses is putting a hurting on Sehn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Canses cracks Sehn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Canses creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Canses landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Canses working the ground and pound.
Canses landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Canses in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Canses scoring with punches from side control.
Canses scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sehn to see if he's OK.
Sehn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canses's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Canses drops an elbow to the side of Sehn's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canses working Sehn over with strikes.
Sehn taking some punishment here, with Canses in his half guard.
Canses is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Canses lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canses connects with a nice short shot to Sehn's temple.
Sehn taking some punishment here, with Canses in his half guard.
Canses trying to pass the guard but Sehn defending well.
Canses scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Canses winds up and cracks Sehn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sehn is looking for a sweep. Canses is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sehn is working hard here to advance position.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canses connects with a nice short shot to Sehn's temple.
Sehn manages to get to full guard.
Canses is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canses scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canses's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Canses lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Canses lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sehn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canses working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canses's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Canses scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Canses dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Canses shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sehn's guard.
Canses lands a couple of elbows.
Canses makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sehn keeping full guard, as Canses tries to pass.
Sehn has momentary wrist control but Canses slips an elbow through the middle.
Sehn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Canses lands a couple of digs.
Sehn can't keep his opponent in guard - Canses advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Canses working Sehn over with strikes.
Canses scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canses lands strikes from half guard.
Canses lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canses tries to pass to full mount but Sehn defends it.
Sehn has hold of Canses's hands but Canses slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canses looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Canses passes to side control.
Canses scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Canses's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canses lands a nice forearm strike.
Canses working the ground and pound.
Canses lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sehn down.
Canses lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sehn down.
Sehn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canses misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sehn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Canses defends it well.
Canses works his way to full guard. Good work.
Canses throwing short punches from the bottom.
Canses thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rob Canses has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canses throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Canses doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Canses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canses fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sehn avoids it really well and circles away.
Sehn swats away the attempt to clinch by Canses.
Rafael Sehn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sehn is looking to clinch.
Sehn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canses pinned against the cage. Canses gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Canses gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canses looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sehn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canses lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Canses working Sehn over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Canses.
Sehn won't allow Canses to pass to mount.
Canses takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sehn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Canses thows a big elbow that misses.
Sehn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canses passes Sehn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sehn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Canses is nestled in close to Sehn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Canses lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Canses looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sehn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sehn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Canses scores with a couple of nice shots.
Canses working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Canses lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Canses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sehn gets the takedown into side control.
Canses is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sehn off and has taken his back!
Canses is working the ground and pound. Can Sehn escape?
Can Sehn hold on?! Canses is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Canses. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sehn is really stuck here.
Canses is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Canses lands a shot to the head.
Sehn grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Canses landing with strikes.
Sehn covers up after that shot from Canses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canses lands punches and elbows.
Canses throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sehn could be in trouble here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canses connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sehn to escape the position.
Sehn tries to break free.
Sehn grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Canses has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sehn.
Canses is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sehn. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Canses is trying to stick to Sehn's back but Sehn is turning into Canses. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Canses's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sehn.
Canses scores with a nice shot.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sehn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sehn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Canses scores with a nice shot.
Canses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sehn is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Canses scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sehn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canses landing strikes.
Sehn prevents Canses from improving position.
Canses scoring with punches and elbows.
Sehn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sehn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Canses landing a few strikes.
Canses lands some shots froms side control.
Canses cracks Sehn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sehn sneaks back into half guard.
Canses trying to pass the guard but Sehn defending well.
Nice strikes from Canses there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canses working over Sehn with some ground and pound. Sehn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Canses working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sehn taking some punishment here, with Canses in his half guard.
Sehn is in trouble now - Canses has advanced to mount!
Canses connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Canses scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Canses scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sehn?
Canses with shots to the head and body - Sehn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sehn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Canses scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sehn?
Canses lands a big shot there that rocks Sehn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canses looking to finish Sehn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sehn!
Canses putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Canses lands with some strikes.
Sehn is working to get back to half guard.
Canses fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Canses with a couple of short strikes.
Canses putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Canses lands with some strikes.
Sehn is in a horrible position here. Canses smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rafael Sehn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canses blocks Sehn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rob Canses is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canses lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Canses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canses 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 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Canses!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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19
195 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist leaves Martinez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fist misses with a head kick.
Fist shoots in and bounces Martinez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fist tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Fist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Fist pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fist is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martinez tries to bench press Fist off him but Fist keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but Fist keeps moving and retains side control.
Fist decides to stand back up.
Fist drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Fist is keeping the position.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fist is breathing heavily.
Martinez 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.
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Fist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fist manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Fist's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Fist in his guard.
Fist stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Fist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martinez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but Fist defending well.
Martinez works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fist is surviving well by controlling Martinez's body position as best he can.
Fist tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Martinez looking to finish with strikes here!
Martinez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fist turns into him and now he's in Martinez's guard.
Martinez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Fist 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.
Martinez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fist counters with a shoot takedown. Martinez fights it but they end up in guard.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Fist is proving a slippery customer.
Fist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Martinez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fist is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fist to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Fist tries to stand but can't do so whilst Martinez controls his leg.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Fist has control of the leg.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fist shoots in and drives through. Martinez sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fist shoots in but Martinez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinez misses with a takedown
and Fist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Martinez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Danny Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fist shoots in but Martinez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt
so Fist counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Fist from controlling successfully.
Fist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Fist pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Fist defends easily.
Fist with a nice head shot there.
Fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fist has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
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.
Fist trying to move into half guard but instead Martinez has managed to sweep!
Martinez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard.
Martinez working for a triangle but Fist defends it easily.
Fist is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martinez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martinez has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fist has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Fist dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fist!
Martinez wants to control the pace but Fist is squirming around nicely.
Martinez throwing strikes here but Fist is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Martinez throwing shots but Fist is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fist gets back to full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Fist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fist trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Mario Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martinez scores with a takedown into Fist's guard.
Fist doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fist is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fist wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fist defends it easily.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fist stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Fist prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Fist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martinez gets full guard.
Fist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fist has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danny Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Martinez.
I think Fist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Fist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Come Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Penn!
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, Barack Obina!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obina pinned against the cage. Obina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Obina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Obina lands a body shot.
Penn shoots in but Obina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obina wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Obina shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Obina bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Obina scores with a punch to the head.
Obina looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Obina misses with a hook.
Penn moves out of range as Obina strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obina misses with a straight right.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obina.
Obina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Obina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Obina tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Obina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obina throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Obina misses with a wild body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Penn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Obina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obina throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn'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.
Obina throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Obina misses with a straight left.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obina but Obina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Obina, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Obina against the cage but Obina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Obina might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obina scores with a nice head shot.
Obina throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Obina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Obina pushes him off.
Penn slips a jab from Obina.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Nice uppercut there from Obina.
BJ Penn's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Obina! Penn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obina!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Raucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipe Raucci could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Romulo Ribeiro's chin.
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filipe Raucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romulo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raucci closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.
Ribeiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raucci backwards.
Ribeiro taking a breather.
Raucci looking for a takedown.
Raucci changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ribeiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raucci tries to clinch but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro jabs Raucci right on the nose. Raucci blinks but takes it well.
Ribeiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raucci wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is dominant here and he's now got Raucci's back!
Raucci is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ribeiro controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Ribeiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Raucci covers up after that shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro has good solid back control here.
Ribeiro thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Raucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Raucci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Raucci looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ribeiro missing with strikes.
Raucci avoids the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ribeiro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Raucci doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ribeiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Raucci is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro trying to control.
Ribeiro throwing damaging strikes from the back! Raucci could be in trouble here!
Raucci wants to get back to his feet.
Raucci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ribeiro.
Raucci is trying to get back to his feet but Ribeiro has full control of the position and if anything, Raucci has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Raucci 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribeiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Raucci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Raucci controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Raucci is breathing heavily.
Raucci is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Ribeiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raucci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raucci lands in his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro working the head and body with strikes.
Raucci is trying to stand.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Raucci defends it.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Raucci is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulo Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Raucci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro is trying to defend but Raucci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ribeiro is controlling Raucci's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raucci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Raucci has wrist control.
Raucci is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribeiro is controlling him.
Raucci 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribeiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.
Raucci wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is dominant here and he's now got Raucci's back!
Ribeiro is looking to control Raucci but Raucci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Despite being in the dominant position, Romulo Ribeiro just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good shot there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raucci scores with a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Raucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Raucci with a nice head shot there.
Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Raucci'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.
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro lands a heavy elbow.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ribeiro with the ground and pound from mount.
Ribeiro won't let Raucci get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ribeiro content just to control the position here.
Ribeiro landing punches.
Ribeiro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Raucci's face.
Raucci trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ribeiro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
Ribeiro content just to control the position here.
Ribeiro looking to control but Raucci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, Romulo Ribeiro just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raucci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raucci fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulo Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Ribeiro both land. Nice combination.
Raucci changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Raucci working the ground and pound.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.
Raucci thows a huge punch but Ribeiro dodges it nicely.
Raucci working Ribeiro over with strikes.
Raucci not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribeiro.
Raucci throws a strike but Ribeiro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raucci wants to stand but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raucci being controlled here, momentarily.
Raucci has momentary wrist control but Ribeiro slips an elbow through the middle.
Raucci wants to stand up but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raucci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raucci tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raucci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ribeiro trying to control but Raucci is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Romulo Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro stops Raucci from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raucci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.
Ribeiro prevents Raucci from getting back to his feet.
Ribeiro stands up from Raucci's guard - Ribeiro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raucci slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribeiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raucci connects with the punch.
Raucci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raucci wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown but Raucci sprawls well.
Filipe Raucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Ribeiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raucci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raucci closes the distance and clinches.
Raucci turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Raucci manages to end up in side control.
Ribeiro sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Raucci there.
Ribeiro trying to control but Raucci postures up.
Raucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raucci decides to stand and escape the position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Filipe Raucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romulo Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raucci lands with a nice combination. Ribeiro backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filipe Raucci showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Ribeiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josenildo Canhotinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Canhotinho might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Năo Haverá Limites. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josenildo Canhotinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hitz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitz lands a left and a right that send Canhotinho crashing to the mat, dazed. Hitz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Josenildo Canhotinho has been cut.
Hitz throws a head kick but Canhotinho moves out of range.
Hitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canhotinho closes the distance and clinches up with Hitz, looking for a takedown. Canhotinho pushes Hitz against the cage but Hitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hitz gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hitz as the two fighters clinch.
Hitz lands a body punch.
Hitz gets underhooks to prevent Canhotinho's takedown attempt.
Hitz has Canhotinho pushed against the cage.
Canhotinho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hitz lands an elbow inside that Canhotinho shrugs off.
Hitz gets underhooks to prevent Canhotinho's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josenildo Canhotinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitz lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Hitz.
Hitz presses Canhotinho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canhotinho can't get the takedown.
Hitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitz lands an uppercut.
Hitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hitz is pressed up against the cage. Canhotinho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hitz down to the mat. Hitz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hitz cracks Canhotinho with an open hand slap.
Hitz lands with a big right hook that stumbles Canhotinho - he's out on his feet here! Hitz follows up with another monster hook that separates Canhotinho from consciousness! Canhotinho falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hitz stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Hitz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Nuterro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Nuterro!
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, Rodrigo Soares!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuterro wants to clinch up but Soares keeps it at a distance.
Nuterro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soares throws a left that rocks Nuterro and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Soares dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nuterro regain composure!
Nuterro is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Nuterro has been cut.
Soares gets to mount! Nuterro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Oh Nuterro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soares controlling the pace for now.
Nuterro seems to have got his legs back now.
Soares 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.
Soares controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuterro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuterro wants to control but Soares is having none of it.
Nuterro reaches up to try and control the position but Soares seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Nuterro rolls and tries to escape and now Soares has his back!
Soares working for a choke but Nuterro is defending well.
Nuterro wants to control his opponent's hands but Soares gets his hands free.
Soares just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nuterro is in bad spot 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.
Soares punches the canvas rather than the man.
Soares somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Soares has the hooks in. Nuterro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Soares looking for the RNC.
Soares throwing sloppy strikes.
Nuterro turns into Soares and is now in his guard.
Nuterro wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares has his foot on Nuterro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuterro works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuterro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soares is proving hard to escape from.
Nuterro wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares has his foot on Nuterro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuterro works his way back into a safe position though.
Soares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuterro defends well.
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soares wants to stand but Nuterro is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuterro lands a couple of digs.
Nuterro is looking to work some ground and pound but Soares has wrist control.
Nuterro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nuterro tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Soares.
Nuterro is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Soares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nuterro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nuterro's back!
Nuterro tries to break free.
Nuterro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Soares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Nuterro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soares blocks a head kick by Nuterro.
Nuterro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuterro tries to clinch up.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuterro.
Nuterro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Soares tries to roll over but Nuterro keeps him under control.
Soares gets back to full guard.
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nuterro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuterro defends well.
Nuterro prevents Soares from getting back to his feet.
Nuterro wants to get up but he can't break Soares's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nuterro passes into side control.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Nuterro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nuterro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuterro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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.
Soares sneaks back into half guard.
Nuterro trying to control the action but Soares is working from the bottom.
Nuterro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soares tries to roll over but Nuterro keeps him under control.
Nuterro trying to mount his opponent but Soares defends it.
Soares is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares is refusing to be controlled, as Nuterro sits in half guard.
Soares moves into full guard.
Soares looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nuterro has picked Soares up and slammed him! Soares can't keep hold of the triangle and Nuterro manages to pass to side control!
Nuterro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Soares is trying to get back to half guard.
Soares sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuterro is looking to advance position but Soares won't allow it.
Soares is looking to improve his position.
Nuterro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Soares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Nuterro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Nuterro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Nuterro throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Soares leaves Nuterro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Soares.
Soares throws a sloppy body shot
and Nuterro counters with a takedown into side control.
Rodrigo Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nuterro decides to stand up, so the ref orders Soares to his feet.
Nuterro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuterro.
Soares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuterro is looking to clinch.
Soares throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuterro shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Soares misses with a double jab
and Nuterro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Soares's guard now.
Soares manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Soares connects with a looping right hand.
Soares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nuterro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuterro wants to take a breather but Soares is having none of it.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soares has his feet on Nuterro's thighs here. He's pushed Nuterro 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! Nuterro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Soares!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juninho Palaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juninho Palaver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cain Payne's chin.
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23
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juninho Palaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Payne!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Payne.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but Palaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payne is looking to clinch but Palaver is avoiding it.
Payne wants to clinch.
Palaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payne forces Palaver back against the cage and clinches.
Palaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Payne prevents it.
Payne successfully pulls guard.
Palaver drops back looking for a leg! Payne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Payne manages to kick Palaver off! Palaver jumps back into Payne's guard.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Payne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palaver defends it easily.
Palaver 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.
Payne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palaver wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Palaver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Payne is trying to keep Palaver in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palaver drops back looking for a leg! Payne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Payne manages to kick Palaver off! Palaver jumps back into Payne's guard.
Palaver is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palaver is fighting to break Payne's control of his arms but Payne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Payne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Payne working for a triangle but Palaver defends it easily.
Palaver drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palaver jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palaver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Payne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palaver, into his guard.
Payne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne advances to mount.
Palaver is looking to improve his position but Payne isn't that keen on the idea.
Payne is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Palaver can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Payne landing shots from mount.
Payne is working for a guillotine from mount but Palaver frees his head quite easily.
Payne has hold of Palaver's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Palaver manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Palaver is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Payne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Payne prevents Palaver from getting the reversal.
Payne is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Palaver can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Payne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payne has isolated one of Palaver's arms. Palaver looking to fight him off but Payne twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Payne!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Victor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronzio Pakuassado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakuassado has chosen Rocky Balboa as his entrance music. Thiago Victor Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Victor Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronzio Pakuassado!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Thiago Victor Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pakuassado.
Pakuassado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pakuassado lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pakuassado prevents Dos Santos from escaping the position.
Pakuassado is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pakuassado wants to control for a moment but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakuassado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pakuassado's head.
Pakuassado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dos Santos prevents Pakuassado from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos postures up in Pakuassado's guard and throws a big left but Pakuassado blocks it.
Pakuassado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dos Santos throws and elbow that misses. Pakuassado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dos Santos's guard. Nice move by Pakuassado!
Pakuassado looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pakuassado wants to stand and escape but instead Dos Santos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pakuassado looking to control.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pakuassado has Dos Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pakuassado on the ground.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pakuassado manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakuassado looking to control but Dos Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pakuassado controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronzio Pakuassado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pakuassado.
Dos Santos cracks Pakuassado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pakuassado shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pakuassado feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Pakuassado passes into half guard.
Pakuassado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakuassado decides to stand and escape the position.
Pakuassado shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos sprawls well.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Pakuassado.
Pakuassado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pakuassado gets slowly back to his feet.
Thiago Victor Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronzio Pakuassado.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Pakuassado takes the fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos dodges an elbow strike from Pakuassado.
Pakuassado taking a breather.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pakuassado has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakuassado is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Pakuassado wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Pakuassado won't allow it.
Pakuassado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pakuassado tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pakuassado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pakuassado tries to pull guard but Dos Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Pakuassado drops back down to his feet.
Pakuassado missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakuassado keeps control of Dos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pakuassado has had enough of the clinch but Dos Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Pakuassado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Pakuassado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pakuassado. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pakuassado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pakuassado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pakuassado somewhat.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pakuassado shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense.
Pakuassado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Pakuassado with a series of wild strikes but Pakuassado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pakuassado shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Pakuassado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pakuassado goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pakuassado fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pakuassado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pakuassado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Pakuassado has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronzio Pakuassado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pakuassado feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Pakuassado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dos Santos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pakuassado dives into side control.
Pakuassado stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pakuassado defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pakuassado feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pakuassado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakuassado controlling from the top position.
Pakuassado trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Pakuassado drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Pakuassado off! Pakuassado jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
Bronzio Pakuassado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pakuassado trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dos Santos tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakuassado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pakuassado pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pakuassado is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it.
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.
Pakuassado seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pakuassado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pakuassado is trying to control the action in half guard but Dos Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronzio Pakuassado really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pakuassado was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos slips a jab from Pakuassado.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Pakuassado misses with a double jab.
Pakuassado misses with a low kick as Dos Santos jumps back.
Horrible takedown by Pakuassado or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Santos which made him look bad.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos lands a jab.
Pakuassado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakuassado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Santos is fending him off so far but Pakuassado persists. Nope, Dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Pakuassado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thiago Victor Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronzio Pakuassado.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pakuassado ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Pakuassado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pakuassado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakuassado trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Pakuassado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pakuassado is looking to advance position but Dos Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pakuassado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
You get the feeling that Pakuassado really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pakuassado holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dos Santos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pakuassado is looking to get to half guard.
Pakuassado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dos Santos wants to stand up but Pakuassado has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dos Santos looks to land a strike but Pakuassado avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakuassado has control of Dos Santos's left arm, preventing Dos Santos from doing any damage.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pakuassado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pakuassado looking for a sweep. Not yet Pakuassado, not yet.
Pakuassado kicks Dos Santos off and gets to his feet.
Pakuassado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Pakuassado scores a takedown into full mount!
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakuassado wants to take his opponent's back but Dos Santos doesn't allow it.
Pakuassado scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dos Santos?
Pakuassado is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dos Santos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pakuassado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pakuassado decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronzio Pakuassado dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dos Santos gets caught flat footed, as Pakuassado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pakuassado looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Santos throws a strike but Pakuassado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pakuassado trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakuassado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pakuassado's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Pakuassado from controlling successfully.
Pakuassado advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakuassado wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Pakuassado sits in half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bronzio Pakuassado just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pakuassado decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pakuassado is trying to control the action in half guard but Dos Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakuassado not doing much here.
Pakuassado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pakuassado wants to pass to mount but Dos Santos is defending the position.
Thiago Victor Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronzio Pakuassado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pakuassado moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronzio Pakuassado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pakuassado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronzio Pakuassado!
Bronzio Pakuassado is the new welterweight champion!
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