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KOR 102 - Rage in the Cage PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van DaRoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenon Barriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenon Barriga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van DaRoss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zenon Barriga!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barriga misses with a wild combination.
Barriga fails to land with a series of punches.
DaRoss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barriga's half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
DaRoss escapes and gets back to his feet.
Barriga throws a head kick that misses.
DaRoss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DaRoss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barriga stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van DaRoss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barriga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DaRoss did well to prevent Barriga getting side control.
Barriga with the ground and pound but DaRoss uses the opportunity to regain guard.
DaRoss is adopting a defensive guard.
DaRoss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRoss seems keen to control Barriga's posture.
Barriga thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barriga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barriga tries to stand but DaRoss is controlling from the bottom.
Barriga throws and elbow that misses. DaRoss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barriga's guard. Nice move by DaRoss!
Barriga keeping moving, preventing DaRoss from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barriga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DaRoss drops back looking for a leg! Barriga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barriga manages to kick DaRoss off! DaRoss jumps back into Barriga's guard.
DaRoss pushes down on Barriga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DaRoss is keen to just control but Barriga is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barriga's head.
DaRoss seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DaRoss trying to control from half guard but Barriga is working away.
DaRoss is working for a kimura but Barriga is defending it quite comfortably.
DaRoss wants to work for an arm triangle but Barriga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
DaRoss is working for a kimura but Barriga is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barriga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Barriga with that takedown attempt.
Barriga moves into the clinch successfully.
Barriga prevents a takedown attempt there.
DaRoss is pushing Barriga up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DaRoss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barriga pulls his leg out and moves away.
DaRoss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barriga circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zenon Barriga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barriga cracks DaRoss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DaRoss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barriga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
DaRoss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barriga smiles and moves away.
DaRoss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
DaRoss looking to control but Barriga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DaRoss avoids the attempt from Barriga to control.
Barriga is trying to escape the mount.
Barriga is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRoss unloads with some shots from mount but Barriga bucks and avoids them well.
DaRoss looking to finish with strikes here!
Barriga is squirming around, avoiding DaRoss's attempts to control the action.
DaRoss controlling his opponent.
DaRoss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DaRoss working for a submission but Barriga is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DaRoss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barriga is looking to escape.
Barriga is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barriga can do anything to dispel that myth.
DaRoss punishing his opponent with strikes.
DaRoss looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barriga is looking to improve his position but DaRoss isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss looking to control but Barriga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DaRoss unloads with some shots from mount but Barriga bucks and avoids them well.
Barriga is squirming around, avoiding DaRoss's attempts to control the action.
Barriga is looking to improve his position but DaRoss isn't that keen on the idea.
DaRoss throwing strikes here but Barriga is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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.
DaRoss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barriga is looking to escape.
DaRoss looking to secure an arm triangle but Barriga defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DaRoss stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van DaRoss dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barriga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DaRoss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barriga to the mat! Barriga manages to get full guard.
Barriga is looking to stand up but DaRoss isn't so interested in that idea.
DaRoss looking to sit in guard and control but Barriga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DaRoss keeping moving, preventing Barriga from controlling successfully.
Barriga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DaRoss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barriga, into his guard.
DaRoss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRoss trying to control the position from guard on top but Barriga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DaRoss 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.
DaRoss wants to control from the top but Barriga keeps moving.
DaRoss won't allow Barriga to sweep him here.
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.
DaRoss 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.
DaRoss throwing strikes from guard but Barriga blocks nicely.
Barriga is working an open guard so DaRoss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van DaRoss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaRoss misses with a takedown attempt
and Barriga counters by moving into the clinch.
DaRoss tries to score a body lock takedown but Barriga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DaRoss has had enough of the clinch but Barriga keeps him there for the moment.
DaRoss keeps control of Barriga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DaRoss pulls guard successfully.
Barriga wants to pass the guard but DaRoss is keeping the position.
DaRoss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barriga is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barriga wants to control from the top but DaRoss keeps moving.
Barriga throws a big right hand that misses.
Barriga tries to free his leg and advance position but DaRoss is retaining full guard.
Barriga looking to sit in guard and control but DaRoss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DaRoss drops back looking for a leg! Barriga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barriga manages to kick DaRoss off! DaRoss jumps back into Barriga's 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.
Barriga keeping moving, preventing DaRoss from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DaRoss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van DaRoss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barriga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DaRoss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barriga counters by clinching up.
Barriga gets underhooks to prevent DaRoss's takedown attempt.
DaRoss goes for a takedown attempt but Barriga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DaRoss shoots in for a takedown but Barriga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barriga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DaRoss's head backwards.
Barriga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DaRoss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zenon Barriga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barriga 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). marshall comes to the ring accompanied by shawty like a melody. dan marshall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, dan marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Glover!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
marshall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glover defends it nicely.
Glover has his takedown stuffed
and marshall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
marshall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glover is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glover has escaped and now he's on top!
Glover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
marshall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glover defends it easily.
marshall really is a fat lump.
Glover slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Glover is trying to get an arm triangle but marshall is defending well.
marshall looks to move to half guard but instead Glover has passed into mount! Damn!
Glover prevents marshall from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover wants to control the pace but marshall is squirming around nicely.
marshall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if marshall tries to get out of the position.
marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
marshall is breathing heavily.
marshall defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Glover.
Glover is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! marshall is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Forrest Glover!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Struker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phillip Anselmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Struker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Struker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anselmo.
Struker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Struker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anselmo.
Anselmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anselmo dives in and grabs Struker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Struker pushes down on Anselmo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Anselmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struker slaps away a takedown attempt from Anselmo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body kick from Struker.
Struker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struker connects with a looping right hand.
Struker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anselmo is breathing heavily.
Struker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Struker.
A jab from Struker finds it's way through Anselmo's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Struker, as that shot connected.
Anselmo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Struker.
Struker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Struker fails to land with a series of punches.
Struker scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struker lands a big head kick that sends Anselmo tumbling to the mat! Struker takes a step backwards and waves Anselmo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anselmo is rocked!
It looks like Phillip Anselmo has been cut.
Struker lands a jab to Anselmo's midsection.
Anselmo avoids the body shot from Struker.
Struker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struker scoring well with a low kick there.
Struker connects with a body shot.
Struker thows a body shot but no joy.
Struker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Struker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anselmo at a distance.
Struker with a nice cross.
Struker feints and then cracks Anselmo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anselmo down.
Anselmo avoids the body shot from Struker.
Anselmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Struker. Struker obviously looking to wear him down.
Struker misses the shot to the body.
Anselmo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Struker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Struker throws a shot to the body.
Struker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Struker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anselmo takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anselmo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Struker. That's going to slow Anselmo down.
Struker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anselmo's sensitive parts.
Struker throws a head kick that Anselmo semi-blocks.
Anselmo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struker.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Anselmo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Struker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anselmo takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Struker.
Struker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Struker.
Struker scoring well with a low kick there.
Anselmo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Struker is looking to slow Anselmo down with leg kicks.
Struker scores with a head kick.
Struker tests Anselmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Struker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struker lands a nice looking body kick.
Struker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Struker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Struker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anselmo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Struker throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anselmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Struker. Struker obviously looking to wear him down.
Struker connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Struker.
Struker lands a big head kick that sends Anselmo tumbling to the mat! Struker takes a step backwards and waves Anselmo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Anselmo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Struker lands a left and a right that send Anselmo crashing to the mat, dazed. Struker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A slapping leg kick lands for Struker.
Struker feints and then cracks Anselmo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anselmo down.
Anselmo seems to have got his legs back now.
Crunch! Struker slams his shin into Anselmo's torso.
Struker keeps Anselmo at a distance using the push kick.
Struker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Struker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struker lands with a kick to the temple. Anselmo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anselmo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Struker just misses with a punch to the body.
Struker thows a body shot but no joy.
Struker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anselmo rather than just go for the knockout.
Struker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anselmo. That did some damage!
Anselmo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Struker scores with a head kick.
Struker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anselmo. That did some damage!
Struker scores with a nice body kick.
Anselmo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anselmo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Struker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anselmo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Struker thows a body kick. Anselmo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick there by Struker.
Struker lands a head kick. Anselmo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Struker.
Struker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Struker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Anselmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Struker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anselmo's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Struker.
Struker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anselmo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Struker can pounce on him.
Anselmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Struker. Struker obviously looking to wear him down.
Struker lands a nice hook to Anselmo's body. Anselmo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Struker connects with a solid leg kick.
Struker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Struker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anselmo.
An inside leg kick lands from Struker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Struker.
Struker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Struker connects with a high kick.
Struker throws a nice head kick!
Struker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillip Anselmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struker thuds a left hand into Anselmo's body.
Anselmo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Struker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Struker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Struker, right into the meat.
No joy there for Struker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Struker.
Struker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anselmo.
Struker misses with an uppercut.
Struker lands a head kick!
Struker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anselmo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Struker thuds his shin into the meat of Anselmo's side.
Struker connects with a solid leg kick.
Tommy Struker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struker scores with a leg kick.
Struker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Struker.
Struker digs a good hook to Anselmo's body.
Struker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struker works over Anselmo's head and body with a nice combination.
Struker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Struker thows a body kick. Anselmo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Struker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anselmo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Struker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Struker looks to score with a jab to the body but Anselmo is just out of range.
Struker throws a leg kick which misses Anselmo's front leg but catches the back leg as Anselmo tries to avoid it.
Struker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anselmo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Struker throws a big shot that misses.
Struker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anselmo.
An inside leg kick lands from Struker.
Tommy Struker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struker takes a swing at Anselmo's ribcage but misses.
Anselmo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Struker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anselmo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Struker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Struker.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anselmo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Struker lands but Anselmo takes it in his stride.
Anselmo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Struker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Struker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anselmo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Struker.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Struker connects with a solid leg kick.
Struker lands a nice looking body shot.
Struker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anselmo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Struker.
Struker thows a body kick. Anselmo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Struker lands a nice looking body kick.
Struker cracks the inside of Anselmo's front leg.
Struker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Struker lands a big head kick that sends Anselmo tumbling to the mat! Struker takes a step backwards and waves Anselmo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Struker lands a big head kick that sends Anselmo to the canvas! Struker follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Struker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Trep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes comes to the ring accompanied by Juelz Santana - Murda Murda. Trep is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm. Pete Trep will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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249 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Gomes!
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, Pete Trep!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Trep misses.
Trep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Trep.
Trep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trep throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trep's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trep wants to stand but Gomes is controlling the position.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trep, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Gomes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like Pete Trep has been cut.
Gomes moves into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Trep is rocked!
That has opened up Pete Trep's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pete Trep's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Gomes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison comes to the ring accompanied by Indestructible. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Paolo Souza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Davison.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Davison, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Davison against the ropes but Davison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Davison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souza in his tracks.
Davison stuffs the takedown.
Chris Davison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davison looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davison tries to improve position but can't.
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Souza throws an elbow but Davison slips to the side and avoids it well.
Davison is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Souza asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davison sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison is trying to escape the position but Souza is controlling the position.
Davison pushes Souza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Souza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Davison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Souza connects with a decent elbow.
Souza working the strikes but Davison uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davison makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Souza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Souza won't allow Davison to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Davison.
Souza stands and throws Davison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Davison can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davison is avoiding damage well.
Souza is trying to ground and pound but Davison uses the momentary lack of control by Souza to regain half guard.
Souza is pressing down on Davison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davison is holding on for now.
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.
Souza working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Davison's thigh. Davison counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Souza throws a strike but Davison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Davison from controlling successfully.
Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paolo Souza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Souza misses the target.
Souza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davison.
Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davison.
Souza looks for a takedown but Davison sprawls well.
Chris Davison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Davison feints and as Souza raises his hands in defense, Davison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davison stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Davison throws a strike but Souza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza postures up in Davison's guard and throws a big left but Davison blocks it.
Davison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davison tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Davison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davison is working Souza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Davison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Souza is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Davison crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Davison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davison off and has taken his back!
Davison finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
A nice elbow there by Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking to finish with strikes here!
Souza goes for an armbar but Davison turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davison.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Davison is looking to work some ground and pound but Souza has wrist control.
Davison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davison with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davison throws and elbow that misses. Souza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davison's guard. Nice move by Souza!
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souza wants to control from the top but Davison keeps moving.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Paolo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davison moves into the clinch.
Souza lands with a left to the head.
Davison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Chris Davison has been cut.
Souza is working for takedown but Davison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Davison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Davison's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Davison scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Davison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Souza has Davison pressed against the ropes, preventing Davison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davison manages to break the clinch.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davison counters with a series of strikes. Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Davison counters with a shoot takedown. Souza fights it but they end up in guard.
Chris Davison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Davison thows a big elbow that misses.
Davison works over Souza with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Souza keeping full guard, as Davison tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davison throwing strikes but missing.
Davison trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Davison stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Souza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Davison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davison's head.
Souza stalling away here and it's allowed Davison to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davison's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison pushes Souza off and gets back to his feet.
Davison misses with a wild combination.
Davison's corner calls for a 1-2. Davison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davison moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davison blocks a head kick by Souza.
Davison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Davison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza checks a leg kick.
Davison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Davison stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davison misses with a two punch combination.
Chris Davison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Davison.
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davison.
Davison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza blocks a leg kick.
Souza throws the left hand but Davison avoids the punch easily.
Davison connects with a jab.
Davison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davison lands an elbow.
Souza managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Davison.
Davison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Souza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davison with the ground and pound but Souza regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Davison throwing shots but Souza is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Davison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Davison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Zorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). House comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get at Me Dog kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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25
179 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Zorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don House!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
House tries to close the distance and clinch but Zorin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zorin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
House avoids the head kick by Zorin.
Zorin thows a body shot but no joy.
Zorin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from House. Zorin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zorin misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
House darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zorin trying to hold on to House's head to control him but House postures up.
Zorin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
House content to control rather than advance.
Zorin is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin trying to hold on to House's head to control him but House postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zorin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but House manages to move to mount!
House working for a guillotine from mount but Zorin is in no mood to give up.
Zorin tries to reverse the position but House maintains control.
House controlling his opponent.
House trying to control but Zorin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zorin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zorin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zorin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zorin is trying to stand.
Zorin wants to control but House is having none of it.
House is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zorin is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House controlling from the full mount.
House wants to control the pace but Zorin is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by House.
Zorin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
House controlling his opponent.
Zorin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
House controlling his opponent.
Zorin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
House looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zorin tries to reverse the position but House maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don House dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
House moves out of range of the strikes.
House uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zorin.
House tries to close the distance and clinch but Zorin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
House tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zorin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max Zorin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
House is looking to clinch but Zorin is avoiding it.
House has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zorin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
House tries to clinch up but Zorin circles away and keeps his distance.
Zorin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
House tries to clinch but Zorin is having none of it.
House fails with an attempt to clinch.
House tries to clinch there but Zorin circles away.
House changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zorin tries to avoid it but House manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zorin to the ground. Zorin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
House tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zorin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
House takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zorin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zorin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zorin checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin clinches up against the ropes.
Zorin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
House shoots in for a takedown but Zorin shows good takedown defense.
Zorin moves into the clinch successfully.
Zorin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Zorin. No joy for House on that attempt.
Max Zorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don House.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zorin. House does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zorin wants to clinch.
Max Zorin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
House avoids the body shot from Zorin.
A head kick misses from Zorin.
Zorin misses with an uppercut.
House throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zorin's waist but Zorin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing House off to one side.
House wants to clinch up but Zorin keeps it at a distance.
Zorin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zorin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
House tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zorin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zorin scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin closes the distance and clinches.
Zorin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zorin connects with a nice looking jab.
Zorin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by House.
House looks to clinch
enabling Zorin to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Zorin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
House is looking to clinch but Zorin is avoiding it.
Zorin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zorin moves into the clinch.
Zorin manages to break the clinch.
Zorin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zorin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zorin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zorin counters with a straight right hand.
House drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
House controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House wants to pass the guard but Zorin is keeping the position.
Zorin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
House with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zorin looking to hit a scissor sweep but House is one step ahead there.
House slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
House trying to control the action but Zorin is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zorin misses with a jab, cross combination.
House defending well as Zorin loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
House tries to clinch but Zorin moves out of range.
Don House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zorin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
House throws a leg kick but Zorin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zorin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
House doesn't manage to clinch there - Zorin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Zorin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
House tries to clinch there but Zorin circles away.
Zorin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zorin forces House back against the ropes and clinches.
House tries for a takedown but Zorin manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Zorin.
House wants to get back to striking at distance but Zorin won't allow it.
Zorin presses House against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zorin presses House against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
House tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zorin's elbow.
Zorin breaks the clinch.
Zorin tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zorin rushes House and presses him up against the ropes.
Zorin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zorin lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zorin.
House looking to slow down the pace here.
Zorin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zorin throws a sloppy head kick and House moves out of range easily.
Zorin misses with an uppercut. House saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
House tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zorin counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin works House's body with a nice hook.
Zorin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zorin misses with a two punch combination.
House is looking to clinch but Zorin is avoiding it.
House throws a right and a left that Zorin avoids nicely.
Zorin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
House fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zorin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but House circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Zorin misses.
House misses with a low kick as Zorin jumps back.
House tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zorin swivels and escapes.
Zorin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zorin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. House looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zorin.
House gets a takedown into half guard.
House trying to mount his opponent but Zorin defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zorin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but House moves away.
House tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Zorin to counter with a crisp jab.
House shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zorin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zorin is not content to let House control the position.
Zorin tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zorin's legs.
House working away.
House trying to control the position but Zorin is working away.
House working away.
House trying to control the position but Zorin is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
House tries to clinch but Zorin moves out of range.
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.
House tries to clinch up.
A big left from Zorin misses.
House has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zorin as House tries to tie him up.
Zorin lands a shot to the body.
House is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zorin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zorin misses with a looping left.
House wants to clinch up but Zorin keeps it at a distance.
Zorin darts in and clinches House up against the ropes.
Zorin is leaning against House and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
House tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorin avoids the damage to the body.
Zorin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but House is keeping busy.
Zorin manages to break the clinch.
Zorin throws the left hand but House avoids the punch easily.
House tries to clinch up but Zorin circles away and keeps his distance.
House tries to clinch but Zorin is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Zorin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zorin 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Zorin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Gorvinskichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Hippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorvinskichev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New Noise. King Hippo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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245 lbs
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273 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Gorvinskichev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Hippo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorvinskichev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hippo misses with a wild body shot.
Gorvinskichev staying out of range there.
Gorvinskichev throws a body punch but Hippo moves out of range.
Hippo takes a swing at Gorvinskichev's ribcage but misses.
Gorvinskichev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorvinskichev throws a series of punches but Hippo moves out of range.
Hippo takes one to the side of the head.
Hippo swinging wilding here.
Hippo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Steve Gorvinskichev has been cut.
Hippo lands with an uppercut that bounces Gorvinskichev off the ropes and back into rage.
Gorvinskichev throws the left hand but Hippo avoids the punch easily.
Gorvinskichev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorvinskichev manages to avoid it.
Gorvinskichev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gorvinskichev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gorvinskichev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hippo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hippo misses with a double jab.
Gorvinskichev wants to clinch up but Hippo keeps it at a distance.
Hippo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorvinskichev looks for a takedown but Hippo sprawls well.
Gorvinskichev fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Hippo.
Hippo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorvinskichev.
Hippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hippo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gorvinskichev moves away from the strike by Hippo.
Hippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hippo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gorvinskichev pinned against the cage. Gorvinskichev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gorvinskichev doesn't manage to clinch there - Hippo circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hippo. Gorvinskichev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hippo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hippo.
Steve Gorvinskichev's cut is getting worse.
Gorvinskichev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hippo sprawls well. Hippo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorvinskichev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Gorvinskichev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorvinskichev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hippo's waist but Hippo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gorvinskichev off to one side.
Gorvinskichev is breathing heavily.
Hippo misses with a body punch
and Gorvinskichev counters with a series of strikes. Hippo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gorvinskichev just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorvinskichev is defended easily by Hippo.
Hippo throws a series of punches but Gorvinskichev avoids them all with ease.
Gorvinskichev throws a series of punches but Hippo avoids them all with ease.
Hippo thuds his right hand into Gorvinskichev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hippo lands with a nice body punch.
Hippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hippo misses with a body shot.
Hippo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve Gorvinskichev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hippo lands a left and a right that send Gorvinskichev crashing to the mat, dazed. Hippo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gorvinskichev is rocked!
Hippo connects with a stiff jab that staggers Gorvinskichev - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Hippo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price's entrance music is Twisted Sister - The Price. A fine choice. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wild Boyz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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24
193 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Silva throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva moves out of range as Price strikes.
Price throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Price throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Price avoids the head kick by Silva.
Sean Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to work over Price's front leg with a kick but Price checks it.
Silva slips under a jab.
Price comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a hook but Price blocks it.
Price throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Price throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Price misses with the combination.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Price misses.
Price throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Price needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Price.
A solid body kick from Silva.
Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva thumps Price with a low kick.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Price takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva thumps Price with a low kick.
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva darts in and clinches Price up against the ropes.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Price's brow.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Price blocks with his arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Price blocks it.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Price misses with a wild combination.
Silva slips under a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Price.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Price misses.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Price.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Price misses with a straight right.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Price.
It looks like Carlton Silva has been cut.
Price misses with the combination.
Price throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Price blocks an elbow strike.
Price avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Price is blocking nicely.
Price has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Price dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Price has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Price is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Price is blocking nicely.
Price is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Price blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Price's brow.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Price has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Price wants to break free but Silva has control.
Price avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Price breaks the clinch.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
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.
Price throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Price scores with a four punch combination!
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Price digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Price keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Price, as that shot connected.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Price.
Price looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Price.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Price lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Price, as that shot connected.
Silva digs a good hook to Price's body.
Price shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Price throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Price.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Price both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Price's sensitive parts.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Price ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price misses with the combination.
Sean Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Price feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Price throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Price counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Price tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a push kick but Price slaps the foot to one side.
Price misses with a combination
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Price throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Price checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Price throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Carlton Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Price lands a jab to the head.
Price is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Price takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Price. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Price.
Silva wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Silva misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Price falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Price shrugs it off.
Silva is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Price.
Price throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva darts in and clinches Price up against the ropes.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Price's defenses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Price tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Price has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Price looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Price looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price scores with a shot to the body.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola comes to the ring accompanied by Balls to the Wall. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ariel Levin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
142 lbs
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26
145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Levin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola throws a jab but it's blocked by Levin.
Levin slips under a jab.
Zola connects with a looping right hand.
Gianfranco Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Levin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.
Zola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levin circles away quickly and effectively.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levin as he avoids it easily.
Levin lands the left hand.
A jab from Zola misses.
Zola closes the distance and pushes Levin back into the ropes.
Levin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zola misses with a series of wild punches.
Levin takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Zola misses.
No joy there for Zola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zola blocks a head kick by Levin.
Zola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Levin moves out of range of the body kick.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Levin. That's going to slow Zola down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Levin - that will leave a mark!
Zola staying out of range there.
Levin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levin defending well as Zola loads up on a big left hand.
Levin keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid body kick from Levin.
Levin lands with a cross.
Levin keeps the fight on the outside.
Levin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Levin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zola throws out the jab.
Levin misses with a body kick.
Zola misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Zola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Levin doesn't seem phased though.
Zola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Levin counters with a head kick.
Levin slips a jab from Zola.
Levin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Zola misses with a body shot
and Levin counters with a body kick.
Levin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Levin defending well as Zola loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Zola
and Levin counters with a one-two to the body.
Zola throws a shot to the body.
Zola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Levin moves out of range of the strikes.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick
and Levin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zola won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zola is trying to control Levin's posture but Levin avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Levin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Levin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zola throws out a loose jab but Levin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levin.
Levin tries a head kick but it misses.
Zola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Levin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zola.
Zola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Levin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zola really felt that one!
Crunch! Levin slams his shin into Zola's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Levin tries for a kimura but Zola is defending well.
Zola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Levin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Levin throwing shots but Zola is blocking nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Levin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zola is looking to improve his position.
Levin trying to pass the guard but Zola defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola wants to control but Levin is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zola is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zola moves out of range of the body kick from Levin.
Zola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levin moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levin.
Zola scores with a jab to the head.
Levin swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Ariel Levin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levin motions for Zola to come forward. Levin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Levin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zola will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Levin momentarily.
Levin moves out of range of the strikes.
Zola fails with the takedown
and Levin counters with an inside leg kick.
Levin cracks Zola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Levin.
Levin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Levin.
Levin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zola is trying to get back to half guard.
Levin is trying to get an arm triangle but Zola is defending well.
Zola tries to bench press Levin off him but Levin keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Levin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Levin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Levin moves away from the strike by Zola.
Levin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
A low kick from Zola misses
letting Levin counter with a right hand.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Levin does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin throws a big shot that misses.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Levin saw that one coming.
A low kick from Zola is predictable there
and Levin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Levin can't escape the position.
Zola goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Levin is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zola is trying to keep Levin in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin looking to pass the guard.
Zola looking for a sweep. Not yet Zola, not yet.
Levin lands a couple of elbows.
Levin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levin preventing the sweep.
Zola is working hard here to advance position.
Levin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zola!
Zola passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Levin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin is trying desperately to improve position.
Levin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Levin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levin.
Zola trying to control but Levin is working from the bottom.
Levin keeping full guard, as Zola tries to pass.
Zola trying to control but Levin is working from the bottom.
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.
Zola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zola wants to control from the top but Levin keeps moving.
Levin working for a triangle but Zola defends it easily.
Levin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zola defends it easily.
Levin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levin keeping moving, preventing Zola from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ariel Levin just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Levin.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Zola moves out of range of the body kick from Levin.
Zola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Levin can pounce on him.
Levin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Levin checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Levin slips the punch.
Levin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola defending well as Levin loads up on a big left hand.
Levin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Levin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Levin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zola throws a combination that misses
and Levin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zola's guard now.
Levin preventing the sweep.
Levin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin stands and throws Zola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Levin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zola is avoiding damage well.
Zola is trying to get back to half guard.
Levin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zola taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zola is working to avoid the ground and pound but Levin connects with a decent elbow.
Levin is putting a hurting on Zola here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Levin's best efforts.
Zola wants to improve his position but Levin is controlling well.
Levin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Levin is looking for a kimura but Zola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Levin to get the leverage.
Levin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zola working a defensive guard here.
Ariel Levin has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Levin postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
Zola manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zola takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Levin wants to escape the position.
Zola working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Levin is doing well to defend. Zola seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Levin is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gianfranco Zola!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norberto da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the ring accompanied by Hostile. Norberto da Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Holmes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norberto da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva slips under a jab from Holmes.
Holmes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes keeps the fight on the outside.
da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
da Silva swinging wilding here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Holmes managing to block the knees to the body from da Silva.
da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes misses with a body kick.
Holmes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
da Silva is looking to clinch.
da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holmes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes moves into the clinch.
da Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holmes breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but da Silva slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes swings for the body but da Silva moves out of range.
Holmes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
da Silva looks gassed!
Holmes finds da Silva's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! da Silva flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Holmes lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure da Silva will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herman Holmes!
Herman Holmes retains his super heavyweight title!
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