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RCF 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderleys Silvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Bordes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderleys Silvas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderleys Silvas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Bordes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordes dives in and grabs Silvas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silvas pushes down on Bordes's head and hops out.
Bordes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silvas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bordes tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvas is retaining full guard.
Silvas keeping moving, preventing Bordes from controlling successfully.
Silvas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordes prevents Silvas from getting back to his feet.
Bordes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bordes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bordes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bordes is pushing down on Silvas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silvas is fighting to maintain full guard but Bordes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silvas is not content to let Bordes control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bordes.
Silvas is looking for a sweep. Bordes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bordes uses his free foot to push down on Silvas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silvas.
Silvas wants to hold on but Bordes pushes him away.
Bordes has hold of Silvas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silvas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bordes raining down shots from the mount!
Bordes looks gassed!
That's two 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.
Silvas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bordes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silvas is looking to escape.
Silvas blocking the ground and pound.
Bordes tries to control but Silvas wriggling away.
Silvas tries to lock up and control but Bordes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordes thowing shots but they're missing.
Bordes misses with a head shot.
Silvas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Bordes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bordes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bordes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silvas tries to lock up and control but Bordes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silvas working to try and regain half guard.
Silvas tries to hold on but Bordes pushes him away.
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.
Silvas is looking to improve his position but Bordes isn't that keen on the idea.
Bordes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bordes avoids the attempt from Silvas to control.
Silvas is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Bordes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silvas clinches.
Silvas is working for takedown but Bordes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvas manages to break the clinch.
Bordes tries for a takedown but Silvas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silvas.
Silvas with a hook.
Silvas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silvas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bordes shoots in but Silvas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silvas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bordes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderleys Silvas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silvas throws a nice head kick!
Silvas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bordes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silvas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvas tries to roll over but Bordes keeps him under control.
Bordes trying to control from half guard but Silvas is working away.
Silvas trying to hold on to Bordes's head to control him but Bordes postures up.
Bordes is pressing down on Silvas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silvas is holding on for now.
Silvas wants to improve his position but Bordes is controlling well.
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.
Silvas wants to get back to his feet.
Bordes blocks the strikes from Silvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silvas misses with a head kick.
Bordes fails to land the takedown.
Silvas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silvas lands a high kick!
Bordes pushes Silvas up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvas tries to break the clinch but Bordes is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordes is working for takedown but Silvas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvas scores a nice knee to the body.
Silvas has had enough of the clinch but Bordes keeps him there for the moment.
Silvas stops a takedown attempt from Bordes.
Bordes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silvas prevents it.
Bordes jumps guard but Silvas stands there with Bordes around his waist. Bordes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bordes manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bordes controls Silvas momentarily but Silvas frees himself.
Silvas won't allow Bordes to sweep him here.
Bordes looking for a guillotine here but Silvas defends easily.
Bordes has a closed guard, preventing Silvas from standing up.
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.
Bordes wants to sweep here but Silvas controlling him for the moment.
Silvas trying to control but Bordes is working from the bottom.
Silvas preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silvas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silvas wants to break free but Bordes has control.
Silvas looking for a takedown.
Silvas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bordes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silvas fails to pull guard.
Silvas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bordes jumps guard but Silvas stands there with Bordes around his waist. Bordes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silvas jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wanderleys Silvas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silvas tries to clinch but Bordes is having none of it.
Silvas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silvas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bordes's head backwards.
Silvas shoots in and drives through. Bordes sprawls well.
Bordes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silvas, pushing him back against the cage.
Silvas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bordes.
Knees to the body from Silvas.
Bordes successfully pulls guard.
Silvas postures up.
Bordes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silvas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silvas is staying active underneath Bordes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silvas is trying to stand up here but Bordes is controlling him well.
Silvas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bordes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bordes.
Bordes thows a huge punch but Silvas dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silvas fails to land the takedown.
Silvas tries to clinch up.
Bordes misses with a takedown attempt - Silvas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silvas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two 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.
Silvas leaves Bordes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wanderleys Silvas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Bordes.
Silvas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bordes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silvas tries to avoid it but Bordes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silvas to the ground. Silvas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Silvas.
Bordes shoots in but Silvas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bordes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silvas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvas wants to clinch but Bordes slips to the side
and Bordes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bordes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silvas sees it coming and defends easily.
Silvas won't allow Bordes to pass to mount.
Silvas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordes thows a huge punch but Silvas dodges it nicely.
Bordes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bordes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silvas is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Bordes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bordes thows a huge punch but Silvas dodges it nicely.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silvas shoots in for a takedown but Bordes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silvas tries a head kick but it misses.
Bordes looks for a takedown but Silvas sprawls well.
Silvas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bordes.
Silvas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bordes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silvas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bordes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silvas's guard.
Bordes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bordes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Bordes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bordes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Bordes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abner Pirolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pirolla comes to the cage accompanied by Duality. Rodrigues has chosen I'm Back as his entrance music. Abner Pirolla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caio Rodrigues's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abner Pirolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pirolla, pushing him back against the cage.
Pirolla wants a takedown.
Pirolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodrigues prevents it.
Pirolla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abner Pirolla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues pulls guard effortlessly.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but Pirolla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodrigues trying to keep a closed guard but Pirolla is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
Pirolla postures up in Rodrigues's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigues blocks it.
Pirolla preventing the sweep.
Pirolla won't allow Rodrigues to get back to his feet.
Pirolla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigues lands a two punch combo.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Pirolla avoids nicely.
Pirolla avoids a kick to the body.
Rodrigues throws the kick towards the body but Pirolla avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirolla tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodrigues pulls guard effortlessly.
Rodrigues is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Pirolla in close.
Rodrigues is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pirolla tries for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a knee to the head.
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues looks gassed!
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pirolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirolla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pirolla closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pirolla wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodrigues pulls guard successfully.
Rodrigues pushes Pirolla off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat.
Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Pirolla.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodrigues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues stalling the fight.
Pirolla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodrigues avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pirolla in his tracks.
Rodrigues lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodrigues connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodrigues leaves Pirolla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Pirolla. Pirolla gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigues moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Pirolla.
Rodrigues instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodrigues pushes Pirolla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues lands with a left to the head.
Rodrigues has Pirolla pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rodrigues pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pirolla tumbling to the mat - Rodrigues dives into Pirolla's guard.
Rodrigues throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pirolla's head.
Rodrigues lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigues postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigues is working Pirolla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Rodrigues dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Pirolla moves away
and Pirolla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pirolla.
Pirolla goes for a takedown attempt but Rodrigues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodrigues leaves Pirolla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues lands the left hand.
Rodrigues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pirolla throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Abner Pirolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues lands a jab to the head.
Pirolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodrigues scores with a four punch combination!
Rodrigues clinches.
Rodrigues pulls Pirolla into guard.
Rodrigues seems keen to control Pirolla's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pirolla misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues taking a breather.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues stalks Pirolla and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pirolla's face. Pirolla staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodrigues forces Pirolla back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pirolla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
Pirolla shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abner Pirolla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pirolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
Pirolla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pirolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues scores with a jab.
Rodrigues throws the kick towards the body but Pirolla avoids it.
Pirolla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigues moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirolla dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pirolla will feel that in the morning.
Caio Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pirolla is defended easily by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues wants to clinch.
Rodrigues forces Pirolla back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rodrigues throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pirolla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rodrigues looks up at the clock and then as Pirolla takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rodrigues smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pirolla taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirolla regains half guard, as Rodrigues was trying to land strikes.
Nice strikes from Rodrigues there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pirolla to regain full guard.
Rodrigues lands a couple of elbows.
Pirolla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigues content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Rodrigues trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigues throws a strike but Pirolla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pirolla passes into half guard.
Pirolla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pirolla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pirolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pirolla. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pirolla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrigues gets a clinch.
Rodrigues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodrigues lands with a left to the head.
Rodrigues pulls guard.
Rodrigues is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodrigues wants to stand and escape but Pirolla is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pirolla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pirolla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodrigues is looking to stand up but Pirolla isn't so interested in that idea.
Pirolla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodrigues dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues stands up over Pirolla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pirolla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigues throwing strikes from guard but Pirolla blocks nicely.
Rodrigues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pirolla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues cracks Pirolla with a solid left hand.
Rodrigues thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodrigues throwing strikes but missing.
Rodrigues makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodrigues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pirolla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodrigues has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pirolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Rodrigues lands with a cross.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Pirolla moves out of range.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Pirolla is having none of it.
Rodrigues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pirolla doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirolla misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Pirolla.
Rodrigues has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pirolla regains guard immediately.
Rodrigues throwing strikes but missing.
Rodrigues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pirolla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues wants to stand and escape but instead Pirolla has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pirolla is aware though and is defending well.
Caio Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirolla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodrigues is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodrigues has escaped and now he's on top!
Rodrigues throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigues loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigues throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodrigues 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spinbob Cantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danilo Shadow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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20
173 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spinbob Cantrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cantrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick from Cantrell.
Cantrell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cantrell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cantrell digs a right hand into Shadow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shadow's gas tank.
Cantrell has Shadow pushed against the cage.
Cantrell blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Cantrell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shadow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cantrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow has picked Cantrell up - he's going for a ride! Shadow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cantrell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cantrell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shadow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shadow stopping the sweep attempt from Cantrell.
Cantrell wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantrell has Shadow up against the cage in a clinch.
Cantrell lands a good knee to the midsection. Shadow won't want to take too many of those.
Shadow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shadow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cantrell breaks the clinch.
Spinbob Cantrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shadow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cantrell defends it nicely.
Spinbob Cantrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantrell throws a nice head kick!
Shadow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cantrell can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shadow looks gassed!
Cantrell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantrell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cantrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Cantrell.
Cantrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shadow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Danilo Shadow has been cut.
Cantrell rushes Shadow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cantrell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shadow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shadow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cantrell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cantrell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cantrell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shadow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cantrell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shadow's face.
Shadow is rocked!
Cantrell has Shadow pressed against the cage. He pushes Shadow back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cantrell throws a beautiful elbow that sends Shadow crashing to the floor! Cantrell piles on the pressure with more strikes! Shadow is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinbob Cantrell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes into the arena with Supermoves blaring out of the sound system. Mauricio Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Drago!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
Rua tries for a takedown but Drago circles away easily
and Drago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drago blocks the strikes from Rua.
Rua is trying to control but Drago manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Drago landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drago in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drago throwing strikes here but Rua is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rua can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a head shot.
Rua really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua is working hard here to advance position.
Drago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua avoids a series of strikes thrown by Drago.
Drago lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rua hang on?
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drago cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drago lands with some strikes.
Drago lands a heavy elbow.
Drago landing strikes from the mount and Rua is in trouble!
Drago misses with a head shot.
Drago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rua avoids a series of strikes thrown by Drago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua regains half guard.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Drago is very close to passing his half guard.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Drago is very close to passing his half guard.
Rua is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Drago jumps into side control!
Rua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Drago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rua rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drago's guard! Nice work there by Rua!
Drago wants to improve his position but instead Rua has moved into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Drago wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Drago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
Rua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drago tries to move to mount but Rua blocks the move with his legs.
Rua is trying to work for a sweep but Drago has mounted him!
Bruno Drago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drago is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drago is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drago avoids the attempt from Rua to control.
Rua is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drago working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rua holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drago tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rua is desperately trying to improve his position but Drago has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rua is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua is desperately trying to improve his position but Drago has a good base and remains in mount.
Drago sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rua is trying desperately to improve position.
Drago blocks Rua's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rua swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Drago throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rua because Drago loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a heavy elbow.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rua is looking to get to half guard.
Drago putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rua really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua wants to hold on but Drago pushes him away.
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.
Rua tries to reverse the position but Drago maintains control.
Drago throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rua is bucking up trying to escape but Drago cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drago avoids the attempt from Rua to control.
Drago lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Drago unloads with some shots from mount but Rua bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua misses with a head kick.
Drago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rua wants to control the action here but instead Drago manages to pass to full mount!
Drago prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
Drago unloading with bombs!
Rua tries to lock up and control but Drago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drago in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Drago sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Drago working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Drago working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rua tries to hold on but Drago postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drago cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rua looks a forlorn figure.
Drago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Drago with a couple of short strikes.
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drago tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drago lands a heavy elbow.
Drago looking to ground and pound but Rua is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago misses with a head shot.
Drago scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drago thowing shots but they're missing.
Drago misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drago cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bruno Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drago thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rua tries to hold on but Drago pushes him away.
Drago blocks Rua's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Drago lands a nice shot to the head.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drago thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Drago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Correia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xander Ribeiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
198 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Correia !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xander Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correia connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Correia .
It looks like Xander Ribeiro has been cut.
Correia throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Correia lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correia throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ribeiro tumbling to the canvas!
Ribeiro is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro looks gassed!
Correia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ribeiro, up you get!
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Correia finish him?
Correia finds Ribeiro's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ribeiro flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Correia lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ribeiro will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Correia !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juninho Palaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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20
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juninho Palaver!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Becker misses the target.
No joy there for Becker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Palaver lands but Becker takes it in his stride.
Becker staying out of range there.
Becker misses with a two punch combination.
Palaver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Becker misses with the combination.
Palaver dodges the punch combination from Becker.
Palaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Becker.
Becker looks to land a combination but Palaver avoids it well.
Palaver throws a nice head kick!
Becker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Becker throws a nice looking combination but Palaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palaver.
Palaver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Becker's head.
Becker avoids the head kick by Palaver.
Becker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palaver lands the left hand.
A jab from Palaver does it's job there.
Palaver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Becker's head.
Becker loads up on a big right hand but Palaver slips the punch.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker throws the left hand but Palaver avoids the punch easily.
Becker slips under a jab.
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palaver.
Palaver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palaver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Becker has time to react.
Palaver connects with a high kick.
Palaver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Palaver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Becker.
Palaver's corner calls for a 1-2. Palaver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palaver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palaver lands with a slapping head kick.
Palaver might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Becker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palaver lands with a kick to the temple. Becker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palaver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Palaver lands but Becker takes it in his stride.
Becker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Palaver throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palaver lands with a slapping head kick.
Palaver throws a jab when Becker was well out of range.
Palaver thuds his right hand into Becker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Becker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palaver lands with a hook. Becker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Becker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palaver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palaver throws a nice head kick!
Nice cross by Palaver.
A punch lands to the side of Becker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Becker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Becker fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Palaver as he connects with a hook.
Palaver tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palaver scores with a nice right hand.
Palaver connects with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Becker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Becker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Palaver lands a glancing blow to the side of Becker's head.
A cross from Palaver lands.
Palaver throws a nice head kick!
Becker is rocked!
Palaver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh Becker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palaver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Palaver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Palaver drops Becker with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Becker! Palaver dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Juninho Palaver!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Arabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Suzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Arabi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Suzano's chin.
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19
258 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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268 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Arabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Suzano!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arabi fails to land the takedown.
Suzano just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Suzano.
Suzano tries to bum rush Arabi with a series of wild strikes but Arabi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arabi ducks under a wild hook from Suzano.
Arabi shoots in for a takedown but Suzano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suzano lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Suzano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Banha Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Forever as his entrance music. Banha Silvia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banha Silvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Silvia on that attempt.
Silva tries to clinch but Silvia moves out of range.
Silvia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Silvia persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silvia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banha Silvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silvia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Silvia persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silvia shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Silvia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silvia keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silvia, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silvia tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Silvia's takedown attempt.
Silvia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silvia is breathing heavily.
Silvia gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Silva.
It looks like Banha Silvia has been cut.
Silvia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silvia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silvia is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands and throws Silvia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvia keeps working.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silvia is looking to reverse the position.
Silva landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Silvia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silvia to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silvia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silvia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silvia throwing strikes but Silva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Silvia is looking for a sweep.
Silvia sneaks back into half guard.
Silvia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silvia is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silvia wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silvia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silvia shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Silvia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silvia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Banha Silvia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Silvia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Silvia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Silvia looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silvia won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva looking to control.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Silvia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silvia is one step ahead there.
Silvia with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silvia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Silvia swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silvia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banha Silvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva jumps guard and drags Silvia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silvia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silvia looking to pass the guard.
Silvia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silvia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silvia won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silvia tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silvia tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silvia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silvia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Silva working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silvia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silvia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Silvia is working away.
Silvia has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silva!
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silvia tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Silvia.
Silvia is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silvia wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva rushes Silvia and presses him up against the cage.
Silvia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva forces Silvia back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Banha Silvia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silvia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Silva looking to control.
Silvia pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silvia is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silvia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silvia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Silvia's guard.
Silvia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvia keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silvia has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvia is retaining full guard.
Silvia looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Silvia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silvia to get to his feet.
Silvia has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silvia's face.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silvia uses from the top position.
Silvia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silvia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silvia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silvia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Silvia's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Silvia kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
Silvia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silvia blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silvia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silvia tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banha Silvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia wants a takedown.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silvia looking for a takedown.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Silvia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Silvia's takedown attempt.
Silvia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silvia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silvia tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silvia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Silvia won't want to take too many of those.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silvia prevents it.
Banha Silvia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caio Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silvia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Menkhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daddy has chosen For whom the bell tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Menkhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Menkhoff throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Menkhoff.
Menkhoff pushes Daddy up against the cage in a clinch.
Menkhoff has a couple of punches blocked by Daddy.
Menkhoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Daddy lands an uppercut.
Menkhoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daddy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Menkhoff uses from the top position.
Menkhoff is looking to stand up but Daddy won't let him.
Daddy wants to stand up but Menkhoff is controlling him.
Menkhoff is standing up over Daddy. Daddy looks to escape but Menkhoff dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menkhoff stands up.
The crowd cheers as Menkhoff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daddy doesn't seem phased though.
That's two 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.
Menkhoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daddy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daddy looks gassed!
Daddy tries to keep at a distance but Menkhoff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menkhoff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daddy or not.
Daddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Menkhoff.
A short right from Menkhoff.
Menkhoff gets through Daddy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Menkhoff lands with a short shot to the head.
Menkhoff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menkhoff lands a left hand.
Menkhoff scores with a shoulder strike.
Menkhoff lands an uppercut.
Menkhoff lands a nice uppercut.
Menkhoff scores with a shoulder strike.
Menkhoff scores with a shot to the side of Daddy's head.
A short uppercut from Menkhoff.
Menkhoff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daddys head.
Daddy is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Menkhoff.
Daddy is still on wobbly legs! Can Menkhoff finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Menkhoff.
A short left from Menkhoff.
Menkhoff unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Daddy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Menkhoff is unloading with more strikes now! Daddy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Menkhoff!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scotty Perez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vitor Vasconcelos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scotty Perez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasconcelos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perez as he avoids it easily.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Vasconcelos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vasconcelos staying out of range there.
Perez drops Vasconcelos with a naaaaasty hook - Vasconcelos is in real trouble here! Perez dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Perez!
Scotty Perez retains his light heavyweight title!
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