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SUPERFIGHTS ed. III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubbs comes into the arena with I Am The Walrus by The Beatles blaring out of the sound system. Robert Stubbs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Stubbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubbs throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Stubbs.
Stubbs connects with a body shot.
Stubbs misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stubbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stubbs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henderson is able to avoid easily.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Stubbs. Beautiful body shot.
Robert Stubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stubbs.
Stubbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson shoots in and bounces Stubbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stubbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stubbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stubbs looking to control.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stubbs's head.
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.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson works over Stubbs with some ground and pound from guard.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stubbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stubbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stubbs is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stubbs misses with the combination.
Stubbs misses with a double jab.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robert Stubbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
Stubbs looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Stubbs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Stubbs. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Stubbs is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Stubbs.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stubbs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stubbs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stubbs is trying to improve his position.
Henderson slows the pace down.
Stubbs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson slows the pace down.
Henderson grinds an elbow into Stubbs's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stubbs is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Stubbs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Stubbs's hands, connecting with Stubbs's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Henderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stubbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stubbs.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Stubbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stubbs avoids it really well and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stubbs, as that shot connected.
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stubbs wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stubbs's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Henderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stubbs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson stays in close to Stubbs's body and controls the position.
Dan Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson stands and throws Stubbs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stubbs shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Stubbs didn't expect that.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stubbs's head.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stubbs is looking to escape.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stubbs pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Henderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henderson winds up and cracks Stubbs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Stubbs is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henderson in particular looking to stall.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dan Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henderson throwing shots but Stubbs is blocking nicely.
Henderson controlling the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Henderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stubbs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stubbs's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nastus Gregovieich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreira has chosen Samba de janeiro - bellini as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nastus Gregovieich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira fails with the takedown.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregovieich but Gregovieich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregovieich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregovieich misses with a hook. Moreira ducked under it nicely.
Gregovieich throws a right hand that Moreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreira also avoids with ease.
Gregovieich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moreira.
Gregovieich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreira.
A telegraphed right hand from Gregovieich misses the target.
Gregovieich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregovieich throws a right hand that Moreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreira also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregovieich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Moreira.
Moreira instigates a clinch.
Moreira jumps guard but Gregovieich stands there with Moreira around his waist. Moreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nastus Gregovieich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Moreira.
Moreira tries to pull guard but Gregovieich won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gregovieich prevents the takedown attempt.
Moreira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gregovieich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregovieich is fending him off so far but Moreira persists. Nope, Gregovieich circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregovieich throws a lazy right hand but Moreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moreira forces Gregovieich back against the cage and clinches.
Moreira just leaning against Gregovieich, taking a breather.
Moreira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moreira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregovieich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moreira is proving hard to escape from.
Moreira is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gregovieich rolls with it to try and escape but Moreira cranks on the arm and Gregovieich is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Moreira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yago Barros Coutinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nosfe Ratu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yago Barros Coutinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nosfe Ratu!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros Coutinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ratu scores with a punch to the head.
Ratu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barros Coutinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ratu tries to avoid it but Barros Coutinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ratu to the ground. Ratu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ratu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ratu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barros Coutinho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barros Coutinho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ratu pinned against the cage. Ratu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ratu leaves Barros Coutinho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Barros Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barros Coutinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barros Coutinho drops back looking for a leg! Ratu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ratu manages to kick Barros Coutinho off! Barros Coutinho jumps back into Ratu's guard.
Barros Coutinho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ratu keeping moving, preventing Barros Coutinho from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barros Coutinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barros Coutinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Ratu wants to stand up but Barros Coutinho is controlling him.
Barros Coutinho 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barros Coutinho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ratu scores with a jab. Barros Coutinho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ratu throws a good cross that connects.
Ratu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barros Coutinho's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barros Coutinho is defended easily by Ratu.
Barros Coutinho fails with the takedown.
Nosfe Ratu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barros Coutinho is breathing heavily.
Barros Coutinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barros Coutinho is looking to clinch.
Barros Coutinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ratu lands with a straight right. Barros Coutinho didn't see that one coming.
Ratu throws a nice looking combination but Barros Coutinho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ratu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barros Coutinho on the side of the head.
Ratu connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barros Coutinho shoots in but Ratu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ratu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ratu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Ratu.
Ratu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ratu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ratu duly obliges.
Ratu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ratu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ratu throws a series of strikes that have Barros Coutinho backpedaling.
Ratu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Ratu does no damage.
Ratu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barros Coutinho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ratu.
Barros Coutinho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barros Coutinho has a takedown stuffed.
Ratu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barros Coutinho throws a head kick but Ratu moves out of range.
Ratu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barros Coutinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barros Coutinho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barros Coutinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ratu throws a body punch but Barros Coutinho moves out of range.
Ratu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barros Coutinho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barros Coutinho.
Barros Coutinho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barros Coutinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ratu.
Ratu misses with the combination.
Ratu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barros Coutinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ratu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosfe Ratu 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.
Ratu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ratu wants it to stay on the feet.
Yago Barros Coutinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratu lands with a straight right. Barros Coutinho didn't see that one coming.
Ratu lands a jab-cross combination.
Barros Coutinho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barros Coutinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ratu circles away.
Barros Coutinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ratu is fending him off so far but Barros Coutinho persists. Nope, Ratu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Barros Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ratu 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.
Ratu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ratu.
A left lands for Ratu.
Ratu lands with a nice combination. Barros Coutinho backs away looking to recover.
Barros Coutinho walks into a straight right hand from Ratu.
Ratu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barros Coutinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Barros Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ratu scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ratu scores with a jab. Barros Coutinho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ratu lands a head shot.
Barros Coutinho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ratu scores with a jab. Barros Coutinho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ratu is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros Coutinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ratu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barros Coutinho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ratu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barros Coutinho is defended easily by Ratu.
Barros Coutinho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ratu tests Barros Coutinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nosfe Ratu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Ratu.
Ratu scores with a nice strike.
Barros Coutinho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ratu connects with the punch.
Ratu lands a with a good body shot.
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.
Barros Coutinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ratu is fending him off so far but Barros Coutinho persists. Nope, Ratu circles away and we're back to standing.
Barros Coutinho needs to keep his hands up - Ratu had a free shot at his head there.
Ratu misses with a few strikes there.
Ratu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Ratu.
Ratu cracks Barros Coutinho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ratu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ratu lands the left hand.
Barros Coutinho shoots in but no luck this time.
Barros Coutinho fails with the takedown.
Ratu tests Barros Coutinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ratu. No joy for Barros Coutinho on that attempt.
Ratu misses with the combination.
Ratu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barros Coutinho. Barros Coutinho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratu clobbers Barros Coutinho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ratu misses with a few strikes there.
Barros Coutinho gets a clinch.
Barros Coutinho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ratu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barros Coutinho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ratu is keeping busy.
Ratu is trying to break the clinch but Barros Coutinho is controlling him.
Ratu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ratu is trying to break the clinch but Barros Coutinho has him pressed against the cage.
Ratu is trying to break the clinch but Barros Coutinho is controlling him.
Ratu wants to get back to striking at distance but Barros Coutinho won't allow it.
Ratu wants to break free but Barros Coutinho has control.
Barros Coutinho looking for a takedown.
Ratu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ratu has had enough of the clinch but Barros Coutinho keeps him there for the moment.
Barros Coutinho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ratu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ratu misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Horrible takedown by Barros Coutinho or perhaps it was just good defense by Ratu which made him look bad.
Barros Coutinho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ratu swinging wilding here.
Ratu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ratu moves away from the strike by Barros Coutinho.
Barros Coutinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ratu but Ratu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ratu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ratu duly obliges.
Ratu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ratu fails to land with a series of punches.
Barros Coutinho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ratu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ratu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ratu looks to throw the jab but Barros Coutinho is out of range.
Barros Coutinho dodges the punch combination from Ratu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosfe Ratu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Ratu there.
Barros Coutinho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barros Coutinho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ratu sees it coming and defends easily.
Ratu kicks off Barros Coutinho and gets to his feet.
Ratu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Ratu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barros Coutinho shoots in but Ratu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barros Coutinho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ratu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barros Coutinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ratu, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barros Coutinho moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros Coutinho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ratu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barros Coutinho.
Barros Coutinho is looking to stand but Barros Coutinho has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Barros Coutinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Ratu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barros Coutinho.
Barros Coutinho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ratu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barros Coutinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ratu is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barros Coutinho wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barros Coutinho thowing shots but they're missing.
Barros Coutinho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barros Coutinho trying to control but Ratu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barros Coutinho working for a guillotine from mount but Ratu is in no mood to give up.
Ratu is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barros Coutinho looking to secure an arm triangle but Ratu defends it well.
Yago Barros Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nosfe Ratu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You get the feeling that Ratu really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Barros Coutinho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ratu 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosfe Ratu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Cambarros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cambarros is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Van Halen - Jump!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Cambarros!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambarros tries for a takedown but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyler misses with the combination.
Cambarros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyler swivels and escapes.
Tyler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyler slaps away a takedown attempt from Cambarros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Cambarros.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cambarros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambarros circles away quickly and effectively.
Cambarros tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
Cambarros closes the distance and pushes Tyler back into the cage.
Cambarros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Tyler has a couple of punches blocked by Cambarros.
Cambarros misses with a knee to the head.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cambarros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyler walks away with a smile on his face. Cambarros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cambarros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyler is fending him off so far but Cambarros persists. Nope, Tyler circles away and we're back to standing.
Cambarros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cambarros somewhat.
Tyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambarros circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cambarros shoots in but no luck this time.
Cambarros fails with a takedown attempt.
Cambarros looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Tyler.
Cambarros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler looks to land a combination but Cambarros avoids it well.
Cambarros shoots in but Tyler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyler misses with the combination.
Cambarros shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cambarros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cambarros tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tyler controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambarros trying to mount his opponent but Tyler defends it.
Cambarros thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Cambarros is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyler!
Cambarros content just to control the position here.
Tyler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cambarros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambarros controlling the position easily from mount.
Cambarros landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambarros tries to control but Tyler wriggling away.
Cambarros looking to finish Tyler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tyler!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambarros controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Cambarros.
Cambarros wants to control the pace but Tyler is squirming around nicely.
Cambarros content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Cambarros dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cambarros shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyler tries to sprawl out of it but Cambarros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cambarros shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cambarros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Cambarros.
Cambarros fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Cambarros moves out of range.
A left and a right from Tyler both land. Nice combination.
Cambarros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyler as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambarros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyler as he jumps to the side.
Cambarros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyler as he jumps to the side.
Cambarros dodges the punch combination from Tyler.
Cambarros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambarros has Tyler up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyler lands a right hand.
Cambarros decides to pull guard.
Cambarros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cambarros working for a triangle but Tyler defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambarros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cambarros controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambarros has his feet on Tyler's thighs here. He's pushed Tyler off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tyler screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Cambarros!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Contini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contini comes to the cage accompanied by Love is gone - Psy remix. Hawkins has chosen PROMENTORY as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Luciano Contini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins has Contini up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Contini holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawkins drops back down to his feet.
Hawkins looking for a takedown.
Hawkins goes for a takedown attempt but Contini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luciano Contini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Hawkins.
Contini throws a hook but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Contini's waist but Contini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawkins off to one side.
Hawkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Contini is trying to stand up here but Hawkins is controlling him well.
Hawkins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hawkins throws some wild stikes that Contini manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Contini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hawkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Contini wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hawkins.
Hawkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hawkins landing shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Contini really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Contini bucks up and throws Hawkins to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luciano Contini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Contini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Contini swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
Contini misses with a straight right.
Contini misses with a straight right.
Contini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Contini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Contini tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Contini tries to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling the position.
Contini is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling him.
Contini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contini is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Contini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawkins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Contini can't fight it off and eventually Hawkins manages to take the fight to the floor. Contini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Contini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Contini is retaining full guard.
Hawkins throwing strikes from guard but Contini blocks nicely.
Contini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawkins on the ground.
Hawkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Hawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Contini is retaining full guard.
Contini has his feet on Hawkins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hawkins is looking to clinch.
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Contini tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Contini to the ground. Contini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Contini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contini swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Contini was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Contini wants to stand but Hawkins is controlling the position.
Contini is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hawkins dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Hawkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Contini sprawls well. Contini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkins tries to clinch there but Contini circles away.
Contini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawkins on the side of the head.
Contini looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Contini tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Hawkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Contini wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws an elbow but Contini slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hawkins misses with the ground and pound.
Hawkins throws an elbow but Contini slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hawkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Contini is looking to get back to his feet here but Hawkins is keeping cool and he's managed to take Contini's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawkins throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Contini is trying to get back to his feet but Hawkins has full control of the position and if anything, Contini has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins throws a series of strikes and Contini wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Hawkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hawkins dominating with strikes here.
Contini is rocked!
Hawkins lands a big elbow - Contini is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Contini is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fabio Hawkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Basti Haddl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipknot - Psychosocial. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Basti Haddl!
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, Felipe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries for a takedown but Haddl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haddl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haddl sprawls well. Haddl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Basti Haddl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Silva.
Haddl scores with a body shot.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Haddl tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haddl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haddl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haddl misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Haddl.
Haddl throws a one two combo.
It looks like Felipe Silva has been cut.
Haddl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Haddl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva looks gassed!
Haddl throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haddl.
Haddl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haddl wants it to stay on the feet.
Haddl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haddl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haddl as he jumps to the side.
Haddl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Haddl shows good takedown defense.
Haddl works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Haddl lands a jab to the nose.
Haddl fails to land with a series of punches.
Haddl throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Haddl lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haddl lands with a right that hurts Silva. Silva looks to clinch but Haddl throws a short knee that drops Silva. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Basti Haddl!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cambarros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cambarros comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. The crowd seem to be enjoying De La Cruz's choice of entrance music: Ransom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Cambarros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian De La Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Cambarros misses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Cambarros sends De La Cruz down but not out. Cambarros dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Damian De La Cruz has been cut.
De La Cruz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cambarros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De La Cruz dodges the ground and pound from Cambarros.
Cambarros working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cambarros sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De La Cruz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cambarros is trying to ground and pound but De La Cruz uses the momentary lack of control by Cambarros to regain half guard.
Cambarros stops De La Cruz from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambarros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cambarros is looking to advance position but De La Cruz won't allow it.
Cambarros stops De La Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Cambarros is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
De La Cruz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cambarros drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De La Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cambarros has De La Cruz in his guard.
De La Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cambarros keeping full guard, as De La Cruz tries to pass.
De La Cruz postures up in Cambarros's guard and throws a big left but Cambarros blocks it.
De La Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cambarros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambarros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De La Cruz looks gassed!
Cambarros is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De La Cruz with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambarros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De La Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Cambarros has wrist control.
Cambarros pushes De La Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Cambarros is looking to clinch.
Cambarros closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cambarros grinds an elbow into De La Cruz's temple.
De La Cruz prevents Cambarros from improving position.
Cambarros is working hard here to advance position.
Cambarros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cambarros.
De La Cruz is not content to let Cambarros control the position.
De La Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Cambarros scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh De La Cruz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cambarros can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Cambarros!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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283 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Alex O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O Brien to score an easy takedown into full guard.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
O Brien slips nicely into half guard.
Rodgers actively working from the bottom here.
O Brien has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rodgers defend it? O Brien steps over the head and cranks it - Rodgers is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for O Brien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex O Brien!
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