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CWFL 37 Carnage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swayzey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan has chosen Lil Wayne-Drop The World as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ross Swayzey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Swayzey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swayzey defends it nicely.
Masilungan is looking to clinch.
Masilungan fails with a takedown attempt.
Swayzey scores with a punch to the head.
Masilungan tries to move into range but Swayzey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masilungan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swayzey misses with the combination.
Masilungan throws a body kick that misses.
Masilungan throws a combination that misses
and Swayzey counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swayzey as he avoids it easily.
Ross Swayzey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Masilungan.
Swayzey misses with the combination.
Swayzey looks to land a combination but Masilungan avoids it well.
Swayzey gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayzey working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masilungan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Swayzey is pressed up against the cage. Masilungan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swayzey down to the mat. Swayzey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Masilungan dives in and grabs Swayzey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swayzey pushes down on Masilungan's head and hops out.
Swayzey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swayzey lands a nice shot that snaps Masilungan's head back.
Masilungan shoots for a takedown but Swayzey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swayzey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masilungan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swayzey misses with a series of wild punches.
Masilungan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Swayzey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Masilungan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Swayzey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey is pushing Masilungan's head away, looking to escape. Masilungan manages to hold on to the position though.
Masilungan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swayzey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masilungan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masilungan looks gassed!
Masilungan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swayzey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Swayzey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Masilungan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swayzey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masilungan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swayzey.
Swayzey scores with a decent looking hook.
Swayzey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masilungan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masilungan fails with the takedown.
Swayzey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masilungan fails with the takedown.
Masilungan dodges the punch combination from Swayzey.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown but Swayzey shows good takedown defense.
Swayzey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masilungan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swayzey tries to break the clinch but Masilungan is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Swayzey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey can't break the clinch.
Swayzey lands a nice uppercut.
Masilungan keeps control of Swayzey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masilungan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masilungan is looking to control Swayzey's arms but Swayzey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Masilungan has his back to the cage.
Masilungan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Swayzey gets back to half guard.
Swayzey keeping hold of Masilungan's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swayzey is trying to stand back up but Masilungan is controlling him
Masilungan is looking to advance position but Swayzey won't allow it.
Swayzey wants to get back to his feet.
Masilungan trying to pass the guard but Swayzey defending well.
Masilungan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ross Swayzey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Swayzey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Swayzey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swayzey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Masilungan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swayzey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masilungan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swayzey can't break the clinch.
Masilungan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masilungan lands a knee to the head.
Masilungan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swayzey is defending well for now.
Swayzey has had enough of the clinch but Masilungan keeps him there for the moment.
Swayzey is trying to force a seperation but Masilungan has the dominant position.
Swayzey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masilungan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swayzey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swayzey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masilungan is breathing heavily.
Masilungan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masilungan can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayzey tries to break free but Masilungan pushes him back against the cage.
Swayzey can't break the clinch.
Masilungan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swayzey prevents it.
Ross Swayzey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Masilungan.
Swayzey can't break the clinch.
Masilungan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swayzey.
Swayzey tries to circle away but Masilungan has him pinned against the cage.
Masilungan keeps control of Swayzey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swayzey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swayzey misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Swayzey.
A frustrated look appears on Swayzey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swayzey is trying to break the clinch but Masilungan has him pressed against the cage.
Swayzey avoiding damage as Masilungan throws knees to the body.
Swayzey can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swayzey as Masilungan tries to tie him up.
Masilungan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masilungan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swayzey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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.
Swayzey is trying to break the clinch but Masilungan has him pressed against the cage.
Swayzey stalls.
Swayzey managing to block the knees to the body from Masilungan.
Masilungan tries to score a body lock takedown but Swayzey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masilungan scores a nice knee to the body.
Swayzey is trying to force a seperation but Masilungan has the dominant position.
Masilungan is trying to drag Swayzey to the mat but Swayzey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Swayzey.
Swayzey tries to pull guard but Masilungan holds him up against the cage and eventually Swayzey drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Swayzey.
Swayzey has had enough of the clinch but Masilungan keeps him there for the moment.
Swayzey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swayzey is trying to break the clinch but Masilungan has him pressed against the cage.
Swayzey wants to stall.
Swayzey is pressed up against the cage. Masilungan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swayzey down to the mat. Swayzey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan walks into a stiff left hand from Swayzey.
Swayzey thuds a left hand into Masilungan's body.
Masilungan throws and low kick but Swayzey moves out of range easily.
Swayzey lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Swayzey.
Masilungan fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swayzey, as that shot connected.
Swayzey scores with a one two! Masilungan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masilungan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swayzey thuds his right hand into Masilungan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swayzey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masilungan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swayzey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swayzey but Swayzey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swayzey can't break the clinch.
A short left from Swayzey.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masilungan throws an elbow but misses.
Swayzey is trying to break the clinch but Masilungan is controlling him.
Swayzey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masilungan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swayzey has had enough of the clinch but Masilungan keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masilungan is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Swayzey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swayzey is trying to break the clinch but Masilungan has him pressed against the cage.
Swayzey misses with the head strike.
Swayzey is trying to break the clinch but Masilungan is controlling him.
Masilungan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swayzey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Masilungan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swayzey.
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 Ross Swayzey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Swayzey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masilungan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masilungan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swayzey circles away.
Swayzey keeps the fight on the outside.
Swayzey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masilungan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Swayzey.
Swayzey tries to clinch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Swayzey scores with a jab. Masilungan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swayzey throws a combination that misses
and Masilungan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Swayzey wriggles free and stands up.
Masilungan gets the takedown into side control.
Swayzey tries to escape but Masilungan is in control.
Check out the look on Masilungan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Swayzey is trying to buck Masilungan off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayzey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swayzey dodges the ground and pound from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Masilungan tries for a kimura but Swayzey is defending well.
The strikes coming from Masilungan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swayzey throws a right hand that Masilungan ducks under and follows up with a left that Masilungan also avoids with ease.
Swayzey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swayzey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swayzey stops a takedown attempt from Masilungan.
Swayzey gets through Masilungan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Swayzey on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masilungan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ross Swayzey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Masilungan.
Masilungan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swayzey's efforts to push away.
Masilungan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masilungan has Swayzey pressed against the cage, preventing Swayzey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swayzey misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Swayzey.
Masilungan has hold of one of Swayzey's legs. Swayzey is fighting the takedown attempt but Masilungan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Masilungan won't allow Swayzey to get back to his feet.
Masilungan throwing strikes but missing.
Masilungan wants to get up but he can't break Swayzey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Swayzey wants to stand but Masilungan is controlling the position.
Masilungan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swayzey is looking to stand up but Masilungan isn't so interested in that idea.
Masilungan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Masilungan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Masilungan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swayzey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Masilungan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swayzey, up you get!
Swayzey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swayzey lands a jab.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swayzey but Swayzey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masilungan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jed Masilungan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swayzey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masilungan, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Masilungan.
Masilungan has Swayzey pressed against the cage, preventing Swayzey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swayzey is looking to break free of the clinch but Masilungan has double underhooks.
Masilungan keeps control of Swayzey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masilungan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Swayzey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masilungan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masilungan prevents Swayzey from breaking the clinch.
Swayzey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masilungan has him pressed against the cage.
Swayzey is trying to force a seperation but Masilungan has the dominant position.
Swayzey tries to break the clinch but Masilungan is controlling the position.
Swayzey tries to break free but Masilungan pushes him back against the cage.
Swayzey tries to circle away but Masilungan has him pinned against the cage.
Ross Swayzey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masilungan scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swayzey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ross Swayzey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Barkley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
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187 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Webb!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb closes the distance and pushes Barkley back into the cage.
Barkley stalling in the clinch but Webb improves position.
Barkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webb needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
Webb gets a clinch.
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
Webb connects with a knee to the head.
Barkley just leaning against Webb, taking a breather.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Webb lands a knee to the head.
Webb looking to throw knees to the head but Barkley is blocking nicely.
Barkley wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Barkley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley tries to break the clinch but Webb is controlling the position.
Barkley controlling the action here for a moment.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Webb looks gassed!
Webb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Webb avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Webb is defending well for now.
Webb misses with a knee to the head.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Webb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barkley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barkley has had enough of the clinch but Webb keeps him there for the moment.
Barkley effectively controlling the action here.
Webb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barkley tries for a takedown but Webb manages to get underhooks.
Webb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
Webb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barkley wants to get back to striking at distance but Webb won't allow it.
Webb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barkley tries to break the clinch but Webb is controlling the position.
Barkley breaks the clinch.
Barkley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb looking for submissions off his back.
Barkley wants to take a breather but Webb is having none of it.
Webb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barkley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barkley wants to work for an arm triangle but Webb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Webb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barkley is looking for a kimura here.
Webb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb looking for submissions off his back.
Barkley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Webb could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barkley has cracked it and Webb is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barkley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Barkley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Bija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabio Rodrigues is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Bija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bija wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Bija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Bija's leg but Bija calmly moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Bija shoots in.
Bija shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bija checks it well.
Rodrigues throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bija looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Bija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bija shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
Bija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues has managed to clinch.
Bija has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodrigues lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bija has hold of Rodrigues's hands but Rodrigues slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodrigues tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bija knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigues wants to free his trapped foot but Bija is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bija has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigues is working away from the top position though.
Bija looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rodrigues is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bija!
Rodrigues connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rodrigues scoring with strikes but Bija is staying in there.
Rodrigues avoids the attempt from Bija to control.
Rodrigues with shots to the head and body - Bija looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rodrigues with shots to the head and body - Bija looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rodrigues with shots to the head and body - Bija looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bija throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rodrigues. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bija is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rodrigues cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bija is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bija is working hard here to advance position.
Rodrigues with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Rodrigues connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bija can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rodrigues lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bija hang on?
Bija sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bija has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bija flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bija keeping hold of Rodrigues's head, controlling as best he can.
Rodrigues looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodrigues has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigues looks gassed!
Rodrigues prevents Bija from improving his position.
Bija is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.
Bija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bija is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodrigues scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bija is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodrigues scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bija tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bija taking some punishment here, with Rodrigues in his half guard.
Rodrigues landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bija tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bija's head.
Rodrigues scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bija looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bija is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bija looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Rodrigues 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.
Bija blocks the body kick.
Bija shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jordan Bija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodrigues but Rodrigues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bija clinches but Rodrigues breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jordan Bija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bija throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Bija misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodrigues counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Bija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues is putting a hurting on Bija here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodrigues is putting a hurting on Bija here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodrigues in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues working the head with strikes.
Fabio Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues is putting a hurting on Bija here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Rodrigues's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rodrigues is trying to get an arm triangle but Bija is defending well.
Rodrigues scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodrigues cracks Bija with a big elbow.
Bija is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodrigues off and has taken his back!
Bija looking to break Rodrigues's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rodrigues remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bija will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rodrigues manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bija's guard. Nice work there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bija's guard.
Rodrigues lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodrigues throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bija is trying to stand up here but Rodrigues is controlling him well.
Rodrigues looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bija with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bija looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodrigues is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodrigues working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Bija is defending well.
Bija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues lands strikes from half guard.
Bija trying to control here.
Bija might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodrigues.
Bija keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodrigues throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bija misses with a combination
and Rodrigues counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bija throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bija regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigues throwing strikes from guard but Bija blocks nicely.
Bija is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodrigues defends well.
Bija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigues defends it easily.
Rodrigues working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bija throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigues doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigues manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues stands up over Bija, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodrigues is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodrigues is looking to work some ground and pound but Bija has wrist control.
Rodrigues scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodrigues is in close to Bija's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodrigues got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bija has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodrigues has managed to get both his arms back between Bija's legs - danger averted.
Rodrigues keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bija's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bija is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
Rodrigues working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bija misses with a takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body kick.
Bija tries to clinch up
and Rodrigues counters with a single leg into guard. Bija didn't expect that.
Bija escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodrigues with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodrigues postures up and lands a big shot to Bija's brow.
Bija looking to control.
Rodrigues lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodrigues drops back looking for a leg! Bija is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bija manages to kick Rodrigues off! Rodrigues jumps back into Bija's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bija is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigues pushing down on Bija's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodrigues scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a punch from half guard.
Bija lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Bija is trying to stand up here but Rodrigues is controlling him well.
Rodrigues is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bija is just riding it out for now. Rodrigues eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigues looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bija with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bija lands with a few short shots to the body.
Rodrigues not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bija misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Bija scores with a jab to the body.
Bija misses with a takedown
so Rodrigues counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodrigues postures up in Bija's guard and throws a big left but Bija blocks it.
Rodrigues lands a couple of digs.
Bija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bija utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigues got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bija has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodrigues has managed to get both his arms back between Bija's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bija 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! Rodrigues rolls with it to try and escape but Bija cranks on the arm and Rodrigues is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Bija!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Habanero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny Habanero has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maximus Meridius's chin.
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193 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinny Habanero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meridius gets a clinch.
Meridius wants to stall.
Habanero has Meridius pressed against the cage, preventing Meridius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meridius stalling against the cage.
Meridius lands a good knee to the midsection. Habanero won't want to take too many of those.
Habanero jumps guard and drags Meridius to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meridius wanted to stand there but Habanero had control of the position.
Habanero is working an open guard so Meridius takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius lands a big head kick that sends Habanero tumbling to the mat! Meridius takes a step backwards and waves Habanero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vinny Habanero has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habanero shoots in for a takedown but Meridius shows good takedown defense.
Meridius connects with a solid leg kick.
Habanero looks gassed!
Meridius tries to clinch up.
Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Meridius unloads a knee to the mid-section. Habanero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meridius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meridius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Habanero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Habanero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body kick there by Meridius.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meridius lands a nice knee to the body.
Meridius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meridius, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Habanero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Habanero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meridius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meridius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Habanero is defending well for now.
Meridius breaks from the clinch.
Meridius moves in looking to clinch but Habanero pushes him off.
Meridius wants to clinch up but Habanero keeps it at a distance.
Meridius throws a leg kick but Habanero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Meridius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meridius moves into the clinch.
Meridius breaks from the clinch.
Meridius scores with a push kick.
Habanero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Habanero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Meridius.
Habanero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Meridius darts in and clinches Habanero up against the cage.
Meridius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Habanero blocks a head kick by Meridius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius stuffs the takedown attempt from Habanero. Habanero gets slowly back to his feet.
Habanero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meridius wants to clinch.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses.
Habanero swats away the attempt to clinch by Meridius.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meridius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Habanero moves out of range of the leg kick from Meridius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Habanero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Meridius throws a body kick that misses.
Meridius tries to clinch but Habanero moves out of range.
Meridius throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Meridius.
Habanero moves out of range of the body kick.
Meridius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Vinny Habanero's cut even more.
Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius doesn't manage to clinch there - Habanero circles away.
Habanero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meridius tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius closes the distance and pushes Habanero back into the cage.
Meridius lands a knee to the body.
Habanero is breathing heavily.
Meridius landing knees to the body.
Meridius lands a nice knee to the body.
Meridius breaks the clinch.
Meridius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meridius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meridius breaks from the clinch.
Habanero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maximus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius misses with a head kick.
Meridius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meridius misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habanero keeps the fight on the outside.
Meridius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Habanero can do to turn this around?
Meridius tries to clinch there but Habanero circles away.
Meridius tries to clinch there but Habanero circles away.
Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Habanero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Meridius!
Meridius working to try and regain half guard.
Habanero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Meridius turns into him and now he's in Habanero's guard.
Meridius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Habanero has a closed guard, preventing Meridius from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habanero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meridius stands and steps away. Habanero gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Meridius throws a leg kick which misses Habanero's front leg but catches the back leg as Habanero tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius throws a sloppy head kick and Habanero moves out of range easily.
Meridius wants to clinch up but Habanero keeps it at a distance.
Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Habanero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Habanero or perhaps it was just good defense by Meridius which made him look bad.
Meridius wants to clinch.
Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Meridius.
Habanero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Meridius.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Meridius. Habanero shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Habanero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Meridius wants to clinch.
Habanero shoots for a takedown but Meridius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Habanero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meridius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meridius misses with a body kick.
Meridius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Habanero swats away the attempt to clinch by Meridius.
Habanero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meridius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Habanero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meridius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meridius, right into the meat.
Meridius lands a nice looking body kick.
Meridius keeps Habanero at a distance using the push kick.
Meridius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Habanero takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius clinches with his opponent.
Habanero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Habanero tries to pull guard but Meridius holds him up against the cage and eventually Habanero drops back down to his feet.
Maximus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Habanero.
Meridius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meridius scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meridius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Meridius wants to clinch.
Habanero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meridius throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Habanero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meridius is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius fakes the leg kick and cracks Habanero in the body.
Meridius doesn't manage to clinch there - Habanero circles away.
Meridius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meridius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Habanero if he has to take too many more of those.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses.
Meridius looks for the body kick but Habanero saw that one coming.
Meridius wants to clinch up but Habanero keeps it at a distance.
Habanero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Habanero keeps the fight on the outside.
Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meridius thows a body kick. Habanero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habanero fails with the takedown.
Meridius is looking to clinch but Habanero is avoiding it.
Habanero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meridius throws a sloppy head kick and Habanero moves out of range easily.
Vinny Habanero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Habanero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Meridius.
Habanero blocks a head kick by Meridius.
Meridius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Habanero's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Habanero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Habanero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Meridius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meridius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ashley one punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidehiko Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hidehiko Sakuraba has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ashley one punch's chin.
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196 lbs
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189 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ashley one punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hidehiko Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
one punch has a takedown stuffed.
one punch shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakuraba tries to sprawl out of it but one punch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakuraba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
one punch shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley one punch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming one punch to the mat! one punch manages to get full guard.
one punch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sakuraba uses it to pass to side control.
one punch prevents Sakuraba from improving position.
one punch regains half guard.
one punch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba prevents one punch from improving his position.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but one punch defending well.
one punch looking for submissions off his back.
one punch is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
one punch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sakuraba jumps into side control!
one punch tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sakuraba easily slips into full mount!
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sakuraba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but one punch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
one punch is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on one punch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
one punch has his takedown stuffed
and Sakuraba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in one punch's guard now.
one punch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakuraba trying to control but one punch is working from the bottom.
one punch looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
one punch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sakuraba escapes and throws one punch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, one punch has escaped the position, nice work there.
one punch manages to get back to half guard.
one punch has a hand on Sakuraba's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sakuraba takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
one punch regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidehiko Sakuraba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
one punch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakuraba counters with a takedown into side control.
one punch tries to bench press Sakuraba off him but Sakuraba keeps the position.
one punch is working hard here to advance position.
one punch tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sakuraba presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
one punch can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
one punch tries to hold on but Sakuraba pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
one punch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
one punch tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
one punch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
one punch looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
one punch is looking to get back to full guard here but Sakuraba has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sakuraba looking to control but one punch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakuraba goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now one punch is on top in guard.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as one punch tries to pass.
one punch looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
one punch has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
one punch has an active guard here but Sakuraba has managed to pass into half guard.
one punch has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sakuraba escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sakuraba!
one punch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sakuraba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
one punch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
one punch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
one punch trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakuraba passes into side control, despite one punch's attempt to control the position.
one punch is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Hidehiko Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba working away.
one punch is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on one punch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
one punch shoots and misses
and Sakuraba counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidehiko Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! one punch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
one punch misses with a takedown attempt
and Sakuraba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in one punch's guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but one punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
one punch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakuraba's guard.
one punch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sakuraba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now one punch has Sakuraba in his guard.
one punch being controlled here, momentarily.
one punch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sakuraba has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries for a kimura but one punch is defending well.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
one punch wants to control but Sakuraba postures up.
one punch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Sakuraba politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sakuraba prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sakuraba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
one punch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
one punch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakuraba defending well though.
one punch stalling away here and it's allowed Sakuraba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
one punch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sakuraba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sakuraba has escaped and now he's on top!
one punch has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
one punch working a defensive guard here.
one punch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
one punch has a closed guard, preventing Sakuraba from standing up.
Hidehiko Sakuraba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
one punch wants to sweep but no luck.
one punch is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
one punch looking for subs off his back but Sakuraba has passed one foot through into half guard.
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.
one punch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
one punch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
one punch trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Ashley one punch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakuraba trying to control the action but one punch is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
one punch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hidehiko Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakuraba 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hidehiko Sakuraba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zamarano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Obomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Obomba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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151 lbs
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153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Zamarano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Obomba!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obomba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zamarano but Zamarano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zamarano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zamarano with a poor takedown
and Obomba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zamarano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obomba.
Obomba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obomba preventing the sweep.
Obomba wants to control from the top but Zamarano keeps moving.
Obomba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zamarano dives on top into guard.
Zamarano postures up in Obomba's guard and throws a big left but Obomba blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba keeping moving, preventing Zamarano from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamarano is working Obomba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obomba working a defensive guard here.
Zamarano throws a big right hand that misses.
Zamarano looking to sit in guard and control but Obomba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Obomba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obomba postures up in Zamarano's guard and throws a big left but Zamarano blocks it.
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.
Obomba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obomba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obomba thows a big elbow that misses.
Obomba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obomba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zamarano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zamarano fails with the takedown
and Obomba counters with a stiff right hand.
Obomba closes the distance and pushes Zamarano back into the cage.
Obomba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zamarano just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba is working for takedown but Zamarano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivan Zamarano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Obomba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obomba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zamarano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zamarano is looking to work some ground and pound but Obomba has wrist control.
Zamarano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obomba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zamarano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zamarano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obomba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zamarano wants to control from the top but Obomba keeps moving.
Zamarano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obomba's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamarano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamarano is pushing down on Obomba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Obomba is fighting to maintain full guard but Zamarano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zamarano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obomba manages to get to full guard.
Zamarano looking to sit in guard and control but Obomba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Obomba throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Obomba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Obomba misses with a takedown
and Zamarano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Obomba won't be happy with that.
Zamarano throwing strikes but Obomba manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Obomba is trying to ground and pound but Zamarano uses the momentary lack of control by Obomba to regain half guard.
Obomba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zamarano keeping hold of Obomba's head, controlling as best he can.
Zamarano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Obomba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Obomba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamarano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zamarano keeping moving, preventing Obomba from controlling successfully.
Obomba throws and elbow that misses. Zamarano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obomba's guard. Nice move by Zamarano!
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.
Obomba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamarano defends well.
Zamarano is working Obomba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zamarano throws and elbow that misses. Obomba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zamarano's guard. Nice move by Obomba!
Zamarano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obomba's guard.
Obomba keeping moving, preventing Zamarano from controlling successfully.
Zamarano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba pushes Zamarano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zamarano shoots and misses
and Obomba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Obomba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obomba trying to control but Zamarano is working from the bottom.
Obomba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obomba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obomba with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba throwing strikes from guard but Zamarano blocks nicely.
Obomba throws a strike but Zamarano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Obomba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zamarano is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zamarano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zamarano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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 Ivan Zamarano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zamarano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obomba counters with a single leg into guard. Zamarano didn't expect that.
Obomba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamarano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zamarano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obomba.
Obomba thows a big elbow that misses.
Obomba is looking to work some ground and pound but Zamarano has wrist control.
Obomba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obomba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamarano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obomba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zamarano to the mat! Zamarano manages to get full guard.
Zamarano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obomba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obomba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamarano wants to sweep here but Obomba controlling him for the moment.
Obomba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barry Obomba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obomba is looking to work some ground and pound but Zamarano has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamarano keeping full guard, as Obomba tries to pass.
Obomba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obomba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zamarano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Obomba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zamarano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamarano trying to control the position from guard on top but Obomba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zamarano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zamarano stopping the sweep attempt from Obomba.
Zamarano thows a big elbow that misses.
Zamarano thows a big elbow that misses.
Zamarano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Obomba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zamarano's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zamarano wants to get back to his feet but Obomba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Obomba throws a strike but Zamarano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamarano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obomba keeping moving, preventing Zamarano from controlling successfully.
Obomba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zamarano is one step ahead there.
Zamarano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Obomba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obomba 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Obomba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Untstinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Untstinx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Untstinx tries to bum rush St Pierre with a series of wild strikes but St Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Untstinx throws out the jab.
St Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
St Pierre moves into full mount!
St Pierre moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Untstinx has worked his arm free - good work by Untstinx!
St Pierre throws an elbow but Untstinx slips to the side and avoids it well.
St Pierre tries to advance to mount but Untstinx denies him.
Untstinx is looking for a sweep.
Untstinx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Untstinx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Pierre tries for a kimura but Untstinx is defending well.
Untstinx struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Untstinx has escaped the position, nice work there.
St Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Untstinx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Untstinx is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Untstinx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St Pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St Pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Untstinx is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St Pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Untstinx tries to bench press St Pierre off him but St Pierre keeps the position.
Untstinx managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by St Pierre.
St Pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Untstinx tries to bench press St Pierre off him but St Pierre keeps the position.
Untstinx is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Untstinx avoids any damage from the ground and pound of St Pierre.
St Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Untstinx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Untstinx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Untstinx is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre lands a nice forearm strike.
St Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Untstinx, who protects the arm well.
St Pierre looks gassed!
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Untstinx defends.
St Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Untstinx, who protects the arm well.
St Pierre tries for a kimura but Untstinx is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Untstinx is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Untstinx defends.
Untstinx tries to buck St Pierre off but St Pierre is having none of it.
Untstinx avoids any damage from the ground and pound of St Pierre.
Untstinx is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Untstinx keeps the fight on the outside.
Untstinx works over St Pierre's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank St Pierre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Pierre clinches with his opponent.
St Pierre fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Untstinx as St Pierre tries to tie him up.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Untstinx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Untstinx lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
St Pierre has Untstinx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Untstinx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Untstinx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank St Pierre.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Untstinx manages to get underhooks.
Untstinx is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
St Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Untstinx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Untstinx can't break the clinch.
Untstinx is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
Untstinx misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Pierre.
Untstinx working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Untstinx.
St Pierre is working for takedown but Untstinx is calmly controlling the position for now.
Untstinx is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.
Untstinx is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Untstinx being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Untstinx.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Untstinx lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Untstinx tries to break free but St Pierre pushes him back against the cage.
St Pierre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Untstinx regains guard.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
St Pierre tries to stand but Untstinx is controlling from the bottom.
Untstinx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
St Pierre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Untstinx is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of St Pierre, into his guard.
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Untstinx trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Untstinx won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Untstinx gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Untstinx closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
St Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Untstinx is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
St Pierre tries to stall but Untstinx uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Untstinx misses.
A combination from Untstinx does no damage.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and St Pierre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by St Pierre.
Untstinx tries to circle away but St Pierre has him pinned against the cage.
Untstinx is looking to break free of the clinch but St Pierre has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Untstinx can't break the clinch.
St Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Untstinx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Pierre.
Untstinx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Pierre pulls guard effortlessly.
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Untstinx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Untstinx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Untstinx has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Untstinx defends well.
Untstinx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Untstinx wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Untstinx has passed into half guard!
St Pierre is staying active underneath Untstinx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Untstinx.
St Pierre throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
St Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St Pierre.
St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Untstinx pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank St Pierre 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. And we move into the final round!
Untstinx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
St Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and St Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
St Pierre gets a clinch.
Untstinx is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Untstinx manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Untstinx is retaining full guard.
St Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Untstinx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Untstinx manages to kick St Pierre off! St Pierre jumps back into Untstinx's guard.
St Pierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Untstinx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Untstinx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Untstinx blocks nicely.
Untstinx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Untstinx manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Untstinx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Untstinx controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
St Pierre wants to stand but Untstinx has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Untstinx is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
St Pierre moves forwards but Untstinx connects with a nice, crisp jab.
St Pierre wants to clinch up but Untstinx keeps it at a distance.
Mike Untstinx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Untstinx misses.
Untstinx lands a glancing blow to the side of St Pierre's head.
Untstinx throws a nice looking combination but St Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Pierre pushes Untstinx up against the cage in a clinch.
St Pierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Pierre keeps control of Untstinx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Pierre jumps guard and drags Untstinx to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Untstinx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Untstinx trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Untstinx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St Pierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Untstinx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frank St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Untstinx wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mike Untstinx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre has his feet on Untstinx's thighs here. He's pushed Untstinx 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! Untstinx screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Roche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Ride Of The Valkyries. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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179 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Roche!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Roche throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roche throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roche loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.
Roche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Roche slams his shin into Bradley's torso.
Bradley loads up on a big right hand but Roche slips the punch.
Roche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Roche moves out of range easily.
A big left from Roche misses.
No joy there for Roche, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradley throws a hook but Roche blocks it.
Roche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bradley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roche.
Roche throws out a loose jab but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley throws a jab when Roche was well out of range.
Roche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roche ducks right into an uppercut from Bradley.
Roche misses with an uppercut. Bradley saw that one coming.
Roche connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roche throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Bradley scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Roger Roche has been cut.
Roger Roche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Bradley.
Roche falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roche throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roche is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Roger Roche's cut even more.
Roger Roche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roche throws a hook but Bradley avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Bradley.
Roche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roche looks gassed!
Bradley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roche. Roche circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bradley lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Roche is looking to close the distance but Bradley sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Roche crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Roche is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dan Bradley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Acid Thunder - Fast Eddie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
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, Roger Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lorenzo.
Minotauro digs a good body shot into Lorenzo's ribs.
Minotauro lands a nice shot to the body.
Lorenzo looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minotauro moves in looking to clinch but Lorenzo pushes him off.
Minotauro wants to clinch.
Minotauro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lorenzo manages to avoid it.
Minotauro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lorenzo's waist but Lorenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minotauro off to one side.
Minotauro tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Minotauro tries to clinch up.
Lorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Minotauro slips under a jab from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo leaves Minotauro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minotauro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Minotauro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro wants to clinch up but Lorenzo keeps it at a distance.
Minotauro misses the shot to the body.
Minotauro tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Minotauro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lorenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lorenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Minotauro backs up against the cage.
It looks like Ze Minotauro has been cut.
Minotauro tries to clinch up.
Minotauro throws a body punch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minotauro.
Minotauro tries to clinch but Lorenzo is having none of it.
Minotauro tries to clinch up but Lorenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Minotauro is looking to clinch.
Lorenzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minotauro doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minotauro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lorenzo tries to roll over but Minotauro keeps him under control.
Lorenzo is looking to control Minotauro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lorenzo avoid being mounted?
Minotauro trying to control from half guard but Lorenzo is working away.
Minotauro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro wants to pass the guard but Lorenzo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Minotauro tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lorenzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ze Minotauro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Minotauro.
Lorenzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minotauro misses with a body punch
letting Lorenzo counter with a right hand.
Lorenzo jabs Minotauro right on the nose. Minotauro blinks but takes it well.
Minotauro fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lorenzo misses.
Minotauro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Minotauro throwing shots but Lorenzo is blocking nicely.
Minotauro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Minotauro wants to take a breather but Lorenzo is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minotauro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lorenzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Minotauro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Minotauro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzo as he avoids it easily.
Lorenzo looks to land a left hand but Minotauro moved out of range nicely.
Lorenzo scores with a one two! Minotauro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Minotauro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Minotauro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minotauro looking to pass the guard.
Lorenzo trying to keep a closed guard but Minotauro is proving a slippery customer.
Minotauro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lorenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lorenzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lorenzo has escaped and now he's on top!
Lorenzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lorenzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lorenzo trying to control but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
Minotauro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Lorenzo thows a big elbow that misses.
Minotauro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minotauro wants to sweep here but Lorenzo controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Minotauro fails with the takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lorenzo throws a shot from downtown. Minotauro moves away and avoids it.
Lorenzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minotauro manages to avoid it.
Lorenzo jabs at Minotauro's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lorenzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenzo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lorenzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minotauro ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzo.
Minotauro is looking to wear down Lorenzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lorenzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minotauro.
Minotauro moves in looking to clinch but Lorenzo pushes him off.
Minotauro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Minotauro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minotauro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lorenzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lorenzo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Minotauro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minotauro throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lorenzo is defending well for now.
Lorenzo wants to break free but Minotauro has control.
Lorenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Minotauro trying to stall but Lorenzo improves his position.
Lorenzo blocks an elbow strike.
Minotauro trying to control the position but instead, Lorenzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minotauro into the cage.
Lorenzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minotauro has him pressed against the cage.
Minotauro is looking to control Lorenzo's arms but Lorenzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minotauro has his back to the cage.
Lorenzo blocks an elbow strike from Minotauro.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minotauro lands an elbow that stopped Lorenzo in his tracks for a moment.
Lorenzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lorenzo avoids the elbow strike from Minotauro, against the cage.
Minotauro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lorenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Minotauro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lorenzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Minotauro passes Lorenzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lorenzo tries to roll over but Minotauro keeps him under control.
Lorenzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minotauro pulls his head out easily.
Minotauro trying to control from half guard but Lorenzo is working away.
Lorenzo wants to improve his position but Minotauro is controlling well.
Lorenzo gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro slips nicely into half guard.
Lorenzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minotauro is working away from the top position though.
Lorenzo wants to get back to full guard.
Lorenzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lorenzo trying to keep a closed guard but Minotauro is proving a slippery customer.
Lorenzo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Minotauro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Minotauro wants to control but Lorenzo is keeping him busy.
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.
Minotauro is thwarting Lorenzo's attempts to control the position.
Minotauro works his way into full mount!
Minotauro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lorenzo is now in Minotauro's guard. A big mistake from Minotauro there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lorenzo looking to sit in guard and control but Minotauro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Minotauro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lorenzo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro wants to control from the top but Lorenzo keeps moving.
Minotauro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lorenzo is retaining full guard.
Minotauro is looking to work some ground and pound but Lorenzo has wrist control.
Lorenzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lorenzo, not yet.
Minotauro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lorenzo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Minotauro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minotauro tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Lorenzo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lorenzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roger Lorenzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minotauro fails with the takedown.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Minotauro.
Minotauro moves in looking to clinch but Lorenzo pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Minotauro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minotauro shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Minotauro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Minotauro thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ze Minotauro.
I think Minotauro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infamous has chosen Chiddy Bang as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Infamous defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Infamous moves out of range of the strikes.
Infamous rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Infamous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Infamous breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Gray scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Drew Infamous has been cut.
Gray misses with an uppercut.
Infamous connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Infamous.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Infamous as he avoids it easily.
Infamous misses with a takedown
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Infamous throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Gray misses.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Infamous misses with a wild body shot.
Infamous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Infamous.
Infamous tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
Infamous is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous moves out of range as Gray strikes.
The crowd cheers as Gray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Infamous doesn't seem phased though.
Infamous throws a good cross that connects.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.
Infamous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Infamous slips under a jab.
Infamous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Infamous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Infamous looks gassed!
Gray connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Infamous! He's out on his feet! Gray rushes in and drops Infamous with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mel Gray!
Mel Gray retains his featherweight title!
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