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TBB 13 - Bang is Back PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dangerous Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jaha nehe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jaha nehe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dangerous Dave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jaha nehe!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
nehe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dave is trying to defend but nehe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
nehe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
nehe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
nehe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dave defends it well.
nehe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nehe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
nehe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dave wants to improve his position but nehe is controlling well.
nehe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
nehe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Dave tries to get to full guard but nehe has control of the leg.
Well, if nehe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but nehe pulls his head out easily.
nehe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
nehe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nehe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
nehe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dave was covering up waiting for the punch and nehe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dave not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dave utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
nehe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dave keeping moving, preventing nehe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
nehe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Despite being in the dominant position, jaha nehe just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
nehe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dave's waist but Dave gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing nehe off to one side.
nehe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - nehe lands in his opponent's guard.
nehe passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jaha nehe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
nehe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like jaha nehe has been cut.
Dave misses with a straight right.
Dave lands a jab.
Dave throws a jab when nehe was well out of range.
Dave throws a body punch but nehe moves out of range.
Dave lands a nice hook to nehe's body. nehe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to de liver by Dave. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dave will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by nehe.
nehe is breathing heavily.
Dave thows a body shot but no joy.
Dave throws a combination. nehe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nehe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - nehe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
nehe scores a takedown into full mount!
Dave wants to control but nehe is having none of it.
nehe trying to control but Dave is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave wants to hold on but nehe pushes him away.
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.
Dave is trying to escape the mount.
Dave is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by nehe.
nehe controlling from the full mount.
Dave gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. nehe connects with a nice short shot to Dave's temple.
nehe slows the pace down in half guard.
nehe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dave doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time nehe.
nehe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, jaha nehe just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dave just misses with a punch to the body.
Dave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dave throws a hook but nehe blocks it.
Dave misses with a takedown
and nehe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dave's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangerous Dave dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on jaha nehe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
nehe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dave's guard.
nehe trying to control but Dave is working from the bottom.
Dave keeping full guard, as nehe tries to pass.
nehe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but nehe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nehe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dave might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but nehe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
nehe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
nehe stands and steps away. Dave gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dave misses the jab.
Dave thows a body shot but no joy.
Dave keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by nehe.
nehe drives through with a takedown into guard.
nehe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dave dives on top into guard.
nehe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
nehe looking for a guillotine here but Dave defends easily.
Dave wants to control from the top but nehe keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nehe is adopting a defensive guard.
nehe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
nehe controlling the position.
nehe keeping moving, preventing Dave from controlling successfully.
nehe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dave connects with a crisp jab.
nehe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
nehe tries to clinch but Dave moves out of range.
Dave shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and nehe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dave's guard.
nehe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that nehe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
jaha nehe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think nehe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jaha nehe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rejinaldo Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Haye will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rejinaldo Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Haye!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye cracks a nice hook into Araujo's ribs.
Araujo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Haye scores with a four punch combination!
Araujo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haye counters with a stiff right hand.
Haye throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Rejinaldo Araujo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araujo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haye scores with a three punch combo!
Haye scores with a one two! Araujo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haye's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Haye duly obliges.
Haye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Haye goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rejinaldo Araujo's cut is getting worse.
Haye scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Araujo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Haye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haye lands with a nice body punch.
Haye lands a two punch combo.
Haye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haye lands the left hand.
Rejinaldo Araujo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haye lands with a nice body punch.
Haye cracks Araujo with an open hand slap.
Araujo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haye scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jeez, Rejinaldo Araujo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Haye lands a left and a right that send Araujo crashing to the mat, dazed. Haye thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rejinaldo Araujo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Haye!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robo Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Francisco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robo Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cop dodges the punch combination from Francisco.
Cop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Francisco scores with a punch to the head.
Francisco throws a series of punches but Cop moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Cop or perhaps it was just good defense by Francisco which made him look bad.
Cop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francisco sprawls well. Francisco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cop gets slowly back to his feet.
Francisco looks to land a combination but Cop avoids it well.
Francisco swinging wilding here.
Francisco shoots for a takedown but Cop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francisco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robo Cop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Francisco.
Cop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Robo Cop has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cop is defended easily by Francisco.
Francisco misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop wants to clinch.
Cop ducks under a wild hook from Francisco.
Cop looks to land a combination. Francisco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Francisco.
Francisco misses with a wild combination.
Cop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Francisco looks gassed!
Cop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francisco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cop somewhat.
Cop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cop tries to clinch but Francisco is having none of it.
Francisco shoots in and drives through. Cop sprawls well.
A punch combination from Francisco misses.
Francisco looks to throw the jab but Cop is out of range.
Cop shoots in but no luck this time.
Erik Francisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Francisco.
Francisco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Francisco looks to land a left hand but Cop moved out of range nicely.
Cop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Francisco's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francisco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francisco misses with a body shot.
Cop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Francisco but Francisco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Francisco.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francisco is defended easily by Cop.
Francisco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Francisco scores with a three punch combo!
Cop slips a jab from Francisco.
Cop lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francisco.
Francisco throws a combination that misses
and Francisco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francisco.
Francisco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francisco swats away the attempt to clinch by Cop.
Cop keeps Francisco at a distance using the push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Francisco as Cop shoots in.
Francisco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Francisco is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cop fails with a takedown attempt.
Cop leaves Francisco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francisco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cop tries for a takedown but Francisco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francisco keeps the fight on the outside.
Francisco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cop counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Erik Francisco has been cut.
Francisco is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cop as he avoids it easily.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Francisco misses with an uppercut.
Cop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Francisco.
Francisco swats away the attempt to clinch by Cop.
Francisco misses with a straight right.
Francisco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francisco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Francisco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Francisco thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francisco lands a nice shot to the body.
Cop shoots in looking for a takedown. Francisco tries to sprawl out of it but Cop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Francisco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Francisco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cop is fending him off so far but Francisco persists. Nope, Cop circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Cop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Francisco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cop tries to avoid it but Francisco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cop to the ground. Cop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francisco.
Francisco looks to land a combination but Cop avoids it well.
Francisco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cop pinned against the cage. Cop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cop closes the distance and clinches up with Francisco, looking for a takedown. Cop pushes Francisco against the cage but Francisco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francisco connects with a single shot there.
Cop lands with a slapping head kick.
Francisco throws the left hand but Cop avoids the punch easily.
Francisco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Francisco throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Francisco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Francisco leaves Cop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francisco dives in and grabs Cop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cop pushes down on Francisco's head and hops out.
Robo Cop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Francisco.
Francisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Francisco.
Francisco avoids a kick to the body.
Francisco looks to throw the jab but Cop is out of range.
Francisco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Francisco.
Francisco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cop digs a good body shot into Francisco's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francisco is defended easily by Cop.
Cop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francisco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cop misses with a takedown attempt - Francisco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Francisco shoots in but no luck this time.
Cop looks for a takedown but Francisco sprawls well.
Francisco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Francisco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cop moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco has Cop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Francisco is trying to break the clinch but Cop is controlling him.
Cop wants to break free but Francisco has control.
Francisco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Francisco is striking but Cop is not phased and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francisco tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cop manages to move to mount!
Francisco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Francisco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cop is working for a guillotine from mount but Francisco frees his head quite easily.
Francisco's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Francisco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Francisco really wants to buck Cop off and get back to his feet.
Francisco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cop manages to capitalize on a mistake by Francisco to take his back!
Cop tries to get the hooks in deep but Francisco pushed the leg off.
Cop is not going to allow Francisco to sit and survive in this position.
Cop controls the action.
Francisco has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Cop dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francisco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Francisco misses with a two punch combination.
Francisco stuffs the takedown attempt from Cop. Cop gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robo Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francisco misses with a combination
and Cop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Francisco misses.
Robo Cop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Francisco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Francisco postures up in Cop's guard and throws a big left but Cop blocks it.
Cop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Francisco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco wants to get up but he can't break Cop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Francisco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Francisco throws a big right hand that misses.
Francisco throws and elbow that misses. Cop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Francisco's guard. Nice move by Cop!
Francisco has a closed guard, preventing Cop from standing up.
Francisco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francisco stuffs the takedown.
Francisco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cop.
Francisco fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Francisco misses with a double jab
and Cop counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Francisco!
Cop throwing strikes here but Francisco is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Francisco working to try and regain half guard.
Francisco wants to get back to his feet.
Francisco tries to hold on but Cop pushes him away.
Francisco tries to reverse the position but Cop maintains control.
Cop tries to control but Francisco wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cop throws some wild stikes that Francisco manages to avoid easily.
Francisco working to try and regain half guard.
Cop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Erik Francisco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Francisco is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Francisco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cop throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Francisco is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cop throwing strikes here but Francisco is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robo Cop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cop 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 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robo Cop!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khames Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marizio Da Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khames Asher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marizio Da Souza!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Souza circles away.
A punch combination from Da Souza misses.
Asher scores with a nice strike.
Da Souza drops Asher with a left and a right! Oh, Asher is hurt - Da Souza dives into side control looking to finish!
Asher is rocked!
It looks like Khames Asher has been cut.
Da Souza wants to stand but Asher is controlling his arm.
Oh Asher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asher manages to get back to half guard.
Asher seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Asher looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Da Souza is defending well. Asher quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Da Souza has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Asher celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khames Asher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Larusso will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Larusso misses with a two punch combination.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larusso.
Larusso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larusso misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Larusso.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Machida slips under a jab from Larusso.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Larusso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
Larusso misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Larusso's knee momentarily.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Larusso will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machida throws a right and a left that Larusso avoids nicely.
Larusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a nice leg kick.
Larusso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Machida slips under a jab from Larusso.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Larusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Larusso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Larusso was not able to check.
Larusso scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Larusso.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a head kick.
Larusso throws a combination. Machida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Larusso 's knee.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Larusso.
Machida blocks a jab.
Larusso misses with a combination
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Machida connects with a high kick.
Larusso lands a jab-cross combination.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
Larusso fails to land with a series of punches.
Larusso throws a good cross that connects.
Larusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Larusso misses with a combination
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Larusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larusso misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Larusso's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Larusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Larusso's knee momentarily.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Larusso misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
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.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Larusso misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larusso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Larusso has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Machida.
Larusso misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a body kick.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Larusso will be more careful next time no doubt.
Larusso throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Larusso might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Larusso was not able to check.
Larusso misses with a combination
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
Larusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Larusso was not able to check.
Larusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a body kick.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida is working the combinations to good effect here.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Larusso.
Larusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Larusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Larusso shrugs it off.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Larusso really felt that one!
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Larusso throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Larusso shrugs it off.
Larusso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Larusso misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larusso to score with a decent uppercut.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
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 Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Larusso misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machida defending well as Larusso loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a solid body kick.
Machida slips a straight right by Larusso.
Larusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Larusso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Larusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Larusso's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Larusso throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machida lands a jab-cross combination.
Machida slips under a jab.
Larusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a body kick that stops Larusso in his tracks momentarily.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Larusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a body kick that stops Larusso in his tracks momentarily.
Larusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larusso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larusso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Larusso was not able to check.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniel Larusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larusso scores with a jab.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Larusso connects with a crisp jab.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Larusso will be more careful next time no doubt.
Larusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Larusso really felt that one!
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machida tries to circle away but Larusso has him pinned against the cage.
Larusso tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Larusso tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Larusso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larusso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida 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 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Nino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Advance On v2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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296 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Nino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Nino. No joy for Lin on that attempt.
Nino loads up on a big right hand but Lin slips the punch.
Nino gets caught flat footed, as Lin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Lin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nino looking to control.
Lin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lin scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lin is working Nino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Nino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Lin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nino has wrist control.
Lin throwing strikes but missing.
Lin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lin thows a big elbow that misses.
Lin thows a big elbow that misses.
Lin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lin cracks Nino with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lin throwing strikes from guard but Nino blocks nicely.
Lin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Lin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lin is chipping away with strikes.
Lin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin on the ground.
The strikes coming from Lin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin tries to score with some ground and pound. Nino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lin is chipping away with strikes.
Nino is looking to regain half guard here but Lin keeps moving and retains side control.
Lin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nino is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nino is trying to control Lin's posture but Lin avoids it.
An elbow from Lin crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Lin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nino defending against the ground and pound.
Nino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nino tries to get out of the position.
Lin scoring with punches from side control.
Nino defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Lin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like El Nino has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nino is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nino wants to control but Lin postures up.
Nino dodges the ground and pound from Lin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on El Nino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lin fails with a takedown attempt.
Nino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nino tries to clinch but Lin moves out of range.
Lin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino stuffs the takedown attempt from Lin. Lin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nino moves in looking to clinch but Lin pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin avoids the head kick by Nino.
Lin slips under a jab.
Lin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nino to the mat! Nino manages to get full guard.
Nino trying to keep a closed guard but Lin is proving a slippery customer.
Lin cracks Nino with a solid left hand.
Nino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin thows a big elbow that misses.
Lin postures up and lands a big shot to Nino's brow.
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lin stopping the sweep attempt from Nino.
Nino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Lin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lin throws a big right hand that misses.
Lin throws a big right hand that misses.
Nino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Lin with a nice head shot there.
Lin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lin is breathing heavily.
Lin postures up in Nino's guard and throws a big left but Nino blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lin thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lin's head backwards.
It looks like Roger Lin has been cut.
Nino leaves Lin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
El Nino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Lin.
Nino gets a clinch.
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 El Nino will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nino cracks Lin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nino finish him?
Lin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nino sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Lin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Lin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El Nino!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Wickliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wickliffe's entrance music is Slaughterhouse - Halos. A fine choice. Jones has chosen Still D.R.E as his entrance music. Dominick Wickliffe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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226 lbs
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260 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick Wickliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickliffe is looking to clinch.
Wickliffe wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Wickliffe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wickliffe wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wickliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wickliffe wants to clinch.
Wickliffe is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickliffe moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Wickliffe moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Wickliffe wants to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Wickliffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickliffe moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wickliffe pinned against the cage. Wickliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wickliffe tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wickliffe tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
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.
Wickliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Dominick Wickliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jones.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Wickliffe sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wickliffe avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Wickliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wickliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Wickliffe moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Wickliffe.
Dominick Wickliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wickliffe wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wickliffe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Wickliffe is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wickliffe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wickliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wickliffe wants to clinch.
Dominick Wickliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wickliffe was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wickliffe kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wickliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wickliffe wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Wickliffe tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wickliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamal Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones feints and as Wickliffe raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wickliffe has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wickliffe wants to clinch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wickliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wickliffe wants to clinch.
Wickliffe tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Wickliffe tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wickliffe is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Wickliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
Wickliffe tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Wickliffe is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Wickliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dominick Wickliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jones.
Wickliffe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wickliffe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wickliffe tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wickliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wickliffe tries to clinch up.
Wickliffe tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wickliffe wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Wickliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wickliffe wants to clinch.
Jones feints and as Wickliffe raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wickliffe keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Wickliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Wickliffe to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Wickliffe blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wickliffe wants to clinch.
Wickliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wickliffe wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Wickliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Wickliffe is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Wickliffe. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Wickliffe moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Wickliffe is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wickliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Wickliffe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wickliffe tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wickliffe moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Wickliffe tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Wickliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wickliffe wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickliffe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Wickliffe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Wickliffe is working from the bottom.
Wickliffe sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wickliffe tries to clinch up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wickliffe but Wickliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dominick Wickliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jones.
Wickliffe tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Wickliffe moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickliffe tries to clinch up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wickliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wickliffe tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Wickliffe wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Wickliffe is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wickliffe as he avoids it easily.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wickliffe to the mat! Wickliffe manages to get full guard.
Wickliffe keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes Wickliffe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wickliffe has one foot on Jones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wickliffe wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wickliffe pinned against the cage. Wickliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wickliffe tries to clinch up.
Dominick Wickliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Wickliffe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Nogueira!
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, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Nogueira looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Juan Nogueira has been cut.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva avoiding damage.
Nogueira is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nogueira blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Nogueira wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueira. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a right and a left that Nogueira avoids nicely.
Nogueira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nogueira throws and elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Nogueira is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nogueira throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Silva throws a series of punches but Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Nogueira keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva cracks the inside of Nogueira's front leg.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to de liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Nogueira tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Nogueira back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva connects with a nice cross there... Nogueira is looking wobbly and Silva recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Nogueira to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Silva jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wanderlei Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Melim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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207 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Arne Georgsen!
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, Marcio Melim!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgsen closes the distance and pushes Melim back into the cage.
Georgsen breaks from the clinch.
Georgsen throws the left hand but Melim avoids the punch easily.
Georgsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Marcio Melim has been cut.
Melim tries to keep at a distance but Georgsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Georgsen stalling.
Melim takes an elbow to the forehead.
Georgsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Georgsen cracks Melim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up Marcio Melim's cut even more.
Melim slips a straight right by Georgsen.
No joy there for Georgsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Georgsen moves into the clinch.
Georgsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Georgsen drops Melim with a beautiful combination! Melim stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Georgsen is looking for the KO!
Melim is rocked!
Georgsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Georgsen.
Georgsen cracks Melim with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Georgsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Melim to stand back up!
Melim is still on wobbly legs! Can Georgsen finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgsen connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Melim out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Arne Georgsen!
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