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Theatre of Dragons XX PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Buckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Amore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Red Buckles!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckles lands a nice hook to Amore's body. Amore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buckles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Buckles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buckles.
Amore wants to get back to full guard.
Buckles trying to mount his opponent but Amore defends it.
Buckles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buckles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amore defends it well.
Buckles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amore has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buckles trying to work for an americana but Amore has managed to regain full guard.
Amore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buckles has gone for a leg lock! Amore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buckles's guard.
Buckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckles wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Amore manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buckles wants to get back to full guard.
Amore wants to free his trapped foot but Buckles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Buckles gets full guard.
Amore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckles is keeping the position for now.
Buckles is trying to keep Amore in close.
Buckles is looking to sinch up a triangle. Amore throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Buckles's body to avoid the submission. Buckles has instead reached around Amore's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Buckles arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Red Buckles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernandinho BeatBox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandinho BeatBox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White 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
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernandinho BeatBox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brad Howell!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Howell misses.
BeatBox misses with a shot to the body
and Howell counters with a stiff right hand.
Howell misses with a straight right.
Howell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brad Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BeatBox misses with a jab, cross combination.
BeatBox wants to clinch but Howell slips to the side
and Howell counters with a nice uppercut.
BeatBox throws a right hand that misses
and Howell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Howell lands a nice hook to BeatBox's body. BeatBox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Howell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BeatBox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howell.
BeatBox misses with a shot to the body
and Howell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BeatBox tries to clinch but Howell is having none of it.
Howell tests BeatBox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BeatBox tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BeatBox tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Howell.
BeatBox is rocked!
It looks like Fernandinho BeatBox has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BeatBox.
Howell throws out a loose jab but BeatBox uses good head movement to avoid it.
BeatBox misses with a low kick.
Howell moves into range and connects with a jab.
BeatBox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Howell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh BeatBox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BeatBox misses with a takedown attempt - Howell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
BeatBox seems to have got his legs back now.
BeatBox is breathing heavily.
BeatBox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck BeatBox on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BeatBox tries to clinch but Howell moves away
and Howell counters with a crisp right that sends BeatBox to the canvas! Howell follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Howell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cannon Fodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Bonkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). General Bonkers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cannon Fodder!
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, General Bonkers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonkers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonkers scores with a head kick. Fodder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bonkers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bonkers throws a hook but Fodder blocks it.
Bonkers thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonkers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fodder's sensitive parts.
Bonkers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bonkers throws a nice head kick!
Fodder misses with a takedown
and Bonkers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fodder's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonkers misses with a leg kick.
Fodder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bonkers counter with a right hand.
Fodder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fodder.
Fodder misses with a takedown
and Bonkers counters with a big head kick but Fodder shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cannon Fodder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fodder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonkers counters with a good low kick that Fodder was not able to check.
General Bonkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers scores with a spinning back kick!
Fodder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonkers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonkers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bonkers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Cannon Fodder has been cut.
Bonkers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bonkers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fodder misses with a hook
and Bonkers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonkers cracks Fodder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fodder's calf.
Nice body kick there by Bonkers.
Bonkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fodder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fodder avoids the head kick by Bonkers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonkers, right into the meat.
Bonkers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Bonkers.
Fodder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonkers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fodder is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonkers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonkers doesn't manage to clinch there - Fodder circles away.
Bonkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fodder.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fodder. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bonkers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fodder has his takedown stuffed
and Bonkers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
General Bonkers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cannon Fodder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonkers scoring well with a low kick there.
Fodder misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonkers counters with a low kick, right behind Fodder 's knee.
Bonkers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fodder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonkers.
Bonkers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonkers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fodder.
Bonkers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonkers cracks the inside of Fodder's front leg.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fodder might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fodder walks into a stiff left hand from Bonkers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonkers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bonkers lands a leg kick that knocks Fodder off balance momentarily.
Bonkers scores with a push kick.
Bonkers connects with a high kick.
Bonkers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fodder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonkers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fodder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonkers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fodder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonkers.
Crunch! Bonkers slams his shin into Fodder's torso.
Fodder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonkers throws a nice outside leg kick.
General Bonkers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fodder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonkers counters with a good, hard body kick but Fodder shrugs it off.
Bonkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fodder.
Bonkers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fodder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bonkers.
Fodder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonkers.
Bonkers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonkers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bonkers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fodder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fodder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bonkers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fodder. That did some damage!
Fodder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonkers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cannon Fodder's cut is getting worse.
Bonkers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fodder's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonkers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonkers connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
General Bonkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cannon Fodder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bonkers connects with a right hand. Fodder shakes it off.
Bonkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fodder.
Bonkers scores with a nice strike.
Bonkers darts in and clinches Fodder up against the cage.
Bonkers pushes Fodder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fodder wants a takedown.
Fodder jumps guard but Bonkers stands there with Fodder around his waist. Fodder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fodder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short left from Bonkers.
Bonkers lands a shot to the body.
Bonkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fodder wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cannon Fodder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Bonkers on the inside.
Fodder is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Bonkers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fodder takes a shot to the head.
Bonkers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fodder backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonkers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fodder takes a shot to the head.
Fodder is rocked!
Cannon Fodder's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bonkers breaks from the clinch.
Bonkers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonkers.
Bonkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fodder tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonkers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fodder tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonkers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonkers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bonkers - that will leave a mark!
Bonkers lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Fodder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonkers thumps Fodder with a low kick.
Fodder seems to have got his legs back now.
Bonkers is looking to slow Fodder down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fodder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bonkers - the referee stops the clock and Fodder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bonkers. Fodder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fodder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonkers can pounce on him.
Bonkers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bonkers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fodder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonkers.
A jab from Bonkers finds it's way through Fodder's defenses.
Jeez, Cannon Fodder's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fodder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fodder misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonkers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fodder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cannon Fodder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). General Bonkers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferrari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrari misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Ferrari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferrari misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinicius Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Ferrari misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Ferrari scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a hook but Ferrari avoids it easily.
Ferrari misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferrari is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferrari throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferrari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferrari thinking.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferrari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferrari swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva lands a head shot.
Ferrari misses with a body shot
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Ferrari misses with an uppercut
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrari misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferrari moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Ferrari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferrari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferrari throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Ferrari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferrari misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferrari throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Ferrari backing up. Ferrari nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a hook.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva 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.
Ferrari misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Ferrari.
Ferrari misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferrari works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Ferrari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferrari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferrari lands a right hook to the body.
Ronaldo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferrari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Ferrari misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Ferrari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Ferrari throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Ferrari counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferrari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferrari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Ferrari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferrari misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Ferrari backing up. Ferrari nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferrari misses with a right hand
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferrari misses with a hook to the body
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ferrari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferrari thinking.
Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left lands for Silva.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ronaldo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferrari scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferrari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferrari's head.
Ferrari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Ferrari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferrari on the side of the head.
Ferrari throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferrari in his tracks.
Ferrari misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ferrari might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ferrari swings widly with a right hand
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferrari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferrari needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Ferrari moves away from the strike by Silva.
A nice combination there by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferrari has time to react.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Ferrari's head back.
Ferrari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Silva.
Ferrari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Ferrari backing up. Ferrari nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Ferrari misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferrari swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferrari throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Ferrari swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferrari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferrari misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva connects with a jab.
Ferrari throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferrari misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva throws a right and a left that Ferrari avoids nicely.
Ferrari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferrari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva lands a body shot.
Vinicius Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferrari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferrari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Ferrari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrari misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari walks into a jab.
Ferrari takes one on the button.
Ferrari throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Ferrari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferrari's head.
Jab by Silva.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferrari doesn't seem phased though.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferrari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva works over Ferrari's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferrari misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Callao Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Callao Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Callao Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Furious George!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Callao Jr to the mat! Callao Jr manages to get full guard.
Callao Jr is trying to keep George in close.
George thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
George in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Callao Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst George is controlling him.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Callao Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George stays in close to Callao Jr's body and controls the position.
Callao Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for George on the ground.
George thows a big elbow that misses.
George wants to pass the guard but Callao Jr is keeping the position.
George sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Furious George hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A combination from Callao Jr does no damage.
Callao Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. George did well to prevent Callao Jr getting side control.
George is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
George's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
George moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Callao Jr!
Callao Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
George cracks Callao Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
George controlling his opponent.
George with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Callao Jr wants to hold on but George pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George thowing shots but they're missing.
Callao Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Callao Jr is breathing heavily.
George content just to control the position here.
Callao Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by George.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George has hold of Callao Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Callao Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
George controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George unloads with some shots from mount but Callao Jr bucks and avoids them well.
George lands a nice shot to the head.
George unloads with some shots from mount but Callao Jr bucks and avoids them well.
George thowing shots but they're missing.
Callao Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from George.
George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
George jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Callao Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious George dominated that round.
That's time! Callao Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
George gets a takedown into half guard.
George 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with George in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George seems to be working for a kimura but Callao Jr defends the submission attempt.
George seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Callao Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
George is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Callao Jr is just riding it out for now. George eventually gives up the hold.
George throwing shots but Callao Jr is blocking nicely.
George seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
George wants to pass the guard but Callao Jr is defending well.
George not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
George seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Callao Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George not doing much here.
George wants to work for an arm triangle but Callao Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
George wants to pass to mount but Callao Jr is defending the position.
George with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
George passes to side control.
George moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George controlling the position easily from mount.
George sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
George sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
George wants to take Callao Jr's back here but Callao Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callao Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by George.
George with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Callao Jr tries to sprawl but George drives through with a takedown into half guard.
George tries to pass to full mount but Callao Jr defends it.
Callao Jr trying to control here.
Callao Jr is not content to let George control the position.
George trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
George is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Callao Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from George.
George not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if George 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.
George is looking to take a break and control but Callao Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
George mounts Callao Jr! Really nice guard pass there!
Callao Jr has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
George is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Callao Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Callao Jr is trying to defend against the choke here but George has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. George Tightens the hold and Callao Jr taps out furiously! George displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Furious George!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Desouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Volkov 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Desouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolai Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desouza misses the body punch
and Volkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Desouza actively working from the bottom here.
Desouza tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Desouza manages to get to full guard.
Desouza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desouza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volkov defends it easily.
Desouza looking for subs off his back but Volkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desouza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
Volkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Desouza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
Desouza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Desouza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Desouza is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Desouza tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Desouza wants to get back to full guard but Volkov has mounted him!
Desouza is trying to escape the mount.
Volkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desouza working to try and regain half guard.
Desouza wants to hold on but Volkov pushes him away.
Desouza is looking to get to half guard.
Desouza taking shots to the head.
Desouza can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Desouza is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Volkov! Desouza is hurt baaadly! Volkov is firing away with more strikes - Desouza is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Volkov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doro Gipsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Northrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gipsy comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a fight. Barney Northrup has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Doro Gipsy's chin.
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200 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doro Gipsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Northrup!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gipsy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gipsy shoots and misses
and Northrup counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gipsy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Northrup seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Northrup tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gipsy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Northrup is nestled in close to Gipsy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gipsy tries to get to full guard but Northrup has control of the leg.
Northrup is working for a kimura but Gipsy is defending it quite comfortably.
Northrup 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup lands strikes from half guard.
Gipsy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Northrup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Northrup is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gipsy looking for submissions off his back.
Northrup has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gipsy trying to control here.
Northrup 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.
Gipsy moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrup trying to control but Gipsy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gipsy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northrup sitting in guard here, content to control.
Northrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Gipsy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrup postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup lands a couple of digs.
Northrup postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gipsy is on top in guard.
Gipsy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gipsy wants to control from the top but Northrup keeps moving.
Northrup bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gipsy's guard.
Northrup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Northrup preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrup throwing strikes from guard but Gipsy blocks nicely.
Northrup tries to free his leg and advance position but Gipsy is retaining full guard.
Northrup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Northrup chips away with some ground and pound.
Gipsy trying to keep a closed guard but Northrup is proving a slippery customer.
Gipsy keeping moving, preventing Northrup from controlling successfully.
Northrup throwing strikes from guard but Gipsy blocks nicely.
Gipsy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Northrup on the ground.
Northrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Gipsy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Northrup dominated that round.
That's time! Gipsy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gipsy is looking to clinch.
Gipsy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Northrup counters with a takedown into side control.
Gipsy throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gipsy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Northrup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup moves into full mount!
Northrup with shots to the head and body - Gipsy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Northrup prevents Gipsy from getting the reversal.
Gipsy is squirming around, avoiding Northrup's attempts to control the action.
Gipsy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Northrup cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Northrup is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gipsy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gipsy is squirming around, avoiding Northrup's attempts to control the action.
Northrup with a couple of short strikes.
Gipsy taking shots to the head.
Barney Northrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrup controlling his opponent.
Gipsy tries to hold on but Northrup pushes him away.
Northrup trying to control but Gipsy is having none of it.
Gipsy tries to hold on but Northrup pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup with the ground and pound from mount.
Northrup is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Northrup working for a submission but Gipsy is keeping him at bay.
Northrup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Northrup connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Northrup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gipsy is looking to escape.
Northrup lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrup is working for a guillotine from mount but Gipsy frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrup lands with some strikes.
Northrup lands with some strikes.
Northrup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Northrup trying to control but Gipsy is having none of it.
Gipsy is desperately trying to improve his position but Northrup has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Northrup connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gipsy tries to improve his position but instead Northrup has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Northrup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gipsy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gipsy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Northrup!
Northrup bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gipsy keeping moving, preventing Northrup from controlling successfully.
Gipsy wants to sweep but no luck.
Northrup wants to control from the top but Gipsy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Barney Northrup wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gipsy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Northrup is trying to control but can't.
Northrup manages to get to full guard.
Northrup working for a triangle but Gipsy defends it easily.
Gipsy tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrup is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gipsy trying to control but Northrup is working from the bottom.
Gipsy preventing the sweep.
Gipsy looking to sit in guard and control but Northrup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Northrup scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup forces his way into half guard.
Northrup is thwarting Gipsy's attempts to control the position.
Northrup working Gipsy over with strikes.
Northrup looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gipsy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Northrup.
Northrup is nestled in close to Gipsy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gipsy looking for submissions off his back.
Northrup wants to pass to mount but Gipsy is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gipsy trying to control here.
Doro Gipsy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Northrup connects with a nice short shot to Gipsy's temple.
Gipsy wants to improve his position but Northrup is controlling well.
Northrup passes to side control.
Northrup trying to control the action but Gipsy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Northrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Northrup winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Northrup!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranger has chosen Eaten by Bloodbath as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Frank St Pierre has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank St Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tex Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger moves out of range as St Pierre strikes.
St Pierre scores with a decent looking hook.
St Pierre misses with a straight right.
Ranger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. St Pierre was covering up waiting for the punch and Ranger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ranger preventing the sweep.
St Pierre working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ranger is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for St Pierre.
St Pierre prevents Ranger from moving into mount.
Ranger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for St Pierre!
Ranger avoids the attempt from St Pierre to control.
St Pierre is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Ranger 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.
Ranger wants to take his opponent's back but St Pierre doesn't allow it.
St Pierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ranger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… St Pierre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by St Pierre and Ranger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
St Pierre wants to control but Ranger postures up.
St Pierre sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranger is pressing down on St Pierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. St Pierre is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Ranger is controlling well.
Ranger tries to pass to full mount but St Pierre defends it.
Ranger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ranger 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.
Ranger wants to advance to full mount but St Pierre doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ranger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ranger defends it easily.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
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.
Ranger tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
Ranger passes St Pierre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
St Pierre is pressing down on Ranger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Ranger controlling him for the moment.
Ranger trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Ranger tries to pass.
Ranger forces his way into half guard.
Ranger passes to full mount!
St Pierre wants to control but Ranger is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tex Ranger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
St Pierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ranger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ranger there as he acknowledges the shot.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
St Pierre slips under a jab from Ranger.
Ranger misses with a body shot
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ranger won't be happy with that.
Ranger is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre misses with the ground and pound.
Ranger is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ranger keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger 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.
St Pierre decides to stand back up.
St Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ranger to the mat! Ranger manages to get full guard.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ranger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ranger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ranger!
St Pierre struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face as Ranger controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger tries to move to mount but St Pierre blocks the move with his legs.
St Pierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Ranger is taking a breather. St Pierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Ranger keeps him under control.
St Pierre trying to control here.
Ranger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ranger trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre is trying to keep Ranger in close.
Ranger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
Ranger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ranger wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
Frank St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A lazy left from St Pierre finds it's target.
That's four 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.
Ranger misses with a hook
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Ranger cracks St Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
St Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Ranger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Pierre 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.
Ranger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Ranger from controlling successfully.
Ranger looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Ranger from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank St Pierre dominated that second round.
That's time! St Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ranger misses with a wild body shot.
St Pierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ranger takes a swing at St Pierre's ribcage but misses.
Ranger looks to score with a jab to the body but St Pierre is just out of range.
St Pierre digs a good body shot into Ranger's ribs.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
St Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ranger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ranger misses with a looping right.
Ranger just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
Ranger misses with a body shot
and St Pierre counters with a left to the body.
St Pierre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ranger looks to score with a jab to the body but St Pierre is just out of range.
A jab lands there for St Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ranger moves out of range of the strikes.
Tex Ranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ranger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ranger as he jumps to the side.
St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ranger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
St Pierre wants to stand but Ranger has his arm trapped.
St Pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Ranger is defending well.
St Pierre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ranger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for St Pierre but great work by Ranger.
Ranger remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
St Pierre trying his best to control but Ranger has mounted him.
Ranger avoids the attempt from St Pierre to control.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position but Ranger isn't that keen on the idea.
Ranger wants to take his opponent's back but St Pierre doesn't allow it.
Ranger manages to capitalize on a mistake by St Pierre to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ranger looking to break St Pierre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. St Pierre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ranger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
St Pierre controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ranger controlling from the back.
St Pierre controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
St Pierre trying to control the position but Ranger manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ranger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but St Pierre has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ranger trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
St Pierre defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ranger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Will Ranger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tex Ranger.
I think Ranger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tex Ranger! Tex Ranger retains his welterweight title!
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