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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Butternuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Fred Thompson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fred Thompson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Thompson!
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, Bubba Butternuts!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butternuts moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Butternuts lands a hook that stumbles Thompson back into the cage. Butternuts follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Thompson to the canvas! Butternuts pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Thompson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bubba Butternuts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Orbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihkel Heino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Orbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mihkel Heino!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orbach shoots in for a takedown but Heino shows good takedown defense.
Heino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Orbach!
Heino breaks from Orbach's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Heino lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Orbach is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Heino lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Orbach is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heino punching from mount but Orbach doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Heino there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Orbach blocking the ground and pound.
Heino misses with a head shot.
Heino thowing shots but they're missing.
Heino unloads with some shots from mount but Orbach bucks and avoids them well.
Heino misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Heino unloads with some shots from mount but Orbach bucks and avoids them well.
Heino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orbach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heino misses with a head shot.
Orbach blocking the ground and pound.
Heino thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Heino should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Heino thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Heino misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Heino misses with a head shot.
Orbach seems to have got his legs back now.
Heino lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Orbach hang on?
Heino looks gassed!
Orbach is looking to improve his position but Heino isn't that keen on the idea.
Orbach manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orbach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orbach regains full guard. Nicely done.
Orbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heino stands and throws Orbach's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Orbach is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heino landing a few strikes.
Heino in side control lands a decent elbow.
Orbach is looking to regain half guard here but Heino keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orbach takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Heino scores with a couple of short elbows.
Orbach struggling a bit here.
Heino scores with punches from side control.
Heino connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orbach some visible discomfort.
Heino advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orbach taking shots to the head.
Orbach tries to hold on but Heino postures up.
Heino cracks Orbach with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Orbach tries to hold on but Heino pushes him away.
Heino connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Orbach sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Orbach gets full guard.
Orbach has his feet on Heino's thighs here. He's pushed Heino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Heino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Orbach!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andile Jengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jengo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Ride the Lightning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Scott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andile Jengo's chin.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andile Jengo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jengo avoids the body shot from Scott.
Jengo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jengo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jengo keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Jengo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jengo has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
Jengo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott 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.
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jengo fails with the takedown
and Scott counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jengo's guard now.
Jack Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andile Jengo.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Jengo is retaining full guard.
Jengo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott pushing down on Jengo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scott postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jengo to stand up.
Scott blocks a head kick by Jengo.
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scott showed some decent athleticism there.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
Jengo wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jengo wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jengo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jengo is trying to control but can't.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Jengo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jengo manages to avoid it.
Scott throws a wild body kick that Jengo sees coming a mile off.
Jengo fails with the takedown
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jengo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Scott drops back looking for a leg! Jengo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jengo manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into Jengo's guard.
Scott drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Scott as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jengo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Scott! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Scott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Reiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Melvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Reiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sherman Melvin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Reiser tries to clinch up.
Reiser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melvin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reiser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reiser lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reiser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reiser moves away.
An inside leg kick from Reiser misses.
Melvin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Melvin tries to clinch but Reiser moves out of range.
Reiser looks to clinch
and Melvin counters by clinching up.
Reiser lands a knee to the head.
Reiser leaning against his opponent.
Reiser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Melvin.
Reiser's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Melvin lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Melvin.
Reiser looks to clinch
and Melvin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Reiser throws a lazy head kick
and Melvin counters with a left and a right that stings Reiser.
Reiser is breathing heavily.
Melvin closes the distance and clinches.
Melvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reiser working aggressively here.
Reiser lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reiser leaning against his opponent.
Melvin lands an uppercut.
Reiser misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melvin.
Melvin keeps control of Reiser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reiser throws an elbow but it misses.
Melvin wants to get back to striking at distance but Reiser won't allow it.
Reiser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melvin has had enough of the clinch but Reiser keeps him there for the moment.
Reiser landing knees to the body.
Melvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Melvin.
Reiser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melvin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Melvin.
Melvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reiser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melvin counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Reiser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reiser tries to land a knee to the head but Melvin blocks with his arms.
Melvin wants to break free but Reiser has control.
Reiser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reiser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melvin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melvin misses with a two punch combination.
Melvin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Melvin closes the distance and clinches.
Melvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melvin lands with a left to the head.
Melvin is trying to break free.
Melvin managing to block the knees to the body from Reiser.
A right hand to the body from Melvin.
Melvin just leaning against Reiser, taking a breather.
Reiser looking to throw knees to the head but Melvin is blocking nicely.
Melvin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reiser is keeping busy.
Melvin can't find room to land a body shot as Reiser controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Reiser.
Reiser using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reiser lands an elbow that stopped Melvin in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Reiser on the inside.
Reiser just leaning against Melvin, taking a breather.
Reiser lands a knee to the head.
Melvin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Melvin misses with a punch to the body.
Reiser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melvin forces Reiser back against the cage and clinches.
Melvin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reiser landing knees to the head.
Melvin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Reiser.
Melvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Reiser finish him?
A bit of stalling here from Reiser.
Reiser with a knee to the head.
Come on Reiser - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reiser creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Melvin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Melvin drops to his knees and Reiser pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Reiser!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Grigoriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Sanchez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Grigoriev!
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, Carlos Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigoriev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Grigoriev looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Grigoriev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grigoriev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Grigoriev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grigoriev prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Grigoriev connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
Sanchez missing with punches from the bottom.
Grigoriev content to control rather than advance.
Grigoriev wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Grigoriev is taking a breather. Sanchez 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.
Sanchez has hold of Grigoriev's hands but Grigoriev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has hold of Grigoriev's hands but Grigoriev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Grigoriev's head to control him but Grigoriev postures up.
Grigoriev lands with a punch from half guard.
Grigoriev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grigoriev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grigoriev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Grigoriev seems content to control.
Grigoriev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grigoriev is working hard here to advance position.
Grigoriev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grigoriev landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev is stalling here but it's allowed Sanchez to get half guard.
Grigoriev uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez.
Grigoriev controlling from mount.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here. Grigoriev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grigoriev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grigoriev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanchez's face.
Grigoriev looking to finish Sanchez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sanchez!
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez looks gassed!
Grigoriev landing strikes from the mount and Sanchez is in trouble!
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Grigoriev finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev blocks Sanchez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigoriev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grigoriev with the ground and pound from mount.
Grigoriev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grigoriev lands a heavy elbow.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Grigoriev dominating with strikes here.
Grigoriev landing strikes from the mount.
Grigoriev with a couple of short strikes.
Grigoriev controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Grigoriev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grigoriev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grigoriev landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grigoriev controlling from mount.
Grigoriev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigoriev dominating with strikes here.
Grigoriev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grigoriev cracks Sanchez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grigoriev has hold of Sanchez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanchez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grigoriev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigoriev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanchez's face.
A nice elbow there by Grigoriev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Grigoriev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grigoriev misses the shot to the body.
Grigoriev gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Grigoriev chips away with some ground and pound.
Grigoriev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nikolay Grigoriev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grigoriev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grigoriev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grigoriev 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.
Grigoriev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Grigoriev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Grigoriev landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Grigoriev isn't so interested in that idea.
Grigoriev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grigoriev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grigoriev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grigoriev is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Grigoriev has control of the leg.
Grigoriev working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Grigoriev has control of the leg.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Grigoriev sits in half guard.
Grigoriev drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Grigoriev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grigoriev is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grigoriev working Sanchez over with strikes.
Grigoriev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev content just to control the position here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nikolay Grigoriev just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Grigoriev throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Grigoriev thows a body shot but no joy.
Grigoriev scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Grigoriev distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grigoriev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grigoriev wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Grigoriev pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Grigoriev manages to move to mount!
Grigoriev dominating with strikes here.
Grigoriev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Grigoriev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grigoriev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grigoriev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grigoriev controlling the position easily from mount.
Grigoriev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grigoriev lands with some strikes.
Grigoriev landing shots from mount.
Sanchez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grigoriev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Grigoriev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Grigoriev tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by Grigoriev. Beautiful body shot.
Grigoriev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Grigoriev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigoriev is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grigoriev swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Grigoriev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grigoriev fails with the takedown.
Grigoriev misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Grigoriev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Grigoriev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Grigoriev throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez swings for the body but Grigoriev moves out of range.
Nikolay Grigoriev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grigoriev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grigoriev trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Grigoriev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Grigoriev from controlling successfully.
Grigoriev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Grigoriev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grigoriev 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.
Grigoriev is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grigoriev stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grigoriev advances to half guard.
Grigoriev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Grigoriev postures up.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Grigoriev keeps him under control.
Grigoriev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grigoriev lands strikes from half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grigoriev is working away from the top position though.
Grigoriev is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grigoriev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grigoriev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Grigoriev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a nice head kick!
Grigoriev is rocked!
Grigoriev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Grigoriev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigoriev swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Grigoriev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Grigoriev seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez takes a swing at Grigoriev's ribcage but misses.
Grigoriev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Grigoriev tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grigoriev misses with a body shot.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grigoriev just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigoriev misses with a body shot.
Grigoriev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grigoriev throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Grigoriev misses
and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Grigoriev has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Grigoriev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Grigoriev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grigoriev looking for a sweep. Not yet Grigoriev, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Grigoriev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grigoriev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlos Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Sanchez is not content to let Grigoriev control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigoriev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanchez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grigoriev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grigoriev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Grigoriev!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pearl Jam - Porch. McCracken has chosen Danger is Go! as his entrance music. Claude McCracken has the eye of the tiger 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dylan Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claude McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fisher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCracken on the ground.
McCracken in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCracken is rocked!
Fisher content just to control the position here.
McCracken can't escape the position.
Fisher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fisher jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCracken is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCracken and Fisher has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fisher tries to advance to mount but McCracken denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fisher's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McCracken is looking to improve his position.
McCracken is not content to let Fisher control the position.
McCracken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCracken is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
McCracken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fisher stays in close to McCracken's body and controls the position.
Fisher passes into half guard.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCracken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken moves into full guard.
McCracken is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCracken working a defensive guard but Fisher manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fisher trying to control the position but McCracken is working away.
Fisher takes a little break here. McCracken wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fisher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCracken sneaks back into half guard.
McCracken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fisher is stalling here. McCracken is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fisher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCracken has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Fisher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCracken looks for a takedown but Fisher sprawls well.
Fisher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCracken has his foot on Fisher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fisher works his way back into a safe position though.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fisher looking to sit in guard and control but McCracken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fisher punching to the body, from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control but McCracken passes easily into half guard.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCracken is working away from the top position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dylan Fisher just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McCracken misses with the combination.
McCracken has his takedown stuffed
and Fisher counters with a shoot takedown. McCracken fights it but they end up in guard.
McCracken manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fisher tries to reverse the position but McCracken maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to stand but he's just given McCracken his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCracken is cranking Fisher's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Fisher! He's tightened the choke and Fisher is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claude McCracken!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yujiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Fauso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Fauso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yujiro Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Fauso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fauso's calf.
Takahashi is looking to clinch.
Takahashi is looking to slow Fauso down with leg kicks.
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fauso, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Fauso.
Takahashi pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Takahashi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Fauso has Takahashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takahashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takahashi manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Fauso avoids the punch easily.
Yujiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauso gets caught flat footed, as Takahashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fauso had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Takahashi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fauso Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Takahashi's back instead.
Fauso controlling well, preventing Takahashi from escaping the position.
Fauso not allowing Takahashi to control his hands.
Takahashi showing good submission defense here.
Fauso looks gassed!
Fauso is persistently looking for the submission but Takahashi is defending it well.
Fauso gets his hands free as Takahashi looks to control.
Takahashi is really stuck here.
Fauso not allowing Takahashi to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Takahashi right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauso not allowing Takahashi to control his hands.
Takahashi breaks Fauso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fauso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Fauso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahashi jabs Fauso right on the nose. Fauso blinks but takes it well.
Takahashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fauso.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fauso on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takahashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takahashi.
Takahashi stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi gets underhooks to prevent Fauso's takedown attempt.
Yujiro Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Fauso.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi trying to stall but Fauso improves his position.
Fauso tries to score a body lock takedown but Takahashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
Fauso has his takedown stuffed
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Fauso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fauso slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi clinches up against the cage.
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yujiro Takahashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fauso is just out of range.
Takahashi lands a nice shot that snaps Fauso's head back.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Fauso avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi clinches up with Fauso and pushes him back against the cage.
Fauso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Fauso looking for a takedown.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fauso backwards.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fauso is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Takahashi.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahashi has Fauso pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yujiro Takahashi.
Takahashi clinches.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fauso slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Nice sprawl there from Takahashi as Fauso shoots in.
Yujiro Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Fauso.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a nice hook to Fauso's body. Fauso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ronaldo Fauso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fauso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Takahashi with a hook.
Takahashi throws a hook but Fauso blocks it.
Fauso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takahashi swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fauso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauso slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Fauso tries for a takedown but Takahashi circles away easily
and Takahashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fauso drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Fauso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fauso moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takahashi.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Fauso circles away.
Fauso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Fauso moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Fauso circles away.
Fauso moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but Fauso shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fauso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fauso fails with a takedown attempt.
Fauso avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yujiro Takahashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Fauso slips the punch.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
Takahashi gets a clinch.
Takahashi pushes Fauso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takahashi pushes Fauso up against the cage in a clinch.
Fauso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takahashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fauso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takahashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauso drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fauso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a jab when Fauso was well out of range.
A jab from Takahashi does it's job there.
Fauso avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauso looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yujiro Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Fauso.
Takahashi lands with a right hand.
Fauso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fauso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Fauso's head but Fauso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fauso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
Takahashi gets a clinch.
Takahashi stalling the fight.
Takahashi lands an elbow that stopped Fauso in his tracks for a moment.
Takahashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takahashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fauso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fauso tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi stalling.
Fauso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takahashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takahashi takes a swing at Fauso's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Fauso ducks down to avoid it.
Ronaldo Fauso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fauso takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yujiro Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takahashi 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yujiro Takahashi!
Yujiro Takahashi retains his middleweight title!
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