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MCL 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kourosh Karbassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourosh Karbassi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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281 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muay Thai Elite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kourosh Karbassi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karbassi misses with a takedown attempt
and Elite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karbassi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Elite works Karbassi's body with a nice hook.
Elite explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karbassi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elite connects with a high kick.
Elite lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elite lands a big head kick that sends Karbassi tumbling to the mat! Elite takes a step backwards and waves Karbassi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kourosh Karbassi has been cut.
Elite scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karbassi is rocked!
Elite lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karbassi's sensitive parts.
Karbassi wants to stay close but Elite steps back to make room for something. Karbassi seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Elite and Karbassi drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muay Thai Elite!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stekelanburg Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Martelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stekelanburg Magamedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Martelli!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martelli closes the distance and clinches.
Magamedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martelli.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martelli misses with a takedown
and Magamedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Magamedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Martelli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magamedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Stekelanburg Magamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Martelli.
Martelli effectively controlling the action here.
Martelli tries to pull guard but Magamedov won't allow it.
Martelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martelli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magamedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magamedov.
Martelli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magamedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Martelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magamedov scores with a shot to the side of Martelli's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magamedov's calf.
Martelli moves in looking to clinch but Magamedov pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magamedov.
Magamedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magamedov decides to stand back up.
Magamedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magamedov counters with a single leg into guard. Martelli didn't expect that.
Martelli looks gassed!
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!
Magamedov stands and steps away. Martelli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martelli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magamedov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Magamedov with a poor takedown
so Martelli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magamedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martelli wants to control from the top but Magamedov keeps moving.
Magamedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martelli trying to control but Magamedov is working from the bottom.
Rafael Martelli has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martelli connects with a body shot.
Martelli has Magamedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Martelli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magamedov uses from the top position.
Martelli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magamedov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martelli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martelli stands up over Magamedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magamedov keeping moving, preventing Martelli from controlling successfully.
Martelli won't allow Magamedov to get back to his feet.
Martelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magamedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magamedov keeping full guard, as Martelli tries to pass.
Magamedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stekelanburg Magamedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martelli!
Martelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magamedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magamedov stopping the sweep attempt from Martelli.
Martelli seems keen to control Magamedov's posture.
Stekelanburg Magamedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martelli wants to sweep here but Magamedov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martelli throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martelli throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Martelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magamedov controls the pace.
Martelli is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Magamedov frees his head nicely. Oh but Martelli has switched to an armbar! Magamedov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafael Martelli!
Rafael Martelli is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Fagundes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fagundes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fagundes moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Fagundes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fagundes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fagundes gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fagundes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Fagundes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Fagundes!
Fagundes stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson wants to control the position but Fagundes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fagundes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson tries to roll over but Fagundes keeps him under control.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fagundes trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagundes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fagundes wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Fagundes is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson pushes Fagundes off looking to stand but Fagundes dives back in and keeps control.
Fagundes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson tries to kick Fagundes off but Fagundes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fagundes is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fagundes is now in half guard.
Fagundes prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Fagundes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fagundes is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Renan Fagundes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Fagundes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Fagundes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fagundes prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controls Fagundes momentarily but Fagundes frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fagundes.
Fagundes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fagundes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Fagundes is breathing heavily.
Jackson pulls Fagundes in close to his closed guard and prevents Fagundes from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rashad Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fagundes shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Fagundes gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Fagundes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rashad Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fagundes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
so Fagundes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fagundes won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Fagundes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson controls Fagundes momentarily but Fagundes frees himself.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Fagundes is having none of it.
Fagundes drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Fagundes off! Fagundes jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fagundes is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Fagundes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Fagundes controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Fagundes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fagundes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson tries to kick Fagundes off but Fagundes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fagundes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Fagundes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Fagundes is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Fagundes sits in half guard.
Fagundes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson has Fagundes pressed against the cage, preventing Fagundes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes fails to pull guard.
Fagundes fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fagundes.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Renan Fagundes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fagundes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fagundes is covering up but some of the strikes from Jackson are getting through and doing damage.
Jackson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fagundes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fagundes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fagundes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Fagundes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fagundes shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fagundes quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fagundes wants to get back to full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rashad Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fagundes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fagundes keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagundes is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fagundes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Fagundes from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson prevents Fagundes from standing back up.
Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Fagundes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fagundes wants it to stay on the feet.
Renan Fagundes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Fagundes is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fagundes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rashad Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Fagundes is having none of it.
Fagundes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is thwarting Fagundes's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Fagundes's leg but Fagundes calmly moves out of range.
Jackson cracks the inside of Fagundes's front leg.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fagundes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
so Fagundes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rashad Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joabe Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Hip Hop as his entrance music. Joabe Oliveira has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joabe Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simmons to the mat! Simmons manages to get full guard.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simmons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a big head kick but Simmons shrugs it off.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira seems keen to control Simmons's posture.
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira pulls Simmons in close to his closed guard and prevents Simmons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oliveira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oliveira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons really wants to buck Oliveira off and get back to his feet.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Simmons is squirming around nicely.
Simmons wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveira is punishing Simmons with some ground and pound.
Simmons trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with punches and elbows.
Oliveira lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Simmons trying to control the position but Oliveira manages to sink in the hooks.
Simmons staying busy and making it hard for Oliveira to control.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons covers up after that shot from Oliveira.
Simmons tries to break free.
Simmons looks gassed!
Oliveira throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Simmons grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Oliveira controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira trying to control momentarily.
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Simmons is really stuck here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons looking very determined here, making life difficult for Oliveira.
Simmons is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joabe Oliveira dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Simmons gets a takedown into half guard.
Simmons throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Oliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simmons is controlling him.
Oliveira trying to control the position here.
Simmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons trying to move into half guard but instead Oliveira has managed to sweep!
Oliveira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
Simmons shoots in and bounces Oliveira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira controlling Simmons's posture.
Simmons landing with the ground and pound.
Simmons content to stall in guard here.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Simmons postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oliveira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oliveira controlling from mount.
Oliveira looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simmons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simmons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira trying to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joabe Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick from Oliveira lands but Simmons takes it in his stride.
Simmons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oliveira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Oliveira isn't so interested in that idea.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira is pushing down on Simmons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simmons is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Oliveira 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira escapes and gets back to his feet.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as Simmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oliveira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joabe Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands a couple of elbows.
Oliveira pushes Simmons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Simmons misses with a takedown
and Oliveira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simmons goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oliveira!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliveira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simmons avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
The referee warns Oliveira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Simmons trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliveira doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Simmons scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Simmons raining down shots from the mount!
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands a big elbow.
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simmons scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oliveira?
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Simmons's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joabe Oliveira!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dani Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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144 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dani Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucho Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruz counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz slowing the pace effectively.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cruz lands a takedown into guard.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Cruz in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cruz gets to his feet - Rodriguez follows without any prompting.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Cruz forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
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.
Rodriguez is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodriguez down to the mat. Rodriguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Rodriguez as Cruz shoots in.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucho Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cruz blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rodriguez's guard now.
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruz is pushing down on Rodriguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him!
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Rodriguez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stands and steps away. Rodriguez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodriguez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodriguez, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodriguez can pounce on him.
Rodriguez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Cruz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rodriguez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Dani Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez cracks the inside of Cruz's front leg.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Cruz misses with a leg kick
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Rodriguez counters with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Rodriguez as Cruz shoots in.
Rodriguez leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucho Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Dani Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez scores with a head kick. Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucho Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz 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 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dani Cruz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kiboL Legia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kiboL Legia struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Costa!
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, kiboL Legia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Legia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Legia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Costa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Costa pushes down on Legia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Legia is defending well.
Legia wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legia is trying to stand up here but Costa is controlling him well.
Costa is trying to control the action in half guard but Legia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Legia looking for submissions off his back.
Legia looks gassed!
Legia wants to control but Costa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Costa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Legia has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Costa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Legia is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Costa!
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