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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between J Aldo Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, J Aldo Preuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss misses with a lunging right hand
and Galvao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Galvao.
Preuss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Preuss controls Galvao momentarily but Galvao frees himself.
Galvao slips nicely into half guard.
Preuss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvao on the ground.
Galvao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Galvao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Preuss defending well though.
Galvao thows a huge punch but Preuss dodges it nicely.
Galvao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galvao thows a huge punch but Preuss dodges it nicely.
Galvao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galvao 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! Preuss is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Galvao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joabe Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Bob Dylan - Hurricane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 6 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Carter.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joabe Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Carter.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Carter moves away
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Carter scores with a nice right hand.
Carter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliveira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carter lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Carter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliveira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Oliveira scores a takedown into full mount!
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Carter manages to control the position for a moment.
Carter is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Carter holds on, trying desperately to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carter is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira avoids the attempt from Carter to control.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter is trying to stand.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carter controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
Carter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carter lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliveira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to clinch up
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
Oliveira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliveira darts in trying to clinch
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliveira is rocked!
Carter finds Oliveira's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Oliveira flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Carter lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Oliveira will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rubin Carter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen not afriad as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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246 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
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, Jason Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos blocks the elbow strike.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dos Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Garcia.
Dos Santos looking to stall.
Garcia is trying to drag Dos Santos to the mat but Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Dos Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Garcia closes the distance but Dos Santos moves to the side
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos stops a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dos Santos stalling against the cage.
Dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Garcia.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dos Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcia looks gassed!
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia wants a takedown.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Dos Santos prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Dos Santos stalling.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dos Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Dos Santos slows down the pace here.
Dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Dos Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dos Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dos Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Santos taking a breather.
Dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dos Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Dos Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garcia up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Santos prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcia has Dos Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dos Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dos Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Dos Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dos Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Garcia.
Dos Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garcia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dos Santos's brow.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Santos.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands with a left to the head.
Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Jason Garcia has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dos Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dos Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Dos Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia tries to circle away but Dos Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.
Dos Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Garcia is trying to drag Dos Santos to the mat but Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to get underhooks.
Dos Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garcia up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves away
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dos Santos is pressed up against the cage. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos Santos down to the mat. Dos Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
Dos Santos stops a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dos Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dos Santos prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Dos Santos stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Garcia's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Garcia closes the distance but Dos Santos moves to the side
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Santos is pressed up against the cage. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos Santos down to the mat. Dos Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Dos Santos has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dos Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dos Santos drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Dos Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dos Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Santos lands a right hand.
Garcia wants the takedown. Dos Santos is fighting it off but Garcia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dos Santos's guard against the cage.
Dos Santos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Junior Dos Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dos Santos lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Santos.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos working aggressively here.
Dos Santos stalling.
Dos Santos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dos Santos stops a takedown attempt from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dos Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dos Santos stalls.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
Dos Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dos Santos keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dos Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Dos Santos has the dominant position.
Dos Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Jason Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos leaning against his opponent.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch up
and Mullen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Mullen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Mullen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Mullen lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to clinch
and Mullen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mullen counters with a left to the body.
Silva moves to clinch but Mullen breaks away
and Mullen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mullen with a nice cross.
It looks like Ed Silva has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mullen. That's going to slow Silva down.
Mullen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mullen lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mullen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mullen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva tries to clinch
and Mullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mullen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mullen can pounce on him.
Mullen lands with a right hand.
Mullen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mullen. That's going to slow Silva down.
Mullen scores with a head kick.
Mullen throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Ed Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mullen! Silva is out on his feet! Mullen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Silva is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Silva is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Mullen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Killscnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Zoidberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Zoidberg!
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, Bjj Killscnuts!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg looking to score a takedown here. Killscnuts is defending well but Zoidberg drives through and ends up in Killscnuts's guard.
Zoidberg postures up in Killscnuts's guard and throws a big left but Killscnuts blocks it.
Killscnuts controls Zoidberg momentarily but Zoidberg frees himself.
Zoidberg postures up and lands a big shot to Killscnuts's brow.
Killscnuts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zoidberg defends it easily.
Zoidberg throws and elbow that misses. Killscnuts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zoidberg's guard. Nice move by Killscnuts!
Zoidberg keeping moving, preventing Killscnuts from controlling successfully.
Killscnuts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zoidberg dives on top into guard.
Zoidberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killscnuts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoidberg has managed to get both his arms back between Killscnuts's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoidberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Killscnuts keeping moving, preventing Zoidberg from controlling successfully.
Killscnuts has his foot on Zoidberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoidberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Zoidberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killscnuts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killscnuts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zoidberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Killscnuts.
Zoidberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killscnuts tries to improve position but can't.
Zoidberg grinds an elbow into Killscnuts's temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killscnuts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zoidberg connects with a decent elbow.
Zoidberg working the ground and pound.
Killscnuts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zoidberg connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killscnuts down.
Zoidberg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoidberg is working Killscnuts over with some ground and pound from side control.
Killscnuts struggling a bit here.
Zoidberg cracks Killscnuts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Killscnuts is rocked!
A big shot lands for Zoidberg! That's hurt Killscnuts! Will he recover? Zoidberg fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Zoidberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James West!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West wants to clinch
and Campana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
West tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Campana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West ducks under a wild hook from Campana.
West blocks a jab.
West closes the distance but Campana moves to the side
and Campana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Campana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of West's head.
It looks like James West has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campana is working West over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
West is trying to keep Campana in close.
Campana works over West with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana works over West with some ground and pound from guard.
Campana 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.
Campana advances position into side control!
West taking punishment in the form of punches.
Campana is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. West is trying to escape and Campana transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and West is forced to tap! Nice work there by Campana! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocco Campana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ariobaldo Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Warning as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariobaldo Tavarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavarez moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Tavarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Tavarez sprawls well.
Tavarez has managed to clinch.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Tavarez.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavarez walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie rushes Tavarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruron Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Tavarez avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Tavarez is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Tavarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tavarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tavarez has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Tavarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Tavarez won't allow it.
Tavarez is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tavarez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Tavarez.
Tavarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Tavarez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavarez stalls.
Tavarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tavarez stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ariobaldo Tavarez.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Tavarez saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Tavarez. Tavarez maintains the clinch.
Tavarez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tavarez scores with a knee to the head.
Tavarez scores with a knee to the head.
Gracie looks gassed!
Tavarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tavarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Tavarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavarez smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariobaldo Tavarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tavarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Tavarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tavarez is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavarez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ruron Gracie has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavarez walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruron Gracie.
Tavarez rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tavarez is defending well for now.
Tavarez stalling in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Tavarez stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tavarez scores with a knee to the head.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tavarez stalling against the cage.
Tavarez landing knees to the head.
Gracie tries a body shot but Tavarez blocks it.
Tavarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Tavarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tavarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavarez connects with a knee to the head.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavarez'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.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Tavarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tavarez throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
Tavarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tavarez landing knees to the head.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Tavarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tavarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
Tavarez with a knee to the head.
Tavarez has Gracie pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ariobaldo Tavarez.
Tavarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tavarez clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Tavarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Tavarez working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavarez stalls.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavarez blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariobaldo Tavarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruron Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Tavarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tavarez is stalling here.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tavarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tavarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Tavarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie jumps guard but Tavarez stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tavarez landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tavarez.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavarez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Tavarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Tavarez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tavarez misses with a knee strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Tavarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruron Gracie.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tavarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Tavarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavarez walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tavarez tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tavarez to the ground. Tavarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tavarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Tavarez landing knees to the body.
Gracie letting Tavarez take a breather here.
Tavarez crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Tavarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tavarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez'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.
Tavarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Tavarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Tavarez just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ariobaldo Tavarez.
Gracie has Tavarez up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Tavarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tavarez is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariobaldo Tavarez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ruron Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tavarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Tavarez.
Tavarez drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tavarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tavarez lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez effectively controlling the action here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tavarez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tavarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Tavarez effectively controlling the action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tavarez.
Tavarez landing knees to the head.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Tavarez to work.
A shot in the inside from Tavarez.
Tavarez landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ariobaldo Tavarez.
Tavarez clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruron Gracie.
Tavarez missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Tavarez is controlling him.
Tavarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tavarez stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavarez walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tavarez avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
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.
Tavarez has Gracie pushed against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Tavarez is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ariobaldo Tavarez.
Gracie has Tavarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Tavarez missing with knees to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but Tavarez stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Tavarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariobaldo Tavarez had his way with Ruron Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Ruron Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie clinches.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavarez walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Tavarez.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Tavarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tavarez.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruron Gracie.
Tavarez connects with a knee to the head.
Tavarez avoiding damage.
Tavarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tavarez stalling in the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Tavarez misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tavarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Tavarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Tavarez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tavarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tavarez blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie avoiding damage as Tavarez throws knees to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Tavarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Tavarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tavarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tavarez obliges.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Tavarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez misses with a knee to the head.
Tavarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
Tavarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Tavarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tavarez lands a knee to the body.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Tavarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
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.
Tavarez taking a breather.
Tavarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavarez smiles and moves away.
Tavarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Tavarez's belly button to the back.
Gracie scores with a one two! Tavarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ruron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ariobaldo Tavarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tavarez checks a low kick from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ariobaldo Tavarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tavarez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:44
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariobaldo Tavarez!
Ariobaldo Tavarez retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Nogueira counters with a left to the body.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Nogueira defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nogueira counters with an outside leg kick.
Henderson misses with a left hand
and Nogueira counters with a leg kick.
Nogueira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Henderson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nogueira. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Nogueira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Nogueira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Nogueira counters with an inside leg kick.
Nogueira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nogueira scores with a spinning back kick!
Nogueira works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Nogueira throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nogueira, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nogueira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Nogueira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nogueira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Nogueira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogueira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nogueira is controlling him.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antonio Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nogueira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
That has opened up Dan Henderson's cut even more.
Nogueira throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira counters with a body kick that stops Henderson in his tracks momentarily.
Nogueira misses with a series of wild punches.
Nogueira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Nogueira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
Nogueira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The cut above Dan Henderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nogueira is working the combinations to good effect here.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Nogueira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nogueira.
Nogueira fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antonio Nogueira is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Nogueira makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Henderson really felt that one!
Nogueira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nogueira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nogueira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Antonio Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nogueira lands a lovely overhand right.
Nogueira lands with a nice combination. Henderson backs away looking to recover.
Henderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nogueira lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nogueira. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nogueira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nogueira to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
A good leg kick by Nogueira.
Nogueira thuds his shin into the meat of Henderson's side.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nogueira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dan Henderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the head.
Henderson throws a leg kick
and Nogueira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nogueira counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Nogueira.
Nogueira digs a good hook to Henderson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Nogueira counters with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Nogueira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Nogueira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueira. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nogueira to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nogueira counters with an inside leg kick.
Nogueira connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
Nogueira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nogueira.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nogueira.
Nice defenses there by Nogueira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira checks a leg kick.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nogueira counters with a solid body kick.
Nogueira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henderson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira tries for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nogueira connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Nogueira.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira counters with a nice leg kick.
Henderson misses the body punch
and Nogueira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Nogueira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nogueira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Henderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nogueira lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson's hand.
Nogueira with a nice cross.
Henderson throws an off balance right hand
and Nogueira counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Nogueira to acknowledge the strikes.
Nogueira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Nogueira.
Henderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nogueira scores with the left hand. Henderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Nogueira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
Nogueira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Antonio Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nogueira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Henderson misses with a left hand
and Nogueira counters with an outside leg kick.
Nogueira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Nogueira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Henderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Nogueira!
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