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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gale Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gale Tempest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davi Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tempest circles away.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tempest scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Tempest lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tempest counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tempest scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davi Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez darts in trying to clinch
and Tempest counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Tempest was well out of range.
Tempest slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Tempest moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tempest misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez wants to clinch but Tempest slips to the side
and Tempest counters with a left to the body.
Rodriguez closes the distance but Tempest moves to the side
and Tempest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Tempest.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Tempest circles away easily
and Tempest counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Tempest to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Tempest misses with the combination.
Tempest punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Tempest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Tempest.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tempest scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tempest scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tempest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tempest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Tempest backing up. Tempest nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tempest scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tempest misses with a two punch combination.
Tempest scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Tempest connects with a nice cross there... Rodriguez is looking wobbly and Tempest recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rodriguez to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tempest jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gale Tempest!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lose my mind - Young Jeezy and Plies. Michael Durham will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
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, Michael Durham!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durham sprawls well. Durham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Durham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Durham.
Durham lands a slapping body shot.
Durham scores with a hook to the body. Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durham jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Durham which made him look bad.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Souza tries for a takedown but Durham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durham. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durham throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Durham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Durham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durham throws a shot to the body.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Durham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durham looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Durham.
Durham lands a slapping body shot.
Durham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Durham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Durham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Durham does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Durham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durham lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham throws a shot to the body.
Souza takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Durham both land. Nice combination.
Durham misses the shot to the body.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durham tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durham to the ground. Durham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham misses with a wild combination.
Durham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Souza. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Durham scores with a jab to the jaw.
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.
Durham sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durham misses with a few strikes there.
Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michael Durham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza avoids the body shot from Durham.
Durham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Durham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Durham looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Durham.
Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durham was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza passes Durham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Durham still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Durham has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Durham is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Souza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Souza prevents Durham from improving position.
Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza tries to buck Durham off but Durham is having none of it.
Durham stands up and beckons Souza to his feet.
Durham works Souza's body with a nice hook.
Durham scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham misses with a kick to the body.
Durham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durham tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durham 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durham - the referee stops the clock and Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durham. Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Durham cracks Souza with a good jab.
Ronaldo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Durham, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Durham against the cage but Durham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durham!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Durham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durham winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Durham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrado Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Dux!
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, Conrado Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guerra checks it well.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guerra misses with a head kick.
Guerra throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Dux misses with a low kick.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Dux tries to land a leg kick but Guerra saw it coming and moves away.
Dux blocks a head kick by Guerra.
Dux throws a head kick that misses
and Guerra counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dux is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guerra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Guerra avoids the head kick by Dux.
Guerra avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux looks to throw a body kick
and Guerra counters with a shoot takedown. Dux fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux wants to sweep here but Guerra controlling him for the moment.
Guerra drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Guerra off! Guerra jumps back into Dux's guard.
Guerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra 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.
Guerra wants to get up but he can't break Dux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerra stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Dux is controlling Guerra's posture.
Dux wants to sweep here but Guerra controlling him for the moment.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guerra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra looking for submissions off his back.
Guerra trying to hold on to Dux's head to control him but Dux postures up.
Guerra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Guerra is working away.
Guerra is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is just content to waste time from the top position. Guerra takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guerra is proving hard to escape from.
Dux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guerra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
Guerra looks gassed!
Guerra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guerra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guerra wants to control but Dux passes easily into half guard.
Guerra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux wants to control but Guerra is keeping him busy.
Dux thows a huge punch but Guerra dodges it nicely.
Guerra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux prevents Guerra from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrado Guerra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Guerra, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Guerra against the cage but Guerra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guerra connects with a high kick.
Guerra clinches.
Nice elbow from Guerra.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dux working hard to break the clinch.
Dux dodges an elbow strike from Guerra.
Guerra breaks from the clinch.
Guerra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerra wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux tries to bum rush Guerra with a series of wild strikes but Guerra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerra shoots for a double leg takedown but Dux sprawls well. He's pushed Guerra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerra as he avoids it easily.
Guerra tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux misses with a kick to the body
and Guerra counters with a head kick that drops Dux - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Dux is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
Guerra in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dux tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guerra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conrado Guerra!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Saint could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thor Ortiz's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Saint!
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, Thor Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ortiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ortiz thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saint to regain full guard.
Ortiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Saint.
Saint slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortiz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Saint misses.
Saint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortiz feints and as Saint raises his hands in defense, Ortiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint wants to stand up but Ortiz is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but instead Saint has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saint can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing Saint from standing up.
Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saint manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saint would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ortiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saint passes into half guard.
Ortiz looks gassed!
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saint escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Saint.
Saint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Saint.
Saint swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz feints and as Saint raises his hands in defense, Ortiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortiz prevents Saint from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is pushing down on Saint's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saint is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Saint is looking to escape.
Ortiz throwing shots but Saint is blocking nicely.
Ortiz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ortiz is trying to work for a kimura but Saint is defending well.
Saint is trying to stand back up but Ortiz is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Saint is working from the bottom.
Ortiz stops Saint from getting back to his feet.
Ortiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saint sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortiz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Saint tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ortiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thor Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Higginsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higginsworth comes into the arena with Mr. Grinch blaring out of the sound system. Malenko has chosen Control Machete - Comprendes Mendes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Derek Higginsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higginsworth throws a leg kick which misses Malenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Malenko tries to avoid it.
Higginsworth misses with an uppercut. Malenko saw that one coming.
Higginsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Higginsworth.
Higginsworth delivers a nice body kick.
Malenko looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higginsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higginsworth lands a big head kick that sends Malenko tumbling to the mat! Higginsworth takes a step backwards and waves Malenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Diego Malenko has been cut.
Malenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Higginsworth lands a big head kick that sends Malenko tumbling to the mat! Higginsworth takes a step backwards and waves Malenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Higginsworth! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Derek Higginsworth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ben wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onng The Survivor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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209 lbs
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204 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ben wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Onng The Survivor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wells blocks a head kick by The Survivor.
wells wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
wells shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Survivor as he jumps to the side.
The Survivor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and wells counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Survivor is looking to get back to is feet but wells passes into side control.
wells lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Survivor down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
wells creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
wells has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
wells controls the position.
The Survivor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Survivor taking a bit of punishment here - wells scoring with strikes.
wells wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Survivor keeps working.
wells controlling the position from side mount.
The Survivor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wells controls the position from side control.
wells cracks The Survivor with a big right hand but The Survivor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Survivor tries to escape but wells is in control.
The Survivor is letting wells control him for a moment.
wells lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wells slows the pace down.
wells cracks The Survivor with a big elbow.
The Survivor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Survivor trying to remain calm as wells controls from the top position.
wells has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
wells working the ground and pound.
The Survivor wants to get back to his feet.
wells is chipping away with strikes.
wells working the head with strikes.
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!
wells working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wells lands a few punches from side control.
wells scores with a couple of short elbows.
The Survivor is not content to let wells control the position.
The Survivor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
wells controls the position.
The Survivor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with wells. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Survivor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, wells asserts his dominance and retains side control.
wells tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no wells has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Survivor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Survivor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
wells wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Survivor keeps working.
The Survivor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
wells landing strikes.
wells trying to control the position but The Survivor is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ben wells dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from wells.
The Survivor is looking to clinch.
The Survivor blocks a jab.
The Survivor stuffs the takedown attempt from wells. wells gets slowly back to his feet.
wells moves out of range of the body kick from The Survivor.
The Survivor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Survivor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as wells throws out the jab.
wells circles away from the clinch attempt
and wells counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Survivor!
That's one minute gone in the round.
wells lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
wells lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Survivor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
wells in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns The Survivor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
wells unloads with some vicious shots from mount and The Survivor wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! wells celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ben wells!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by I wanna be a balla. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zako Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micheal Bates!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Micheal Bates has been cut.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Bates shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Bates is having none of it.
Simmons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simmons is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bates stops Simmons from standing up.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bates passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Simmons is looking to get back to is feet but Bates passes into side control.
Bates has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simmons!
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.
Bates controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Bates has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zako Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micheal Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simmons swinging wilding here.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Simmons misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons looks to land a combination. Bates sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bates shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simmons is trying to defend but Bates finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bates content to control rather than advance.
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.
Simmons trying to get back to full guard but Bates takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bates controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bates controlling the position easily from mount.
Bates fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Bates has a good base and remains in mount.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Bates gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Zako Simmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micheal Bates's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Zako Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Simmons shoots and misses
and Bates counters with a two punch combo.
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bates counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bates.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bates passes into side control.
Simmons trying to control but Bates flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Simmons tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
Bates biding his time, controlling Simmons.
Simmons has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I really don't envy Simmons right now.
Simmons turns into Bates and is now in his guard.
Bates is controlling Simmons's posture.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is adopting a defensive guard.
Simmons wanted to stand there but Bates had control of the position.
Bates seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four 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.
Bates keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Micheal Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zako Simmons!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rullo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Symphony X - The Serpent's Kiss blaring out of the sound system. Sparks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Survivor - Glen. Jimmy Sparks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rullo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks misses with a hook.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Sparks is defending well.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Sparks won't allow it.
Gracie stops Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Sparks is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparks is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Sparks defends it.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparks defending well though.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparks defends it well.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sparks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Sparks is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie prevents Sparks from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sparks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparks is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparks's waist but Sparks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Sparks. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rullo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparks misses with a low kick.
Sparks throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in but Sparks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rullo Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Sparks is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sparks is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sparks works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparks is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie prevents Sparks from standing back up.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Sparks is working away.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Sparks is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sparks misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie wants to control but Sparks is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sparks throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparks as he jumps to the side.
Jimmy Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rullo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparks circles away.
Sparks tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Sparks throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparks circles away.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Rullo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
A head kick misses from Sparks.
Sparks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Sparks shows good takedown defense.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparks circles away.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Sparks lands a with a good body shot.
Gracie slips a straight right by Sparks.
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 Rullo Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Sparks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Rullo Gracie has been cut.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Sparks scores with a jab to the head.
Sparks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sparks lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sparks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!
Gracie is rocked!
Sparks throws a quick head kick that knocks Gracie silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Sparks is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Sparks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Rykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
272 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexey Rykov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Motta!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motta misses with an uppercut. Rykov saw that one coming.
Rykov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motta.
Rykov connects with a right hand. Motta shakes it off.
Rykov swings for the body but Motta moves out of range.
Rykov thuds a left hand into Motta's body.
Rykov cracks Motta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Motta misses.
Rykov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Motta hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Rykov!
Alexey Rykov retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battlestar Scralatchtica . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herzog is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Herzog's thigh. Herzog counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Herzog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herzog working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Herzog has managed to sweep!
Jones pushes a forearm under Herzog's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Herzog is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Jones!
Andy Jones is the new welterweight champion!
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FIGHT
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