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ERC 1: Arrival PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Koutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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148 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Fury!
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, Kevin Koutz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koutz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Fury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryan Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koutz misses with a head kick.
Koutz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Fury. Those never looked like landing.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Koutz's belly button to the back.
Fury scores with a hook to the body. Koutz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koutz looks gassed!
Fury connects with the punch.
It looks like Kevin Koutz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury blocks a head kick by Koutz.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutz fails with the takedown
and Fury counters with a right hand to the body.
Fury lands a left and a right that send Koutz crashing to the mat, dazed. Fury thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Koutz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koutz circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Fury. Koutz falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Fury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryan Fury!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fettucini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Arruda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fettucini comes into the arena with No turning back blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boba Fettucini!
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, Rickson Arruda!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fettucini looks to land a combination. Arruda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Arruda misses with a takedown
and Fettucini counters with a two punch combo.
Fettucini works Arruda's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Fettucini. Beautiful body shot.
Fettucini misses with a series of wild punches.
Fettucini looks to land a combination. Arruda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arruda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fettucini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fettucini misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fettucini lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Arruda goes down and covers up as Fettucini starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boba Fettucini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troyer Edgecombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Edgecombe's choice of entrance music: Killling in the Name - Rage Against the Machine. Matt Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troyer Edgecombe!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgecombe throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edgecombe shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edgecombe keeps working.
Edgecombe can't do much from the bottom here.
Edgecombe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edgecombe holds on to Hughes's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hughes working the ground and pound from side control.
Hughes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edgecombe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hughes is pulling down on Edgecombe's head to control his posture.
Edgecombe stops Hughes from standing up.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Edgecombe from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Troyer Edgecombe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Edgecombe tries to land a leg kick but Hughes saw it coming and moves away.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Edgecombe counters with a nice body shot.
Edgecombe scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edgecombe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Edgecombe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hughes needs to keep his hands up - Edgecombe had a free shot at his head there.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Edgecombe circles away easily
so Edgecombe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgecombe wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Edgecombe looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has his hands on Edgecombe's head, controlling the position.
Edgecombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Edgecombe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Troyer Edgecombe 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.
Edgecombe throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Edgecombe throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Troyer Edgecombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgecombe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hughes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hughes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Edgecombe's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Edgecombe's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgecombe looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edgecombe's head.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hughes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edgecombe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edgecombe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hughes wants to control but Edgecombe is having none of it.
Edgecombe looking to ground and pound but Hughes is blocking nicely.
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.
Edgecombe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Edgecombe throws some wild stikes that Hughes manages to avoid easily.
Edgecombe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hughes is now in Edgecombe's guard. A big mistake from Edgecombe there, giving up the dominant position!
Edgecombe working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
Edgecombe is trying to keep Hughes in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Edgecombe keeps moving.
Edgecombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Edgecombe is trying to hold Hughes in close to prevent damage but Hughes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hughes wants to stand up but Edgecombe is controlling the position.
Edgecombe is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Hughes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Edgecombe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edgecombe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edgecombe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edgecombe is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edgecombe avoid being mounted?
Edgecombe is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hughes is controlling the pace.
Edgecombe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hughes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hughes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edgecombe's face.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that second round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgecombe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Edgecombe is just content to waste time from the top position. Hughes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Edgecombe trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edgecombe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Edgecombe from controlling successfully.
Hughes pulls Edgecombe in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Hughes just wasn't active enough.
Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edgecombe sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Edgecombe is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes trying to control the action but Edgecombe is working from the bottom.
Hughes throwing shots but Edgecombe is blocking nicely.
Edgecombe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matt Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hughes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Edgecombe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Edgecombe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edgecombe trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes wants to control but Edgecombe is keeping him busy.
Hughes is controlling the pace.
Edgecombe is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hughes prevents Edgecombe from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edgecombe misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hughes 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hughes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigory Stensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stensky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GORBACHOV. The crowd seem to be enjoying Maurizio's choice of entrance music: NMH2: No More Riot. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grigory Stensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Maurizio!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurizio clinches up against the cage.
Stensky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stensky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maurizio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maurizio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Maurizio.
It looks like Grigory Stensky has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stensky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maurizio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maurizio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stensky's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stensky has Maurizio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maurizio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigory Stensky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurizio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maurizio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stensky.
Maurizio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maurizio misses with the head strike.
Maurizio stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stensky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maurizio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maurizio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maurizio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stensky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maurizio.
Maurizio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stensky is looking to control Maurizio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stensky avoid being mounted?
Stensky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maurizio pulls his head out easily.
Maurizio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stensky gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stensky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maurizio!
Stensky goes for an armbar but Maurizio turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maurizio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stensky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stensky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maurizio defends it easily.
Maurizio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stensky is proving hard to escape from.
Maurizio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stensky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stensky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stensky!
Stensky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stensky swings around for an armbar but Maurizio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stensky's guard.
Maurizio throwing strikes from guard but Stensky blocks nicely.
Stensky has a closed guard, preventing Maurizio from standing up.
Maurizio scoring with some ground and pound.
Maurizio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maurizio gets to his feet. Stensky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stensky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stensky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stensky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maurizio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stensky but great work by Maurizio.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Maurizio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigory Stensky's cut.
That's time! Stensky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stensky misses with a takedown
and Maurizio moves into the clinch.
Maurizio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stensky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maurizio prevents it.
Stensky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maurizio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigory Stensky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurizio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stensky up against the cage.
Maurizio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio lands an elbow just above Stensky 's eye.
Maurizio lands a knee to the body.
Stensky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maurizio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maurizio is looking to clinch but Stensky is avoiding it.
Maurizio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maurizio is looking to advance position but Stensky won't allow it.
Stensky has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Maurizio. Oh but Stensky has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maurizio goes limp - he's gone! Stensky jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grigory Stensky!
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