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Act of War 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Bader!
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, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a double jab.
Bader dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bader is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bader is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bader is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanoch Sergert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergert has chosen אני נופל וקם as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanoch Sergert!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a head kick.
Sergert looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Machida shuts the power down on Sergert. Lights out, game over! Machida is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Gray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Erik Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray slips a jab from Rodrigues.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rodrigues counter with a right hand.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Gray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Gray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues cracks Gray with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gray looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rodrigues finish him?
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Gray fails with the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a straight right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gray. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Gray or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues which made him look bad.
Gray looking to score a takedown here. Rodrigues is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Rodrigues's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray thows a big elbow that misses.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray pushing down on Rodrigues's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigues can do anything to dispel that myth.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gray connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigues's temple.
Rodrigues trying to control but Gray postures up.
Gray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues won't allow Gray to pass to mount.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gray lands strikes from half guard.
Gray throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues looks gassed!
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gray.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
Gray 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.
Gray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gray lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gray lands with a punch from half guard.
Gray trying to advance position but Rodrigues counters by regaining guard.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gray advances position into side control!
Gray working the ground and pound but Rodrigues is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray working the ground and pound but Rodrigues is defending the strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
Gray in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gray tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gray scoring with punches and elbows.
Gray tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gray scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodrigues managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gray.
Gray throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigues takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erik Gray will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodrigues with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gray slips a nice elbow through Rodrigues's hands, connecting with Rodrigues's forehead.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray misses with a head shot. Rodrigues uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gray is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erik Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Gray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Gray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray postures up in Rodrigues's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Gray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gray is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Gray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray passes Rodrigues's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray drops an elbow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Gray lands strikes from half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gray.
Gray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Gray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Gray winds up and cracks Rodrigues with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gray throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's six 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.
Gray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gray thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Gray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gray connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigues's temple.
Gray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gray tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigues defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gray throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Gray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray uses his free foot to push down on Rodrigues's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodrigues.
Gray fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gray lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodrigues hang on?
Gray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gray thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rodrigues is bucking up trying to escape but Gray cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rodrigues is rocked!
Gray lands a big shot to the head and Rodrigues winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Erik Gray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy comes to the cage accompanied by Die Mother Fucker Die. Hill Billy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hill Billy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jorge pulls guard.
Jorge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Billy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorge is keeping the position for now.
Billy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jorge's guard.
Jorge wants to sweep here but Billy controlling him for the moment.
Billy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Billy wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Billy is fighting to break Jorge's control of his arms but Jorge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billy stopping the sweep attempt from Jorge.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Billy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jorge counters by clinching up.
Jorge manages to pull guard.
Jorge is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Jorge wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorge controlling Billy's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jorge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Billy prevents Jorge from getting back to his feet.
Billy has gone for a leg lock! Jorge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Billy's guard.
Jorge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Billy keeps moving.
Jorge with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorge is one step ahead there.
Jorge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Billy keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
Jorge scoring with some ground and pound.
Jorge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jorge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jorge working some strikes from top position.
Billy wants to stand and escape but Jorge is having none of it.
Jorge trying to control but Billy is working from the bottom.
Jorge wants to pass the guard but Billy is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jorge trying to control but Billy is working from the bottom.
Billy wants to stand up but Jorge is controlling him.
Billy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jorge defends it easily.
Jorge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Jorge is pushing down on Billy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Billy is fighting to maintain full guard but Jorge has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Billy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Billy taking some punishment here, with Jorge in his half guard.
Jorge is looking to advance position but Billy won't allow it.
Jorge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jorge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billy defending well though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jorge uses his free foot to push down on Billy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Billy.
Jorge working the ground and pound effectively.
Jorge won't let Billy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Billy is breathing heavily.
Jorge controlling his opponent.
Jorge unloading with bombs!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jorge scoring with strikes but Billy is staying in there.
Jorge punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jorge with good strikes from the mount here!
Jorge with a couple of short strikes.
Jorge connects with a bit shot that sees Billy covering up! More strikes from Jorge and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jorge is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Jorge!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lemay Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Leinonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leinonen has chosen Finland National Anthem as his entrance music. Lemay Galvao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Lemay Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harri Leinonen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao throws a series of punches but Leinonen avoids them all with ease.
Leinonen misses with a head kick.
Leinonen slips a jab and a cross from Galvao.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Leinonen saw that one coming.
Galvao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galvao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leinonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Galvao throws a right hand that Leinonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Leinonen also avoids with ease.
Leinonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Galvao takes a swing at Leinonen's ribcage but misses.
Galvao swinging wildly here.
A big left from Galvao misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao cracks a nice hook into Leinonen's ribs.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Galvao scores with a one two! Leinonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leinonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Galvao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leinonen.
Galvao fails to land with a series of punches.
Galvao lands a jab-cross combination.
Galvao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galvao scores with a hook to the body. Leinonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Galvao throws a combination. Leinonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Galvao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galvao throws out a loose jab but Leinonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao lands a nice hook to Leinonen's body. Leinonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Galvao.
A left and a right from Galvao both land. Nice combination.
Galvao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Leinonen is just out of range.
Leinonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galvao lands a jab to the nose.
Galvao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Galvao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galvao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leinonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lemay Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galvao.
Leinonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galvao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leinonen throws a head kick but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Galvao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leinonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Galvao misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Galvao. Beautiful body shot.
Galvao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leinonen at a distance.
Galvao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leinonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galvao lands a nice shot to the body.
Galvao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leinonen back to the cage. Galvao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Galvao takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Lemay Galvao has been cut.
Leinonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Galvao circles away.
Leinonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Galvao. Those never looked like landing.
Galvao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leinonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galvao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leinonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leinonen tries to move into range but Galvao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Galvao coming out on top.
Galvao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Galvao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galvao stuns Leinonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Galvao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Leinonen tries to clinch up but Galvao circles away and keeps his distance.
Galvao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galvao misses with a two punch combination.
Galvao lands with a straight right. Leinonen didn't see that one coming.
Leinonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Galvao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galvao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leinonen under the eye.
Galvao misses with the combination.
Leinonen throws a head kick that misses.
Galvao misses with the combination.
Galvao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leinonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danga de danga de dang - Galvao scores with a four punch combination!
Galvao takes a swing at Leinonen's ribcage but misses.
Galvao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Galvao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Galvao throws a combination. Leinonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leinonen is rocked!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leinonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Galvao finish him?
Galvao scores with a nice strike.
Leinonen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Galvao lands a right hand from hell, dropping Leinonen. Galvao pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemay Galvao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
222 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Paulo Gurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel lands a high kick!
Gurgel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rua fails with the takedown
and Gurgel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Gurgel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gurgel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gurgel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rua back to the cage. Gurgel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gurgel throws a front kick that sends Rua stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gurgel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gurgel's guard.
Gurgel keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Gurgel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
Rua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gurgel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rua, into his guard.
Rua trying to control the position.
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.
Gurgel preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mauricio Rua has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gurgel darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
Gurgel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gurgel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gurgel lands a knee to the body.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Gurgel stalling against the cage.
Gurgel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gurgel clinches up against the cage.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Gurgel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gurgel crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gurgel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua looks gassed!
Gurgel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gurgel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gurgel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gurgel closes the distance and clinches.
Gurgel breaks from the clinch.
Gurgel closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gurgel.
Rua trying to stall but Gurgel improves his position.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gurgel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulo Gurgel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Gurgel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gurgel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gurgel.
A knee to the head by Gurgel.
Gurgel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gurgel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rua up against the cage.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gurgel lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gurgel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gurgel manages to break the clinch.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua tries for a takedown but Gurgel circles away easily
and Gurgel counters with a head kick.
Gurgel scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gurgel gets a clinch.
Gurgel manages to break the clinch.
Rua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gurgel clinches up against the cage.
Gurgel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Rua tries to keep at a distance but Gurgel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gurgel breaks the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gurgel as Rua shoots in.
Paulo Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Gurgel.
Gurgel has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Gurgel gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
Gurgel breaks the clinch.
Gurgel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Gurgel tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gurgel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Gurgel counters with a nice body shot.
Gurgel scores with a three punch combo!
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Gurgel. Gurgel maintains the clinch.
Gurgel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel closes the distance and pushes Rua back into the cage.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gurgel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gurgel manages to break the clinch.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gurgel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rua eats them both and turns towards Gurgel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gurgel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rua is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gurgel looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gurgel throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
Gurgel clinches with his opponent.
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gurgel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gurgel moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
Gurgel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gurgel avoids it really well and circles away.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rua.
Gurgel closes the distance and pushes Rua back into the cage.
Gurgel stalling the fight.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Gurgel manages to break the clinch.
Gurgel instigates a clinch.
Rua fails to pull guard.
Gurgel breaks the clinch.
Gurgel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gurgel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rua drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rua as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gurgel screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rua! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mauricio Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nautotoot Horne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horne comes to the cage accompanied by MC Frontalot - Braggadocio (Tekken 2 remix). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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21
223 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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28
218 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Nautotoot Horne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Rios!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios looks to clinch
and Horne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rios throws a leg kick
and Horne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios closes the distance but Horne moves to the side
and Horne counters with a two punch combo.
Rios wants to clinch
and Horne counters with a three punch combo that has Rios backing up. Rios nods at Horne to acknowledge the strikes.
Rios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rios there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rios tries to clinch up
and Horne counters with a one-two to the body.
Rios tries to clinch
letting Horne counter with a right hand.
Horne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios wants to clinch but Horne slips to the side
and Horne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios is rocked!
Rios tries to clinch up
and Horne counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Rios! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nautotoot Horne!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Bjay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosaki has chosen Machiavellism - Dir En Grey as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruben Bjay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kurosaki stops Bjay from getting back to his feet.
Kurosaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kurosaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bjay wants to get back to his feet.
Kurosaki uses his free foot to push down on Bjay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bjay.
Bjay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjay tries to get out of the position.
Kurosaki with a couple of short strikes.
Bjay is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjay is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Oh Bjay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kurosaki! Bjay is hurt baaadly! Kurosaki is firing away with more strikes - Bjay is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyo Kurosaki!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Grabowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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230 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Gabriel Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga misses the jab.
Gonzaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzaga throws out the jab.
Gonzaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grabowski on the side of the head.
Gonzaga wants to clinch
and Grabowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonzaga's guard now.
Grabowski throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grabowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonzaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzaga has control of Grabowski's left arm, preventing Grabowski from doing any damage.
Grabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grabowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grabowski stands up over Gonzaga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonzaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grabowski.
Grabowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Grabowski postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzaga's brow.
Grabowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzaga has wrist control.
Grabowski is stalling in the full guard.
Grabowski trying to control but Gonzaga is working from the bottom.
Gonzaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga has momentary wrist control but Grabowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzaga is looking to stand back up but Grabowski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gonzaga.
Nice strikes from Grabowski there.
Grabowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grabowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzaga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grabowski.
Grabowski controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grabowski connects with a nice short shot to Gonzaga's temple.
Grabowski trying to control the action but Gonzaga is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with a head shot. Gonzaga uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski stays in close to Gonzaga's body and controls the position.
Grabowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Gonzaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzaga keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Gonzaga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grabowski postures up in Gonzaga's guard and throws a big left but Gonzaga blocks it.
Grabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grabowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzaga is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga is looking to stand up but Grabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grabowski throws a strike but Gonzaga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gonzaga preventing the sweep.
Grabowski trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzaga is proving a slippery customer.
Grabowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grabowski pulls Gonzaga in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gonzaga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damian Grabowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gonzaga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grabowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Gonzaga looking for a takedown.
Grabowski has hold of one of Gonzaga's legs. Gonzaga is fighting the takedown attempt but Grabowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gonzaga wants to stand and escape but Grabowski is having none of it.
Grabowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gonzaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grabowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzaga has wrist control.
Grabowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonzaga keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzaga throws a right hand that misses
and Grabowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzaga wants to control but Grabowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grabowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzaga defending well though.
Gonzaga is refusing to be controlled, as Grabowski sits in half guard.
Grabowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzaga's head.
Grabowski is looking to stall here but Gonzaga recovers full guard.
Grabowski postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzaga's brow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski works over Gonzaga with some ground and pound from guard.
Grabowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grabowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Grabowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grabowski throws and elbow that misses. Gonzaga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grabowski's guard. Nice move by Gonzaga!
Grabowski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Grabowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grabowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzaga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grabowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is trying to trip Gonzaga. He has hold of a leg but Gonzaga is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grabowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grabowski throwing strikes but missing.
Grabowski trying to control but Gonzaga is working from the bottom.
Grabowski is working Gonzaga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grabowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Grabowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Grabowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzaga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grabowski is controlling him.
Grabowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski stands up over Gonzaga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grabowski throwing strikes from guard but Gonzaga blocks nicely.
Gonzaga has momentary wrist control but Grabowski slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grabowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grabowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gonzaga controlling Grabowski's posture.
Gonzaga trying to keep a closed guard but Grabowski is proving a slippery customer.
Grabowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Damian Grabowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grabowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grabowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grabowski stands up over Gonzaga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grabowski scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws and elbow that misses. Gonzaga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grabowski's guard. Nice move by Gonzaga!
Grabowski wants to sweep here but Gonzaga controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grabowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Grabowski is trying to keep Gonzaga in close.
Grabowski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Grabowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grabowski wants to hit a switch here but Gonzaga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grabowski there!
Grabowski is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Gonzaga lands a big elbow.
Gonzaga thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gonzaga looking to control but Grabowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grabowski wants to hold on but Gonzaga pushes him away.
Grabowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzaga has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzaga trying to control but Grabowski is having none of it.
Grabowski wants to hold on but Gonzaga pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga prevents Grabowski from getting the reversal.
Grabowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grabowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gonzaga unloading with bombs!
Grabowski tries to hold on but Gonzaga postures up.
Grabowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grabowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grabowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzaga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzaga's back!
Grabowski avoiding Gonzaga 's attempts to control his hands.
Grabowski loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gonzaga hold on?
Grabowski throwing sloppy strikes.
Gonzaga wants to control his opponent's hands but Grabowski gets his hands free.
Grabowski lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gonzaga's head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Grabowski lands strikes to the head.
Grabowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Grabowski is punishing Gonzaga with some ground and pound.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Grabowski lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Grabowski scores with strikes from the back.
Gonzaga is covering up but some of the strikes from Grabowski are getting through and doing damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is landing with strikes from the back.
Gonzaga takes a big shot to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzaga prevents Grabowski from getting a body triangle.
Grabowski scores with punches and elbows.
Gonzaga grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Grabowski landing with strikes.
Grabowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gonzaga doesn't escape.
Well, with Grabowski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gonzaga is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Grabowski throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gonzaga!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski scores with strikes from the back.
Grabowski lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Grabowski cracks Gonzaga with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Gonzaga from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Grabowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gonzaga is keeping busy.
Grabowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grabowski connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gonzaga to escape the position.
Gonzaga is covering up but some of the strikes from Grabowski are getting through and doing damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Grabowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grabowski punches Gonzaga on the ear.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can Gonzaga hold on?! Grabowski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Grabowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grabowski. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grabowski trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Grabowski.
Grabowski is landing with strikes. Gonzaga can't take much more of this.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabowski lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gonzaga.
Can Gonzaga hold on?! Grabowski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Grabowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grabowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Damian Grabowski!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Damian Grabowski!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Damian Grabowski!
Damian Grabowski wins by unanimous decision!
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