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SUPERFIGHTS RIO ±32± PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Ferreira (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Hammer!
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, Murilo Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferreira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hammer is chipping away with strikes.
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferreira is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferreira avoid being mounted?
Ferreira tries to roll over but Hammer keeps him under control.
Ferreira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferreira is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferreira is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Ferreira is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferreira avoid being mounted?
Ferreira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
Hammer prevents Ferreira from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hammer stops Ferreira from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferreira wants to land a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
so Hammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferreira controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammer trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Ferreira trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer pushes down on Ferreira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Ferreira dodges it nicely.
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Ferreira is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferreira!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hammer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harry Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferreira slips a jab from Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Harry Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ferreira.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murilo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferreira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira fails with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to clinch
and Hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Ferreira didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer works over Ferreira with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferreira looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
Ferreira misses with a takedown
and Hammer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ferreira!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hammer with a couple of short strikes.
Hammer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hammer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira has his takedown stuffed
so Hammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferreira trying to strike off his back.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira on the ground.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferreira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammer trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Ferreira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ferreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira punching from mount but Hammer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hammer wants to control but Ferreira is having none of it.
Ferreira trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Ferreira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Hammer wants to hold on but Ferreira pushes him away.
Hammer is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sudarak Kadesadayurat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sudarak Kadesadayurat will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Finalizador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sudarak Kadesadayurat!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadesadayurat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finalizador.
Kadesadayurat lands with a kick to the temple. Finalizador shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Finalizador closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Finalizador lands in his opponent's guard.
Kadesadayurat wants to stand but Finalizador is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadesadayurat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finalizador controls the pace.
Finalizador tries to free his leg and advance position but Kadesadayurat is retaining full guard.
Finalizador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finalizador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finalizador controls from within his opponent's guard.
Finalizador won't allow Kadesadayurat to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Kadesadayurat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finalizador takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finalizador throws a series of punches but Kadesadayurat moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kadesadayurat.
Kadesadayurat cracks the inside of Finalizador's front leg.
Kadesadayurat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sudarak Kadesadayurat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finalizador is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Kadesadayurat lands but Finalizador takes it in his stride.
Kadesadayurat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sudarak Kadesadayurat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadesadayurat lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadesadayurat lands with a hook. Finalizador tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finalizador moves into the clinch.
Kadesadayurat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kadesadayurat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadesadayurat lands with a short shot to the head.
Finalizador tries to pull guard but Kadesadayurat holds him up against the cage and eventually Finalizador drops back down to his feet.
Kadesadayurat swings wildly with an uppercut but Finalizador uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Kadesadayurat.
A right handed body shot lands from Kadesadayurat.
Finalizador tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kadesadayurat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Finalizador pulls guard.
Finalizador has a closed guard, preventing Kadesadayurat from standing up.
Kadesadayurat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finalizador is breathing heavily.
Kadesadayurat wanted to stand there but Finalizador had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador controlling the position.
Finalizador tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kadesadayurat wants to stand but Finalizador has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finalizador wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kadesadayurat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finalizador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finalizador drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadesadayurat wants to stand and escape but Finalizador is having none of it.
Kadesadayurat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finalizador. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finalizador distracts Kadesadayurat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kadesadayurat wants to get back to his feet but Finalizador passes into half guard.
Finalizador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kadesadayurat is trying to stand back up but Finalizador is controlling him
Finalizador working Kadesadayurat over with strikes.
Kadesadayurat is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finalizador keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finalizador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kadesadayurat tries to kick Finalizador off but Finalizador keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudarak Kadesadayurat dominated that round.
That's time! Finalizador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kadesadayurat lands with a kick to the temple. Finalizador shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kadesadayurat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kadesadayurat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finalizador counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kadesadayurat!
Kadesadayurat trying desperately to get to his feet.
Finalizador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kadesadayurat is bucking up trying to escape but Finalizador cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kadesadayurat is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Finalizador controlling the pace for now.
Kadesadayurat squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadesadayurat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kadesadayurat is breathing heavily.
Finalizador gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kadesadayurat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finalizador shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kadesadayurat's guard.
Kadesadayurat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finalizador is controlling him.
Finalizador stands up from Kadesadayurat's guard - Finalizador perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadesadayurat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kadesadayurat's corner calls for a 1-2. Kadesadayurat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gabriel Finalizador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finalizador blocks a head kick by Kadesadayurat.
Kadesadayurat lands a high kick!
Finalizador gets a takedown into half guard.
Finalizador tries to pass to full mount but Kadesadayurat defends it.
Finalizador is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador stops Kadesadayurat from getting back to his feet.
Finalizador is working for a kimura but Kadesadayurat is defending it quite comfortably.
Kadesadayurat wants to get back to his feet.
Finalizador thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kadesadayurat's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Finalizador takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kadesadayurat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finalizador.
Kadesadayurat checks a leg kick.
Finalizador throws a lazy head kick
and Kadesadayurat counters with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kadesadayurat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kadesadayurat. Finalizador shrugs it off though.
Kadesadayurat tries to clinch up.
Kadesadayurat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kadesadayurat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Finalizador crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kadesadayurat - the referee stops the clock and Finalizador gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kadesadayurat. Finalizador manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Finalizador wants to slow Kadesadayurat down by chopping away at his legs.
Kadesadayurat lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sudarak Kadesadayurat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Finalizador circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finalizador counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kadesadayurat's guard now.
Kadesadayurat wants to stand up but Finalizador is controlling him.
Finalizador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kadesadayurat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finalizador is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finalizador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadesadayurat wants to stand up but Finalizador is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kadesadayurat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kadesadayurat connects with a solid leg kick.
Kadesadayurat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finalizador's head.
Kadesadayurat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kadesadayurat.
Finalizador shoots in looking for a takedown. Kadesadayurat tries to sprawl out of it but Finalizador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kadesadayurat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kadesadayurat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finalizador.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kadesadayurat scores with a four punch combination!
Kadesadayurat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finalizador's calf.
Kadesadayurat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kadesadayurat lands with a kick to the temple. Finalizador shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kadesadayurat wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kadesadayurat has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Kadesadayurat controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador controls the action.
Kadesadayurat looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Finalizador looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kadesadayurat taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Finalizador!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gheorghe Muresan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muresan comes to the cage accompanied by Bing Bang by Korki Buchek. Gheorghe Muresan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gheorghe Muresan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Souza!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muresan manages to avoid it.
Muresan slips under a jab from Souza.
Souza throws a right hand that Muresan ducks under and follows up with a left that Muresan also avoids with ease.
Souza scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Gheorghe Muresan has been cut.
Anderson Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muresan.
Souza looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Muresan.
Muresan connects with a solid leg kick.
Muresan steps into range and cracks Souza with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Souza flops backwards and Muresan dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Anderson Souza has been cut.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Muresan from controlling successfully.
Souza wants to stand but Muresan is controlling the position.
Muresan trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muresan is really struggling to control Souza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Souza has a closed guard, preventing Muresan from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muresan trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Muresan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muresan cracks Souza on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Souza falls backwards against the cage. Muresan follows up with more strikes that drop Souza to his knees. Muresan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Souza! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gheorghe Muresan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cambarros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Whitey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cambarros comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Daniel Whitey enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Cambarros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Whitey!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambarros darts in and clinches Whitey up against the cage.
Whitey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cambarros is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whitey wants to get back to striking at distance but Cambarros won't allow it.
Whitey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cambarros smiles and moves away.
Whitey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cambarros counters with a stiff right hand.
Cambarros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cambarros clinches with his opponent.
Cambarros is trying to break free.
Cambarros gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cambarros postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cambarros looking to pass the guard.
Cambarros with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cambarros stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cambarros has managed to clinch.
Whitey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cambarros has Whitey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cambarros pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Whitey tumbling to the mat - Cambarros dives into Whitey's guard.
Whitey is trying to keep Cambarros in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambarros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitey is keeping the position for now.
Cambarros advances to half guard.
Cambarros is thwarting Whitey's attempts to control the position.
Whitey tries to get to full guard but Cambarros has control of the leg.
Cambarros slows the pace down in half guard.
Whitey is trying to maintain the position but Cambarros is very close to passing his half guard.
Cambarros works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two 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.
Cambarros lands a nice shot to the head.
Cambarros prevents Whitey from getting the reversal.
Cambarros looking to control but Whitey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cambarros landing strikes from the mount and Whitey is in trouble!
It looks like Daniel Whitey has been cut.
Cambarros landing strikes from the mount and Whitey is in trouble!
Cambarros has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Whitey's face.
Cambarros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cambarros landing punches.
Cambarros tries to control but Whitey wriggling away.
Whitey wants to control but Cambarros is having none of it.
Cambarros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambarros lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whitey hang on?
The cut above Daniel Whitey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Whitey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leo Cambarros!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulao Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Maia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulao Filho!
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, Bruno Maia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filho looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Maia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Filho keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Filho can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia not doing much here.
I looks like Maia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maia works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maia fails to move to back control.
Filho has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Maia looking for the RNC.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maia controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maia throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Maia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Filho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho is keeping busy.
Filho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maia's arms.
Maia is persistently looking for the submission but Filho is defending it well.
Maia slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Filho! Can he survive? No! He's out! Maia gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Maia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renzo Gracie slips a jab from Max Gracie.
Max Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Max Gracie tries to bum rush Renzo Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Renzo Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Max Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Renzo Gracie.
Max Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Renzo Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Max Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Renzo Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max Gracie misses with an uppercut. Renzo Gracie saw that one coming.
Max Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Renzo Gracie is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Max Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renzo Gracie shoots for a takedown but Max Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renzo Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Renzo Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Max Gracie tries to bum rush Renzo Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Renzo Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Max Gracie misses with a body kick.
Renzo Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Max Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Max Gracie with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Max Gracie as Renzo Gracie shoots in.
Renzo Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Max Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Renzo Gracie somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Max Gracie misses the target.
Max Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Max Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renzo Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renzo Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Renzo Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Max Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Renzo Gracie controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Renzo Gracie has passed into half guard.
Max Gracie tries to roll over but Renzo Gracie keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Renzo Gracie not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Renzo Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Max Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Max Gracie.
Max Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renzo Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Renzo Gracie stalling.
Max Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Max Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Renzo Gracie stacks Max Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Renzo Gracie!
The referee asks Renzo Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Renzo Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two 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.
Max Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Renzo Gracie controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Renzo Gracie controls the position.
Max Gracie is trying to improve his position.
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.
Renzo Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Max Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Max Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Renzo Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Max Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Max Gracie cracks Renzo Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Renzo Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Renzo Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Renzo Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Renzo Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Renzo Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Renzo Gracie just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Max Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Renzo Gracie. Renzo Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Max Gracie misses.
No joy there for Max Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Max Gracie throws a head kick but Renzo Gracie moves out of range.
Max Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Renzo Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Renzo Gracie avoids the body shot from Max Gracie.
Max Gracie throws a wild body kick that Renzo Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Max Gracie lands a jab.
Max Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Renzo Gracie tries for a takedown but Max Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renzo Gracie.
Max Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Renzo Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Max Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renzo Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Max Gracie sprawls well. Max Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Renzo Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Max Gracie 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Camello Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Pernambuco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Camello Barros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Camello Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Pernambuco!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camello Barros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pernambuco if he has to take too many more of those.
Camello Barros has managed to clinch.
Camello Barros tightens his grip and picks Pernambuco up, before dumping him to the ground. Pernambuco manages to land in guard.
Camello Barros is stalling in the full guard.
Camello Barros has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camello Barros's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Pernambuco wants to stand but Camello Barros is controlling the position.
Camello Barros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camello Barros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camello Barros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Camello Barros has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Camello Barros slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pernambuco wants to stand but Camello Barros is controlling the position.
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.
Pernambuco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camello Barros controls the pace.
Pernambuco is looking to stand up but Camello Barros isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Camello Barros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Camello Barros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camello Barros moves into the clinch.
Camello Barros jumps guard but Pernambuco stands there with Camello Barros around his waist. Camello Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Camello Barros is trying to trip Pernambuco. He has hold of a leg but Pernambuco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Camello Barros persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Camello Barros advances to half guard.
Camello Barros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pernambuco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camello Barros.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pernambuco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Pernambuco pushes Camello Barros off looking to stand but Camello Barros dives back in and keeps control.
Camello Barros slows the pace down in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camello Barros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camello Barros controlling the action here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Arthur Camello Barros just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pernambuco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Camello Barros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Camello Barros gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Camello Barros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camello Barros slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Camello Barros dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Camello Barros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camello Barros keeps control of Pernambuco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Camello Barros is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pernambuco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Camello Barros gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pernambuco regains guard.
Camello Barros throwing strikes but missing.
Camello Barros wants to control from the top but Pernambuco keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camello Barros thows a big elbow that misses.
Camello Barros prevents Pernambuco from getting back to his feet.
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.
Pernambuco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camello Barros controls the pace.
Camello Barros wants to pass the guard but Pernambuco is keeping the position.
Camello Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Pernambuco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio Pernambuco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Camello Barros is looking to clinch.
Camello Barros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Camello Barros is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pernambuco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Camello Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Camello Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camello Barros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camello Barros turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Camello Barros manages to end up in side control.
Pernambuco prevents Camello Barros from moving into mount.
Camello Barros trying to control the action but Pernambuco is working from the bottom.
Arthur Camello Barros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camello Barros misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Pernambuco's face as Camello Barros controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Camello Barros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camello Barros has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Camello Barros!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Feeling This - Blink 182. Ronald Figueroa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronald Figueroa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa thows a body shot but no joy.
Guerra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Figueroa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guerra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Figueroa is on top in guard.
Guerra wants to get back to his feet but Figueroa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Figueroa wants to pass the guard but Guerra is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa has gone for a leg lock! Guerra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Figueroa's guard.
Guerra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Guerra tries to clinch up.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Figueroa circles away.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerra moves away.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Guerra's head but Guerra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab-cross combination lands for Figueroa and sends Guerra crashing to the mat! Figueroa follows him down to the mat - Guerra regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Figueroa is trying to control. Guerra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guerra is trying to stand.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Figueroa seems to be working for a kimura but Guerra defends the submission attempt.
Guerra pushes Figueroa off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Figueroa there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa thows a body shot but no joy.
Guerra tries to clinch up but Figueroa circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerra is looking to clinch.
Figueroa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guerra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guerra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Figueroa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Guerra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Figueroa jabs at Guerra's body.
Figueroa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guerra momentarily.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Guerra avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figueroa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerra.
Figueroa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerra moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
Diego Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra wants to clinch.
Guerra rushes Figueroa and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guerra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figueroa takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Figueroa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Guerra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Figueroa is working Guerra over against the cage.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Figueroa blocks it with crossed arms.
Figueroa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Figueroa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guerra or not.
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.
Figueroa leaning against his opponent.
Guerra crunches a lovely knee into Figueroa's ribcage.
Figueroa lands a nice uppercut.
Figueroa blocks an elbow strike.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Figueroa blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra misses with the head strike.
Figueroa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guerra being controlled against the cage.
Guerra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Figueroa is blocking nicely.
Figueroa is trying to break free.
Figueroa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Figueroa is trying to force a seperation but Guerra has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figueroa is leaning against Guerra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guerra keeps control of Figueroa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guerra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Guerra tries to pull guard but Figueroa won't allow it.
Figueroa tries to break the clinch but Guerra is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Figueroa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Figueroa scores with a jab to the head.
Guerra tries to clinch up.
Figueroa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guerra wants to clinch.
Figueroa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guerra wants to clinch up but Figueroa keeps it at a distance.
Figueroa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Figueroa.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figueroa swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerra.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerra wants to clinch up but Figueroa keeps it at a distance.
Figueroa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guerra rather than just go for the knockout.
Guerra tries to clinch there but Figueroa circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Figueroa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Guerra looks for a takedown but Figueroa sprawls well.
Guerra dodges the punch combination from Figueroa.
Guerra wants to clinch up but Figueroa keeps it at a distance.
Guerra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Figueroa takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
Ronald Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guerra's head.
Figueroa looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerra is just out of range.
Diego Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figueroa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Figueroa scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figueroa.
Guerra tries to clinch there but Figueroa circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a right and a left that Guerra avoids nicely.
Guerra scores a takedown into full mount!
Guerra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Figueroa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Figueroa is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guerra stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Guerra tries to clinch but Figueroa moves out of range.
Ronald Figueroa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guerra tries to clinch up but Figueroa circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Figueroa works Guerra's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guerra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Figueroa swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerra.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Figueroa circles away.
Figueroa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figueroa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figueroa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guerra tries to clinch but Figueroa is having none of it.
Guerra tries to clinch there but Figueroa circles away.
Figueroa misses with a two punch combination.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Figueroa circles away.
Guerra closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Figueroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Figueroa takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
Figueroa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Figueroa throws a hook but Guerra blocks it.
A head kick misses from Guerra.
A big left from Figueroa misses.
Guerra tries to clinch up but Figueroa circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerra rushes Figueroa and presses him up against the cage.
Figueroa working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Figueroa.
Figueroa leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Figueroa.
Guerra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa blocks an elbow strike from Guerra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figueroa avoids the elbow strike from Guerra, against the cage.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Figueroa is blocking nicely.
Figueroa stalling against the cage.
Guerra lands a knee to the head.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Figueroa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guerra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa lands a body punch.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Figueroa.
A right hook to the body lands for Figueroa.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Come on Figueroa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Figueroa digs a right hand underneath Guerra's ribcage. Guerra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Figueroa stalling the fight.
Figueroa wants to break free but Guerra has control.
Guerra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
Figueroa works Guerra's body with a nice hook.
Figueroa scores with a one two! Guerra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Figueroa thows a body shot but no joy.
Figueroa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figueroa works Guerra's body with a nice hook.
Guerra darts in and clinches Figueroa up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is trying to force a seperation but Guerra has the dominant position.
Guerra throws an elbow that misses.
Guerra looking to throw knees to the head but Figueroa is blocking nicely.
Guerra missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Figueroa.
Figueroa taking a breather.
Guerra tries to pull guard but Figueroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Guerra drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Figueroa.
Guerra prevents Figueroa from breaking the clinch.
Guerra misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Figueroa.
Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guerra is looking to clinch but Figueroa is avoiding it.
Guerra tries to clinch but Figueroa moves out of range.
Guerra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Figueroa throws a one two combo.
Figueroa lands a nice hook to Guerra's body. Guerra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra shoots in for a double leg but Figueroa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Figueroa, as that shot connected.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch but Figueroa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerra moves in looking to clinch but Figueroa pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Figueroa.
Guerra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Guerra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Figueroa tries to circle away but Guerra has him pinned against the cage.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guerra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Figueroa's defenses.
Nice elbow from Guerra.
Figueroa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerras head.
A hook to the body from Figueroa.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Guerra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerra lands an elbow inside.
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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guerra pulls guard.
Guerra trying to strike off his back.
Guerra pushes Figueroa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Guerra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Ronald Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Figueroa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figueroa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerra loads up on a big right hand but Figueroa slips the punch.
Guerra takes one to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Figueroa.
Guerra misses with a combination
and Figueroa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guerra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Figueroa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Figueroa 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 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Figueroa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by Devildriver - Devils Son. Prince Symbol told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Symbol!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Logan tries to avoid it but Symbol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Logan to the ground. Logan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Logan as he jumps to the side.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Symbol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Symbol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Logan tries to roll over but Symbol keeps him under control.
Symbol is trying to control the action in half guard but Logan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Logan tries to get to full guard but Symbol has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symbol working over Logan with some ground and pound. Logan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Logan is looking for a sweep. Symbol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Logan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Logan is trying to maintain the position but Symbol is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Logan tries to bum rush Symbol with a series of wild strikes but Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol fails with a takedown attempt.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Symbol.
Logan misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Symbol.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown by Symbol or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan which made him look bad.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Logan wants to sweep here but Symbol controlling him for the moment.
Logan is trying to control the position but Symbol postures up.
Symbol throws a strike but Logan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Logan wants to get up but he can't break Symbol's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan stopping the sweep attempt from Symbol.
Symbol pulls Logan in close to prevent any damage.
Symbol wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Logan tries to clinch up but Symbol circles away and keeps his distance.
Symbol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Symbol ducks right into an uppercut from Logan.
Symbol shoots for a takedown but Logan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Symbol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
James Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Symbol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Logan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Logan.
Symbol preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Logan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symbol is one step ahead there.
Logan controls Symbol momentarily but Symbol frees himself.
Symbol stands up over Logan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Symbol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Symbol.
Symbol preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Symbol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Symbol looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Logan!
Symbol working Logan over with strikes here.
Logan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Symbol lands with some strikes.
Symbol working Logan over with strikes here.
Logan is working to get back to half guard.
Symbol connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symbol in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Symbol lands a big shot there that rocks Logan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Logan taking shots to the head.
Logan is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Symbol cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Logan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Symbol prevents Logan from getting the reversal.
Logan seems to have got his legs back now.
Logan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Logan working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Logan can't escape the position.
Symbol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Logan?
Symbol lands a nice shot to the head.
Logan is looking to get to half guard.
Symbol has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Logan's face.
Symbol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Symbol lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Symbol lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Symbol unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Logan wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Symbol celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Symbol!
Prince Symbol is the new middleweight champion!
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