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IFC 11: Freire vs Hood PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koyomuki Yashigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pysiu Reja (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Koyomuki Yashigawa!
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, Pysiu Reja!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yashigawa circles away.
Yashigawa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yashigawa looking to sit in guard and control but Reja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yashigawa wants to get back to his feet but Reja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reja trying to control the position from guard on top but Yashigawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yashigawa has a closed guard, preventing Reja from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yashigawa keeping moving, preventing Reja from controlling successfully.
Reja stands and throws Yashigawa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reja decides to stand back up.
Reja shoots and misses
and Yashigawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yashigawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reja fails with a takedown attempt.
Koyomuki Yashigawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pysiu Reja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yashigawa slaps away a takedown attempt from Reja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reja looks gassed!
Reja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yashigawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yashigawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reja thows a body kick. Yashigawa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reja leaves Yashigawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yashigawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reja walks into a stiff left hand from Yashigawa.
Reja wants to clinch.
Yashigawa slaps away a takedown attempt from Reja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yashigawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yashigawa with a poor takedown
and Reja counters with a nice leg kick.
Yashigawa scores with a nice strike.
Reja gets caught napping as Yashigawa dives in and scores a takedown. Reja manages to retain guard.
Reja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yashigawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Reja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reja keeping moving, preventing Yashigawa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yashigawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yashigawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reja's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yashigawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reja's head.
Yashigawa lands a couple of digs.
Yashigawa with a nice head shot there.
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 Koyomuki Yashigawa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yashigawa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reja shoots in and drives through. Yashigawa sprawls well.
Reja stuffs the takedown.
Yashigawa works Reja's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Yashigawa.
Reja moves into the clinch.
Reja with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reja gets underhooks to prevent Yashigawa's takedown attempt.
Reja trying to control the position but instead, Yashigawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reja into the cage.
Yashigawa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koyomuki Yashigawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yashigawa gets a takedown into half guard.
Reja is breathing heavily.
Yashigawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yashigawa thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reja to regain full guard.
Yashigawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yashigawa has Reja in his guard.
Reja is standing up over Yashigawa. Yashigawa looks to escape but Reja dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa trying to control but Reja flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Yashigawa wants to escape the position.
Reja is looking to control Yashigawa but Yashigawa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Yashigawa trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reja trying to control momentarily.
Reja has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yashigawa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Yashigawa right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reja throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa trying to control the hands but Reja breaks the grip.
Yashigawa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yashigawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yashigawa wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yashigawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reja is fending him off so far but Yashigawa persists. Nope, Reja circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koyomuki Yashigawa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reja tries to clinch but Yashigawa moves out of range.
Yashigawa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yashigawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reja somewhat.
Reja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yashigawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yashigawa is trying to drag Reja to the mat but Reja just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reja breaks the clinch.
Yashigawa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reja backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reja lands a head kick. Yashigawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No luck for Reja with that takedown attempt.
Reja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yashigawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koyomuki Yashigawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pysiu Reja.
Yashigawa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reja's half guard.
Yashigawa is just content to waste time from the top position. Reja takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yashigawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Reja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yashigawa is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reja's head.
Koyomuki Yashigawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reja has momentary wrist control but Yashigawa slips an elbow through the middle.
Yashigawa with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yashigawa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yashigawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Reja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yashigawa wanted to stand there but Reja had control of the position.
Yashigawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yashigawa is in close to Reja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yashigawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reja's guard.
Yashigawa lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa trying to control but Reja is working from the bottom.
Reja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yashigawa.
Yashigawa wants to stand but Reja is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yashigawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Reja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yashigawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yashigawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Reja is retaining full guard.
Reja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa postures up in Reja's guard and throws a big left but Reja blocks it.
Yashigawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reja is keeping the position for now.
Koyomuki Yashigawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yashigawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Reja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yashigawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yashigawa wants to control from the top but Reja keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Koyomuki Yashigawa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yashigawa shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koyomuki Yashigawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yashigawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Koyomuki Yashigawa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rockstar-Chamillionaire. 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peltier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Peltier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peltier tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Peltier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Peltier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peltier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peltier off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
John Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Peltier is having none of it.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Peltier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peltier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peltier in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Peltier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zane Peltier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Chmeilak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
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, Antonio Chmeilak!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chmeilak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arona is able to avoid easily.
Chmeilak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arona shoots in and bounces Chmeilak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Arona drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chmeilak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chmeilak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chmeilak!
Sloppy strikes there by Chmeilak.
Arona is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chmeilak has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chmeilak wants to stand but Arona has his arm trapped.
Arona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arona tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arona throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Arona closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chmeilak circles away.
Chmeilak scores with a leg kick.
Arona fails with a takedown attempt.
Chmeilak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arona throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chmeilak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arona is in Chmeilak's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chmeilak wants to reverse the position here. Arona has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Chmeilak is forced to tap! Chmeilak looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricardo Arona!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romek Glembocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romek Glembocki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glembocki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Glembocki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hayes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Glembocki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Glembocki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.
Glembocki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Glembocki passes to full mount!
Hayes wants to hold on but Glembocki pushes him away.
Glembocki looking to ground and pound but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Hayes wants to hold on but Glembocki pushes him away.
Glembocki trying to control but Hayes is having none of it.
Glembocki lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glembocki controlling his opponent.
Hayes tries to hold on but Glembocki postures up.
Glembocki wants to control the pace but Hayes is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Glembocki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hayes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hayes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glembocki punching from mount but Hayes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hayes is working to get back to half guard.
Glembocki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hayes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hayes!
Hayes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Glembocki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hayes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes cracks Glembocki with a solid left hand.
Glembocki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hayes has picked Glembocki up and slammed him! Glembocki can't keep hold of the triangle and Hayes manages to pass to side control!
Hayes lands an elbow.
Hayes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes staying calm.
Hayes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Glembocki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Glembocki showed some decent athleticism there.
Hayes is pressing down on Glembocki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes is pulling down on Glembocki's head to control his posture.
Glembocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Hayes dominated that round.
That's time! Glembocki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glembocki dives in and scores a takedown into Hayes's guard.
Hayes controlling Glembocki's posture.
Hayes 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.
Hayes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Glembocki throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
Glembocki pushes down on Hayes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Glembocki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hayes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hayes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Glembocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glembocki trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glembocki is aware though and is defending well.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hayes prevents Glembocki from improving his position.
Hayes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Glembocki to get to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glembocki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hayes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hayes has one of Glembocki's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Glembocki off and has taken his back!
Hayes is cranking Glembocki's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Glembocki! He's tightened the choke and Glembocki is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Hayes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Kinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
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, Emerson Kinho!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Kinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ishimaru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ishimaru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kinho's head.
Ishimaru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinho's sensitive parts.
Ishimaru connects with a high kick.
Kinho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishimaru slaps away a takedown attempt from Kinho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Kinho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinho wants to clinch.
Ishimaru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ishimaru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Ishimaru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kinho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ishimaru pinned against the cage. Ishimaru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ishimaru lands with a slapping head kick.
Kinho wants to clinch.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ishimaru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishimaru.
Kinho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinho misses with a takedown attempt - Ishimaru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ishimaru throws a nice head kick!
Ishimaru avoids the head kick by Kinho.
Kinho throws a sloppy head kick
and Ishimaru counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ishimaru!
Ishimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Kinho moves out of range easily.
Kinho shoots for a double leg takedown but Ishimaru sprawls well. He's pushed Kinho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ishimaru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru gets caught napping as Kinho dives in and scores a takedown. Ishimaru manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ishimaru working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kinho has passed into half guard!
Kinho wants to control but Ishimaru is keeping him busy.
Kinho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ishimaru kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Emerson Kinho hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ishimaru connects with a high kick.
Kinho is looking to chop away at Ishimaru's legs.
Kinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishimaru circles away.
Ishimaru goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ishimaru slips a jab and a cross from Kinho.
Kinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ishimaru sprawls well. Ishimaru wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinho has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ishimaru is looking to slow Kinho down with leg kicks.
Kinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Ishimaru.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru blocks a head kick by Kinho.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru is winning the standup battle so far.
Kinho looks for a takedown but Ishimaru sprawls well.
Kinho shoots for a takedown but Ishimaru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kinho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ishimaru throws a head kick that half lands.
Kinho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ishimaru counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ishimaru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kinho wants to clinch up but Ishimaru keeps it at a distance.
Ishimaru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinho's sensitive parts.
Ishimaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ishimaru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kinho.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Kinho.
Kinho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ishimaru cracks Kinho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishimaru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru stuffs the takedown.
Kinho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishimaru.
Kinho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kinho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimaru.
Ishimaru with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kinho throws a head kick but Ishimaru moves out of range.
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!
Ishimaru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kinho looks for a takedown but Ishimaru sprawls well.
Kinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ishimaru as he jumps to the side.
Kinho is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kinho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kinho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ishimaru, right into the meat.
Ishimaru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Kinho throws a combination that misses
and Ishimaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kinho's knee momentarily.
Kinho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishimaru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kinho swinging wildly here.
Ishimaru lands a head kick. Kinho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru blocks the body kick.
Kinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ishimaru circles away.
Ishimaru throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kinho misses.
Ishimaru scores with a head kick.
Ishimaru connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Kinho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishimaru. Ishimaru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kinho throws a sloppy head kick
and Ishimaru counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishimaru circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kinho.
Ishimaru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru dominated that second round.
That's time! Ishimaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ishimaru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimaru throws a head kick that misses.
Kinho tries to clinch up but Ishimaru circles away and keeps his distance.
Kinho shoots for a double leg takedown but Ishimaru sprawls well. He's pushed Kinho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ishimaru as he jumps to the side.
Ishimaru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ishimaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kinho avoids the head kick by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kinho's calf.
Kinho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Kinho or perhaps it was just good defense by Ishimaru which made him look bad.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Kinho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ishimaru swats away the attempt to clinch by Kinho.
Ishimaru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kinho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ishimaru feints and then cracks Kinho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kinho down.
Ishimaru throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ishimaru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ishimaru is looking to slow Kinho down with leg kicks.
Ishimaru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ishimaru scoring well with a low kick there.
Ishimaru throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru lands a head kick. Kinho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishimaru thumps Kinho with a low kick.
Kinho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishimaru. Ishimaru obviously looking to wear him down.
Kinho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ishimaru slaps away a takedown attempt from Kinho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ishimaru lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinho looks for a takedown but Ishimaru sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Ishimaru as Kinho shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ishimaru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kinho.
Ishimaru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishimaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kinho takes a step back to recover.
Kinho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kinho wants to clinch up but Ishimaru keeps it at a distance.
Ishimaru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kinho is defended easily by Ishimaru.
Kinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ishimaru as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ishimaru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishimaru cracks the inside of Kinho's front leg.
Ishimaru throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kinho lands an overhand right.
Emerson Kinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimaru throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadayoshi Ishimaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ishimaru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Condit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 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, Dan Condit!
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, Julio Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up
and Condit counters with a body kick that stops Gutierrez in his tracks momentarily.
Gutierrez tries to clinch there but Condit circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Condit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Condit misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Condit circles away easily
and Condit counters with an outside leg kick.
Gutierrez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Condit - that will leave a mark!
Gutierrez looks gassed!
Condit throws a head kick but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez fails with the takedown.
Dan Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Gutierrez.
Condit scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Condit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gutierrez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Condit swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Condit throws the kick towards the body but Gutierrez avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Condit as Gutierrez shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Condit throws the kick towards the body but Gutierrez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gutierrez.
Dan Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Gutierrez.
Condit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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.
Gutierrez throws a hook but Condit avoids it easily.
Condit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Condit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Condit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit looks to land a body kick but Gutierrez moved away.
Gutierrez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Condit.
Gutierrez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Condit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gutierrez.
Condit throws a wild body kick that Gutierrez sees coming a mile off.
Gutierrez wants to clinch up but Condit keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gutierrez's sensitive parts.
Condit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Condit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Condit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Condit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Condit lands a leg kick that knocks Gutierrez off balance momentarily.
Condit throws a push kick but Gutierrez slaps the foot to one side.
Dan Condit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Condit keeps the fight on the outside.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Condit but Condit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Condit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutierrez's calf.
Gutierrez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit tries to land a front kick but Gutierrez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Condit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gutierrez fails with the takedown
and Condit counters with a body kick that stops Gutierrez in his tracks momentarily.
Gutierrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit looks for the body kick but Gutierrez saw that one coming.
Condit misses with the body kick
and Gutierrez counters with a nice body shot.
Condit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutierrez.
Dan Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Gutierrez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutierrez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Condit. No joy for Gutierrez on that attempt.
Condit leaves Gutierrez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Julio Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Condit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gutierrez avoids the head kick by Condit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Condit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Condit 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Condit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Shinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross The Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinjo's entrance music is Theme of Sho. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Sho Shinjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross The Boss!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Boss tries for a takedown but Shinjo circles away easily
and Shinjo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shinjo feints and then cracks The Boss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Boss down.
The Boss with a poor takedown
and Shinjo counters with a nice leg kick.
The Boss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shinjo counters with a one-two to the body.
Sho Shinjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross The Boss.
Shinjo tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinjo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinjo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Boss sprawls well. The Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinjo has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
Shinjo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Boss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Boss is looking for a sweep.
Shinjo trying to control the position but The Boss is working away.
The Boss is looking to regain half guard here but Shinjo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Boss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shinjo trying to control the action but The Boss is working from the bottom.
The Boss tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shinjo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The Boss is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Boss can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The Boss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shinjo raining down shots from the mount!
The Boss is squirming around, avoiding Shinjo's attempts to control the action.
The Boss working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boss gets back to half guard.
Shinjo is keen to just control but The Boss is a slippery customer.
The Boss looking for submissions off his back.
Shinjo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Boss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Boss looking for submissions off his back.
The Boss looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Boss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shinjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Boss sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Shinjo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shinjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Shinjo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shinjo leaves The Boss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinjo lands a lovely overhand right.
The Boss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shinjo but Shinjo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Boss has a takedown stuffed.
Sho Shinjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross The Boss.
The Boss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shinjo swivels and escapes.
Shinjo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Shinjo does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Shinjo as The Boss shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Boss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shinjo throws a nice head kick!
Shinjo is looking to clinch but The Boss is avoiding it.
Shinjo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Boss.
Shinjo is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from The Boss. No joy for Shinjo on that attempt.
The Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
Sho Shinjo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo tests The Boss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shinjo tries to bum rush The Boss with a series of wild strikes but The Boss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shinjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shinjo scores with a kick to the body.
Sho Shinjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinjo misses with a double jab
and The Boss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Boss has gone for a leg lock! Shinjo slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Boss's guard.
The Boss is breathing heavily.
Shinjo wants to control from the top but The Boss keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Boss looking for a guillotine here but Shinjo defends easily.
The Boss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shinjo defends it easily.
The Boss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Boss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shinjo drops back looking for a leg! The Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Boss manages to kick Shinjo off! Shinjo jumps back into The Boss's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sho Shinjo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shinjo.
The Boss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shinjo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Boss on the side of the head.
Shinjo misses with a few strikes there.
The Boss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shinjo as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Boss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shinjo shoots for a takedown but The Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Shinjo does no damage.
The Boss stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Shinjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Boss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shinjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Boss as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shinjo lands a head kick!
Ross The Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo throws the kick towards the body but The Boss avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinjo. The Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Boss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shinjo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
Shinjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Shinjo lands but The Boss takes it in his stride.
The Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shinjo.
Shinjo stuffs the takedown attempt from The Boss. The Boss gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinjo scores with a nice strike.
Shinjo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Boss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shinjo as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo lands with a nice body kick.
The Boss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shinjo counters with a head kick. That will keep The Boss thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shinjo lands a right hook to the body.
Shinjo shoots in for a takedown but The Boss shows good takedown defense.
The Boss fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinjo lands a head kick. The Boss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Shinjo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shinjo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Shinjo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Hood!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood slips under a jab.
Hood gets a double leg takedown into Freire's guard.
Freire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Freire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Freire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Freire!
Freire tries to score with some ground and pound. Hood controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hood is looking to reverse the position.
Freire wants to stand but Hood is controlling his arm.
Hood is trying to improve his position.
Freire grinds an elbow into Hood's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freire in side control, throwing shots but Hood defends.
Freire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hood on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood is trying to control Freire's posture but Freire avoids it.
Hood manages to get back to half guard.
Freire trying to control the action but Hood is working from the bottom.
Freire trying to mount his opponent but Hood defends it.
Hood trying to control here.
Hood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freire is looking to stall here but Hood recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hood!
Freire regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hood's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Freire trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hood is working for a submission of some sort.
Hood trying to control from half guard but Freire is working away.
Freire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hood is trying to work for a kimura but Freire is defending well.
Freire trying to control but Hood postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Freire is in trouble now - Hood has advanced to mount!
Hood controlling the position easily from mount.
Hood moves to the back position.
Freire defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hood looking for a guillotine here but Freire defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Hood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Freire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Robin Hood has been cut.
Freire misses with a straight left.
Freire throws a series of punches but Hood moves out of range.
Jab by Freire.
Patricio Freire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freire lands a left and a right that send Hood crashing to the mat, dazed. Freire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hood is rocked!
Hood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freire.
Hood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freire throws a combination that misses
and Hood counters with a single leg into guard. Freire didn't expect that.
Freire wants to get back to his feet but Hood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hood trying to move into half guard but instead Freire has managed to sweep!
Hood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freire trying to control the position from guard on top but Hood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freire postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freire wants to control from the top but Hood keeps moving.
Hood trying to control the position here.
Freire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Patricio Freire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hood shoots in but Freire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Freire.
That has opened up Robin Hood's cut even more.
Nice jab there from Freire.
Hood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patricio Freire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freire misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Freire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Hood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Hood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freire.
Freire swings widly with a right hand
and Hood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hood wants to pass the guard but Freire is defending well.
Hood is keen to just control but Freire is a slippery customer.
Hood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freire kicks off Hood and gets to his feet.
Freire is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Freire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Hood with that takedown attempt.
Freire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Freire misses.
Hood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freire's waist but Freire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hood off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Freire misses the target.
Freire misses with the combination.
Freire throws a lazy right hand but Hood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Freire misses with a double jab.
Patricio Freire is winning the standup battle so far.
Hood shoots for a takedown but Freire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Patricio Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Hood.
Freire connects with a right hand. Hood shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood slips a jab and a cross from Freire.
Patricio Freire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Freire.
Hood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hood shoots for a double leg takedown but Freire sprawls well. He's pushed Hood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freire.
Freire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire throws out a loose jab but Hood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freire throws a nice looking combination but Hood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Freire does no damage.
Hood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freire avoids it really well and circles away.
Hood shoots in but Freire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hood slips a jab from Freire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patricio Freire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patricio Freire!
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