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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ravia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henric Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersen has chosen Sultans Of Swing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good in bed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Ravia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henric Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Ravia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersen is one step ahead there.
Andersen wants to control from the top but Ravia keeps moving.
Andersen drops back looking for a leg! Ravia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ravia manages to kick Andersen off! Andersen jumps back into Ravia's guard.
Ravia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersen looking to pass the guard.
Andersen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ravia moves into full guard.
Andersen looking to pass the guard.
Andersen wants to control from the top but Ravia keeps moving.
Ravia wants to stand and escape but Andersen is having none of it.
Andersen looking to pass the guard.
Andersen looks gassed!
Ravia 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ravia is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ravia misses with a takedown
and Andersen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ravia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andersen smiles and moves away.
Ravia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ravia prevents Andersen from escaping the position.
Ravia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andersen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ravia but great work by Andersen.
Andersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ravia keeps working.
Ravia sneaks back into half guard.
Ravia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to stand but Ravia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ravia manages to get to full guard.
Ravia trying to control the position.
Ravia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andersen!
Ravia wants to get back to his feet but Andersen is holding on tight.
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.
Andersen is looking to improve his position but Ravia isn't that keen on the idea.
Ravia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andersen is working to get back to half guard.
Andersen tries to hold on but Ravia postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henric Andersen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ravia tries for a takedown but Andersen circles away easily
and Andersen moves into the clinch.
Ravia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andersen wants the takedown. Ravia is fighting it off but Andersen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ravia's guard against the cage.
Ravia is trying to keep Andersen in close.
Andersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ravia wants to control but Andersen passes easily into half guard.
Ravia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andersen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ravia is retaining full guard.
Ravia controls Andersen momentarily but Andersen frees himself.
Andersen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ravia keeping full guard, as Andersen tries to pass.
Ravia trying to keep a closed guard but Andersen is proving a slippery customer.
Ravia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ravia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andersen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ravia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ravia keeping moving, preventing Andersen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ravia wants to get back to full guard but Andersen has passed into side control.
Andersen content just to control the position here.
Ravia is working to get back to half guard.
Andersen get's back to his feet.
Ravia wants to clinch up but Andersen keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen has closed the distance and engaged Ravia in a clinch.
Andersen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Andersen taking a breather here.
Ravia wants to control but Andersen postures up.
Andersen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ravia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andersen is looking to take a break and control but Ravia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ravia tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ravia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ravia is looking to regain half guard here but Andersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersen cracks Ravia with a big elbow.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Ravia closes the distance but Andersen moves to the side
and Andersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henric Andersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Andersen clinches with his opponent.
Ravia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersen stalling against the cage.
Andersen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ravia.
Andersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andersen decides to pull guard.
Andersen wants to improve his position but instead Ravia has moved into half guard.
Henric Andersen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ravia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersen defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersen is not content to let Ravia control the position.
Andersen punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ravia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andersen was covering up waiting for the punch and Ravia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Ravia from controlling successfully.
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.
Andersen is pulling down on Ravia's head. It's preventing any offense from Ravia, at least for the moment.
Andersen looking for subs off his back but Ravia has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andersen wants to get back to full guard.
Ravia wants to take a breather but Andersen is having none of it.
Andersen connecting with a few gentle strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andersen trying to control from the bottom.
Andersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ravia.
Antonio Ravia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ravia.
Andersen misses with a body kick.
Andersen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ravia circles away.
Antonio Ravia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henric Andersen.
Ravia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andersen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersen.
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.
Ravia is trying to break the clinch but Andersen is controlling him.
Andersen decides to pull guard.
Ravia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ravia has managed to get both his arms back between Andersen's legs - danger averted.
Andersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ravia is aware though and is defending well.
Ravia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersen looking for a guillotine here but Ravia defends easily.
Ravia wants to pass the guard but Andersen is keeping the position.
Antonio Ravia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henric Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersen is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henric Andersen.
I've got Andersen 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henric Andersen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Roberts (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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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Wayne Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne Glover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roberts takes a swing at Wayne Glover's ribcage but misses.
Wayne Glover instigates a clinch.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Roberts pushes off an throws an elbow but Wayne Glover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wayne Glover unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee to the head.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne Glover blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne Glover clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts tries to break free but Wayne Glover pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne Glover landing knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roberts looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne Glover scores a nice knee to the body.
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Roberts 's eye.
Wayne Glover lands a knee to the head.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Roberts 's eye.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow.
Wayne Glover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne Glover blocks an elbow strike from Roberts.
Roberts tries to break the clinch but Wayne Glover is controlling the position.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne Glover blocks it with crossed arms.
Wayne Glover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne Glover blocks it with crossed arms.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roberts throws an elbow but it misses.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts wants to break free but Wayne Glover has control.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Wayne Glover avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberts.
Wayne Glover keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wayne Glover landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roberts with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roberts throws an elbow but misses.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Wayne Glover has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Roberts misses with a knee to the head.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne Glover has double underhooks.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch but Wayne Glover keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Wayne Glover has the dominant position.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wayne Glover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts working hard to break the clinch.
Roberts takes an elbow to the temple.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberts tries to circle away but Wayne Glover has him pinned against the cage.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Wayne Glover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts tries to break the clinch but Wayne Glover is controlling the position.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Wayne Glover landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wayne Glover with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Roberts tries to circle away but Wayne Glover has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Glover dominated that round.
That's time! Wayne Glover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Wayne Glover decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne Glover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne Glover has managed to clinch.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
Wayne Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne Glover has double underhooks.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne Glover moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne Glover's face.
Wayne Glover keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts tries to break the clinch but Wayne Glover is controlling the position.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wayne Glover's brow.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover has Roberts pressed against the cage, preventing Roberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover dodges an elbow strike from Roberts.
Wayne Glover landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wayne Glover prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Wayne Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Wayne Glover has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne Glover has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wayne Glover unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee strike.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne Glover's face.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Wayne Glover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Roberts 's eye.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberts tries to circle away but Wayne Glover has him pinned against the cage.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne Glover has double underhooks.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Wayne Glover has the dominant position.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne Glover blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee strike.
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts misses with an elbow over the top.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee strike.
Wayne Glover looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Roberts misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Wayne Glover looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts tries to break free but Wayne Glover pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover has Roberts pressed against the cage, preventing Roberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Wayne Glover lands a good knee to the midsection. Roberts won't want to take too many of those.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts takes an elbow to the temple.
Wayne Glover prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wayne Glover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Wayne Glover won't allow it.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Roberts 's eye.
Roberts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Glover dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wayne Glover thuds his shin into the meat of Roberts's side.
Wayne Glover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts can't break the clinch.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne Glover has double underhooks.
Wayne Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Wayne Glover won't allow it.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Wayne Glover won't allow it.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but Wayne Glover blocks it.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover working Roberts over with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne Glover scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wayne Glover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Wayne Glover has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts pushes Wayne Glover off and gets back to his feet.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Wayne Glover keeps it at a distance.
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Wayne Glover has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roberts takes an elbow to the temple.
Wayne Glover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Roberts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee strike.
Wayne Glover avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberts.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Wayne Glover has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch but Wayne Glover keeps him there for the moment.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Wayne Glover has the dominant position.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee strike.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne Glover scores with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover lands a knee to the body.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roberts wants to break free but Wayne Glover has control.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wayne Glover's brow.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne Glover blocks with his arms.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Wayne Glover shrugs off.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Roberts 's eye.
Roberts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roberts lands a knee to the head.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Wayne Glover has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Wayne Glover moved away.
Wayne Glover clinches up against the cage.
John Wayne Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wayne Glover is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover with a knee to the head.
Roberts wants to break free but Wayne Glover has control.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wayne Glover looking to throw knees to the head but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover lands a knee to the body.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
John Wayne Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Roberts looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne Glover is blocking nicely.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne Glover has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee strike.
Roberts throws an elbow but it misses.
Josh Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Glover keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roberts avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roberts throws an elbow but misses.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne Glover blocks it with crossed arms.
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wayne Glover unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberts throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne Glover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wayne Glover, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne Glover!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chase Blagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chase Blagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mariano Castro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro throws a head kick but Blagg moves out of range.
Castro throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Chase Blagg has been cut.
Castro tries to clinch up.
Castro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blagg trying to control but Castro postures up.
Still in half guard, Castro seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blagg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blagg pushes Castro off and gets back to his feet.
Blagg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blagg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Castro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blagg punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blagg trying to control but Castro is having none of it.
Castro tries to hold on but Blagg pushes him away.
Blagg lands a heavy elbow.
Blagg dominating with strikes here.
Blagg lands a big elbow.
Castro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Castro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Blagg avoids the attempt from Castro to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blagg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro gets to his feet - Blagg follows without any prompting.
Blagg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castro counters with a big head kick but Blagg shrugs it off.
Castro misses with a takedown
and Blagg counters with a takedown into side control.
Blagg is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blagg's best efforts.
Castro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blagg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is trying to stand.
Blagg is thwarting Castro's attempts to control the position.
Blagg is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Castro manages to get to full guard.
Castro trying to strike off his back.
Blagg throws a strike but Castro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blagg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blagg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blagg shoots and misses
and Castro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castro.
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.
Castro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Castro manages to end up in side control.
Blagg taking a bit of punishment here - Castro scoring with strikes.
Castro scoring with punches and elbows.
Blagg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Castro working the body and head with strikes.
Blagg throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Castro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Castro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blagg is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro lands a heavy elbow.
Blagg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariano Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chase Blagg's cut.
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.
Castro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blagg has momentary wrist control but Castro slips an elbow through the middle.
Blagg trying to keep a closed guard but Castro is proving a slippery customer.
Castro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blagg tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Castro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blagg counters with a shoot takedown. Castro fights it but they end up in guard.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blagg is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Castro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro trying to strike off his back.
Mariano Castro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blagg is looking to work some ground and pound but Castro has wrist control.
Blagg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Blagg is defending well. Castro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Blagg has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Castro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mariano Castro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Nunes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jones!
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 Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nunes moves into the clinch.
Nunes breaks the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nunes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nunes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Jones is dominant here and he's now got Nunes's back!
Nunes is having to fend off submission attempts from Jones, who is looking to sink in the choke. Jones doesn't have the hooks in though and Nunes manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Nunes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Nunes gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Nunes has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nunes with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Nunes fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jones seems to have locked his on tight now - Nunes screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jones, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paul Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dadinho Ze Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulysses Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira has chosen Game over as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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264 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dadinho Ze Pequeno !
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, Ulysses Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ze Pequeno lands a head kick. Pereira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ulysses Pereira has been cut.
Ze Pequeno throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pereira is defended easily by Ze Pequeno .
Ze Pequeno moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ze Pequeno .
Pereira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ze Pequeno smiles and moves away.
Dadinho Ze Pequeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulysses Pereira.
Ze Pequeno moves into the clinch.
Pereira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pereira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ze Pequeno stands up over Pereira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira has his feet on Ze Pequeno 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pereira tries to clinch but Ze Pequeno moves away
and Ze Pequeno counters with a left to the body.
Ze Pequeno forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.
Ze Pequeno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ze Pequeno forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira is trying to trip Ze Pequeno . He has hold of a leg but Ze Pequeno is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pereira persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Pequeno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pereira defends it easily.
Ze Pequeno wants to get back to his feet but Pereira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ze Pequeno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ze Pequeno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pereira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ze Pequeno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pereira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ze Pequeno is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira drops back looking for a leg! Ze Pequeno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ze Pequeno manages to kick Pereira off! Pereira jumps back into Ze Pequeno 's guard.
Ze Pequeno is controlling Pereira's posture.
Ze Pequeno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pereira defends it easily.
Pereira stands up over Ze Pequeno , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ze Pequeno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ze Pequeno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pereira is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira won't allow Ze Pequeno to get back to his feet.
Pereira postures up and lands a big shot to Ze Pequeno 's brow.
Pereira postures up and lands a big shot to Ze Pequeno 's brow.
Ze Pequeno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pereira controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira throws a strike but Ze Pequeno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ze Pequeno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ze Pequeno throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
Ze Pequeno throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Pequeno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ze Pequeno wanted to stand there but Pereira had control of the position.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ze Pequeno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pereira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ze Pequeno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ze Pequeno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ze Pequeno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ze Pequeno stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ze Pequeno throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ze Pequeno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Ze Pequeno gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
Ze Pequeno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dadinho Ze Pequeno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Pereira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ze Pequeno clinches.
Ze Pequeno misses with some punches.
Ze Pequeno lands an uppercut.
Ze Pequeno trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ze Pequeno prevents it.
Ze Pequeno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ze Pequeno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira has his takedown stuffed
and Ze Pequeno moves into the clinch.
Ze Pequeno lands a damaging elbow.
Ze Pequeno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ze Pequeno lands a right hand.
Ze Pequeno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ze Pequeno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ze Pequeno works on Pereira's body with a couple of short punches.
Ze Pequeno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ze Pequeno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira is pressed up against the cage. Ze Pequeno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pereira down to the mat. Pereira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Ze Pequeno .
Pereira misses with a takedown
and Ze Pequeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dadinho Ze Pequeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulysses Pereira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Pequeno throws a combination. Pereira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ze Pequeno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pereira misses with a double jab
and Ze Pequeno counters with a three punch combo that has Pereira backing up. Pereira nods at Ze Pequeno to acknowledge the strikes.
Ze Pequeno forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.
Ze Pequeno stalls.
Pereira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ze Pequeno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ze Pequeno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Ze Pequeno scores with a shoulder strike.
Ze Pequeno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ze Pequeno breaks from the clinch.
Ze Pequeno throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ze Pequeno moves into the clinch.
Ze Pequeno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pereira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ze Pequeno .
Knees in the clinch landing for Ze Pequeno .
Ze Pequeno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ze Pequeno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ze Pequeno digs a right hand underneath Pereira's ribcage. Pereira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Ze Pequeno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ze Pequeno prevents the takedown attempt.
Ze Pequeno is working Pereira over against the cage.
Ze Pequeno pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Ze Pequeno .
Ze Pequeno lands an elbow inside.
Ze Pequeno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ze Pequeno stalling.
Ze Pequeno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Ze Pequeno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pereira looking for a takedown.
Pereira successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ze Pequeno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ze Pequeno !
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pereira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ze Pequeno 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pereira with shots to the head and body - Ze Pequeno looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pereira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pereira landing strikes from the mount.
Pereira lands a big shot there that rocks Ze Pequeno but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ze Pequeno holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pereira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pereira tries to control but Ze Pequeno wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira landing strikes from the mount and Ze Pequeno is in trouble!
Pereira looking to land elbow strikes but Ze Pequeno uses the position to regain half guard.
Ze Pequeno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Ze Pequeno is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pereira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ze Pequeno defending well though.
Pereira stops Ze Pequeno from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pereira clinches but Ze Pequeno breaks the clinch
and Ze Pequeno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pereira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ze Pequeno counters with a right hand to the body.
Ze Pequeno takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dadinho Ze Pequeno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Pereira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ze Pequeno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ze Pequeno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ze Pequeno as Pereira tries to tie him up.
Ze Pequeno breaks from the clinch.
Pereira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ze Pequeno counters by moving into the clinch.
Ze Pequeno manages to break the clinch.
Pereira misses with a takedown
and Ze Pequeno counters with an inside leg kick.
Dadinho Ze Pequeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulysses Pereira.
Ze Pequeno connects with a high kick.
Ze Pequeno has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereira takes an elbow to the temple.
Ze Pequeno lands a right hand.
Pereira stops a takedown attempt from Ze Pequeno .
Pereira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ze Pequeno misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Pequeno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pereira is trying to drag Ze Pequeno to the mat but Ze Pequeno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ze Pequeno .
Ze Pequeno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ze Pequeno dodges an elbow strike from Pereira.
Pereira works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pereira prevents Ze Pequeno from getting back to his feet.
Pereira drops back looking for a leg! Ze Pequeno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ze Pequeno manages to kick Pereira off! Pereira jumps back into Ze Pequeno 's guard.
Ze Pequeno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pereira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ze Pequeno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Ze Pequeno .
Ze Pequeno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ze Pequeno lands with an overhand left.
Pereira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ze Pequeno moves into the clinch.
Ze Pequeno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadinho Ze Pequeno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ze Pequeno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to pull guard but Ze Pequeno holds him up against the cage and eventually Pereira drops back down to his feet.
Ze Pequeno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ze Pequeno wants to stall.
Pereira blocks the elbow strike.
Ze Pequeno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ze Pequeno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ze Pequeno changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pereira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Ze Pequeno circles away easily
and Ze Pequeno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ze Pequeno .
Ulysses Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ze Pequeno changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pereira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ze Pequeno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pereira wants to take a breather but Ze Pequeno is having none of it.
Pereira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ze Pequeno kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pereira working the head and body with strikes.
Ze Pequeno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pereira scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Pequeno pushes Pereira off and gets back to his feet.
Pereira gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ze Pequeno pushes Pereira off and gets back to his feet.
Ze Pequeno clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the cage.
Ze Pequeno lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Pereira.
Ze Pequeno taking a breather.
Ze Pequeno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ze Pequeno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ze Pequeno wants to clinch up but Pereira keeps it at a distance.
Ze Pequeno looks to land a combination. Pereira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dadinho Ze Pequeno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ze Pequeno is fending him off so far but Pereira persists. Nope, Ze Pequeno circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dadinho Ze Pequeno .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ze Pequeno , 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dadinho Ze Pequeno !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Blevins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Nakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elijah Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamoto is looking to clinch.
Blevins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamoto blocks a head kick by Blevins.
Blevins misses the jab.
Nakamoto dodges the punch combination from Blevins.
Nakamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blevins swivels and escapes.
Nakamoto instigates a clinch.
Nakamoto prevents Blevins from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamoto breaks the clinch.
Blevins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blevins is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamoto digs a right hand underneath Blevins's ribcage. Blevins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nakamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Nakamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Nakamoto - that landed with a thud.
Nakamoto lands a body shot.
Nakamoto lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nakamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nakamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blevins, pushing him back against the cage.
Nakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamoto moves into the clinch.
Nakamoto gets through Blevins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamoto darts in and clinches Blevins up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nakamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Blevins tries to break free but Nakamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Blevins tries to break the clinch but Nakamoto is controlling the position.
Nakamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamoto breaks from the clinch.
Whack! Nakamoto lands a heavy head kick that drops Blevins. The ref tackles Nakamoto to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blevins was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hideki Nakamoto!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sahraim Alib (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 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, Marcos Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sahraim Alib!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks for a takedown but Alib sprawls well.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alib to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva looking to control.
Alib missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alib is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alib throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alib throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alib scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alib not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alib throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva trying to control but Alib postures up.
Alib missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is pressing down on Alib's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alib working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alib throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Alib is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alib manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Alib's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alib can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alib wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Silva manages to pass to side control.
Alib is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alib avoid being mounted?
Alib tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alib makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alib.
Alib looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alib working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alib holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Alib wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alib seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Alib's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sahraim Alib 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.
Alib shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Alib finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alib takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alib throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva has hold of Alib's hands but Alib slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Alib.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alib.
Alib throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alib missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alib seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alib throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alib is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alib throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alib not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alib thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Alib not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alib is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alib missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alib throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alib throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
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.
Alib drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alib postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alib lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alib wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Alib working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Alib crashes against the mat.
Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alib.
Alib scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Alib in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Silva looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Alib turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sahraim Alib!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wallid Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Putra Benjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wallid Ismail has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallid Ismail!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Putra Benjy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ismail.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ismail throws a strike aimed at the side of Benjy's head but Benjy avoids it well.
Ismail tries for a kimura but Benjy is defending well.
Ismail has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benjy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ismail wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ismail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ismail goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Benjy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ismail but great work by Benjy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjy moves into full mount!
Benjy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ismail has worked his arm free - good work by Ismail!
Ismail is looking to reverse the position.
Benjy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benjy tries to advance to mount but Ismail instead regains half guard.
Benjy seems to be working for a kimura but Ismail defends the submission attempt.
Benjy looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ismail has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ismail is trying to control but can't.
Ismail missing with punches from the bottom.
Ismail wants to get back to full guard.
Ismail moves into full guard.
Ismail is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benjy defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismail controls Benjy momentarily but Benjy frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail keeping full guard, as Benjy tries to pass.
Ismail has his foot on Benjy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benjy works his way back into a safe position though.
Benjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ismail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benjy swings around for an armbar but Ismail sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Benjy's guard.
Ismail might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benjy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ismail.
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.
Ismail has gone for a leg lock! Benjy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ismail's guard.
Benjyis looking to pass into half guard but Ismail pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ismail is in guard.
Ismail loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benjy wants to sweep but no luck.
Ismail slips nicely into half guard.
Ismail seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallid Ismail 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.
Ismail waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ismail is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benjy's half guard.
Benjy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ismail.
Ismail looks to land a strike but Benjy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ismail drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benjy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benjy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benjy!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjy tries for a kimura but Ismail is defending well.
Benjy is breathing heavily.
Benjy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ismail gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ismail is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benjy wants to pass the guard but Ismail is defending well.
Benjy is trying to work for a kimura but Ismail is defending well.
Ismail actively working from the bottom here.
Ismail moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ismail is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ismail has escaped and now he's on top!
Ismail drops back looking for a leg! Benjy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benjy manages to kick Ismail off! Ismail jumps back into Benjy's guard.
Ismail tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjy is retaining full guard.
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.
Ismail has gone for a leg lock! Benjy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ismail's guard.
Ismail is looking for a triangle but Benjy pushes his legs off easily.
Benjy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ismail is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallid Ismail dominated that second round.
That's time! Ismail's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benjy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ismail counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Benjy's guard now.
Ismail seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benjy keeping moving, preventing Ismail from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjy looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjy, not yet.
Benjy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benjy has a closed guard, preventing Ismail from standing up.
Ismail wants to control from the top but Benjy keeps moving.
Ismail postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benjy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ismail, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ismail keeping full guard, as Benjy tries to pass.
Benjy advances to half guard.
Benjy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ismail has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ismail punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail wants to control but Benjy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benjy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ismail doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benjy.
Ismail trying to hold on to Benjy's head to control him but Benjy postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ismail closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismail misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ismail wants to control but Benjy is keeping him busy.
Ismail tries for a kimura but Benjy is defending well.
Ismail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ismail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benjy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallid Ismail clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benjy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benjy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjy avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ismail.
Benjy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ismail has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Benjy but great work by Ismail.
Wallid Ismail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ismail working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Ismail's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ismail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ismail working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ismail working the ground and pound but Benjy is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ismail tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ismail has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benjy controls the position for a moment.
Ismail tries to score with some ground and pound. Benjy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Benjy manages to get back to half guard.
Ismail is trying to control. Benjy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benjy wants to get back to full guard.
Ismail is working for a submission of some sort.
Benjy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallid Ismail had his way with Putra Benjy in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ismail fails with the takedown
and Benjy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ismail!
Benjy goes for an armbar but Ismail turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ismail.
Ismail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjy is keeping the position for now.
Ismail postures up in Benjy's guard and throws a big left but Benjy blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjy keeping moving, preventing Ismail from controlling successfully.
Benjy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Benjy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ismail drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ismail jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ismail looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ismail lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benjy keeping moving, preventing Ismail from controlling successfully.
Ismail drops back looking for a leg! Benjy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benjy manages to kick Ismail off! Ismail jumps back into Benjy's guard.
Ismail postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail trying to control but Benjy is working from the bottom.
Ismail thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ismail fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Benjy shoots and misses
and Ismail counters with a shoot takedown. Benjy fights it but they end up in guard.
Wallid Ismail is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benjy keeping moving, preventing Ismail from controlling successfully.
Benjy wants to control but Ismail passes easily into half guard.
Ismail is taking a breather. Benjy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Putra Benjy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wallid Ismail showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ismail, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wallid Ismail!
Wallid Ismail retains his middleweight title!
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