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IFC 15: Chuteboxe Academy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Gutierrez!
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, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez darts in trying to clinch
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maia wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia is looking to advance position but Gutierrez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Maia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maia turns into him and now he's in Gutierrez's guard.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gutierrez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maia, into his guard.
Maia pushes a forearm under Gutierrez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gutierrez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demian Maia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Lataville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Cook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Cook!
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, Helio Lataville!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lataville dives in and grabs Cook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cook pushes down on Lataville's head and hops out.
Lataville throws a leg kick but Cook moved away.
Lataville shoots in for a double leg but Cook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lataville pinned against the cage. Lataville gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lataville lands a nice shot to the body.
Cook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lataville sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cook somewhat.
Good work by Cook as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook shoots for a takedown but Lataville saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lataville sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cook somewhat.
Lataville shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cook as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Lataville or perhaps it was just good defense by Cook which made him look bad.
Lataville shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cook defends it nicely.
Lataville lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cook backs up against the cage.
It looks like Daniel Cook has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lataville doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cook stands up from Lataville's guard - Cook perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lataville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lataville looks for a takedown but Cook sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lataville darts in trying to clinch
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cook pushes down on Lataville's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cook is thwarting Lataville's attempts to control the position.
Cook is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lataville!
Cook content just to control the position here.
Lataville is trying to reverse the position but instead Cook has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Lataville right now.
Cook is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lataville trying to control the hands but Cook won't let him.
Lataville is trying to defend against the choke here but Cook has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cook Tightens the hold and Lataville taps out furiously! Cook displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Cook!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gesias Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pysiu Reja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvancante comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music. Pysiu Reja will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gesias Calvancante!
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, Pysiu Reja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Calvancante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reja trying to control but Calvancante is working from the bottom.
Reja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Calvancante is looking for a triangle but Reja pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvancante working a defensive guard here.
Reja being controlled here momentarily.
Calvancante has his foot on Reja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reja works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante keeping full guard, as Reja tries to pass.
Calvancante is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Calvancante looking for a guillotine here but Reja defends easily.
Reja wants to control from the top but Calvancante keeps moving.
Calvancante is trying to keep Reja in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvancante working for submissions but it's allowed Reja to get to half guard.
Calvancante is looking to control Reja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calvancante avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Calvancante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reja's back!
Calvancante has good solid back control here.
Reja wants to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvancante is cranking Reja's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Reja! He's tightened the choke and Reja is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gesias Calvancante!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tondeum Malevolente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tondeum Malevolente will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tondeum Malevolente!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malevolente throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arona.
Arona shoots in looking for a takedown but Malevolente manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arona's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malevolente rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arona finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Malevolente's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Arona falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tondeum Malevolente!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Mannelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
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Good takedowns
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Hues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Mannelly!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hues.
Mannelly darts in and clinches Hues up against the cage.
Mannelly pushes Hues back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hues letting Mannelly take a breather here.
Mannelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mannelly stalls.
Mannelly lands a left hand.
A short right from Mannelly.
A hook to the body from Mannelly.
Mannelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mannelly lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mannelly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hues tries to pull guard but Mannelly won't allow it.
Mannelly gets through Hues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hues backwards.
Mannelly lands an uppercut.
Mannelly lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mannelly.
Mannelly lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Mannelly.
Hues tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mannelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannelly lands a body punch.
Hues is breathing heavily.
Mannelly lands a body punch.
Mannelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mannelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mannelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mannelly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mannelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mannelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Mannelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Hues backwards.
Mannelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mannelly.
Mannelly is leaning against Hues and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mannelly.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mannelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hues.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mannelly.
Mannelly lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Mannelly - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Mannelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Mannelly.
A short uppercut from Mannelly.
Mannelly lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly has Hues pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mannelly.
Mannelly works on Hues's body with a couple of short punches.
Mannelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mannelly lands an uppercut.
Mannelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mannelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hues backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mannelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mannelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mannelly.
A right handed body shot lands from Mannelly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannelly pushes Hues back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mannelly.
A right hook to the body lands for Mannelly.
A short left from Mannelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mannelly lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mannelly.
Mannelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mannelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mannelly avoiding damage.
Mannelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Mannelly.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mannelly.
The referee calls for Mannelly to work.
Mannelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hues backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mannelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mannelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hues is trying to drag Mannelly to the mat but Mannelly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mannelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mannelly lands a high kick!
Mannelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannelly as he avoids it easily.
Mannelly circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hues drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mannelly follows Hues to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Mannelly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salaheddine Aiteouakrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salaheddine Aiteouakrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aiteouakrim misses with a straight left.
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aiteouakrim as he avoids it easily.
Aiteouakrim misses with a looping right.
Aiteouakrim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eduardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aiteouakrim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eduardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Aiteouakrim throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Aiteouakrim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Aiteouakrim as Eduardo shoots in.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Eduardo.
Eduardo ducks under a wild hook from Aiteouakrim.
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aiteouakrim as he avoids it easily.
Eduardo closes the distance and clinches up with Aiteouakrim, looking for a takedown. Eduardo pushes Aiteouakrim against the cage but Aiteouakrim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aiteouakrim lands a jab to the head.
Aiteouakrim's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aiteouakrim duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo has a takedown stuffed.
Aiteouakrim misses with a body shot.
Aiteouakrim's corner calls for a 1-2. Aiteouakrim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aiteouakrim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aiteouakrim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eduardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim throws a right and a left that Eduardo avoids nicely.
Aiteouakrim misses with a wild body shot.
Eduardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eduardo avoids the body shot from Aiteouakrim.
Nice jab there from Aiteouakrim.
Eduardo shoots in but no luck this time.
Eduardo tries to clinch up.
Aiteouakrim misses with the combination.
Aiteouakrim swings for the body but Eduardo moves out of range.
Aiteouakrim misses with an uppercut. Eduardo saw that one coming.
Eduardo tries to move into range but Aiteouakrim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aiteouakrim sprawls well initially but Eduardo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Eduardo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eduardo wants to control but Aiteouakrim is keeping him busy.
Eduardo prevents Aiteouakrim from improving his position.
Eduardo wants to pass the guard but Aiteouakrim is defending well.
Aiteouakrim is trying to get back to full guard.
Aiteouakrim is refusing to be controlled, as Eduardo sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eduardo.
Eduardo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aiteouakrim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eduardo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Eduardo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eduardo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eduardo trying to control from half guard but Aiteouakrim is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Eduardo shoots in for a double leg but Aiteouakrim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eduardo avoids the body shot from Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aiteouakrim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eduardo.
Good shot there by Aiteouakrim.
Eduardo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Eduardo.
Eduardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aiteouakrim avoids it really well and circles away.
Eduardo has a takedown stuffed.
Eduardo tries for a takedown but Aiteouakrim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aiteouakrim throws a hook but Eduardo blocks it.
Eduardo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aiteouakrim tries to avoid it but Eduardo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aiteouakrim to the ground. Aiteouakrim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aiteouakrim slaps away a takedown attempt from Eduardo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aiteouakrim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eduardo at a distance.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eduardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aiteouakrim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eduardo takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eduardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo forces Aiteouakrim back against the cage and clinches.
Aiteouakrim is pressed up against the cage. Eduardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aiteouakrim down to the mat. Aiteouakrim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aiteouakrim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiteouakrim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eduardo is breathing heavily.
Aiteouakrim misses with a body shot.
Aiteouakrim misses with a looping right.
Aiteouakrim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eduardo on the side of the head.
Eduardo shoots in and gets a takedown into Aiteouakrim's guard.
Eduardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aiteouakrim is keeping the position for now.
Aiteouakrim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aiteouakrim tries to get out of the position.
Aiteouakrim trying to keep a closed guard but Eduardo is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eduardo passes Aiteouakrim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eduardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aiteouakrim keeps working.
Aiteouakrim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eduardo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aiteouakrim!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim can't escape the position.
Eduardo looking to finish with strikes here!
Aiteouakrim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eduardo avoids the attempt from Aiteouakrim to control.
Eduardo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eduardo scoring with strikes but Aiteouakrim is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Salaheddine Aiteouakrim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown but Aiteouakrim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiteouakrim. Eduardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eduardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiteouakrim.
Eduardo misses with a hook.
Aiteouakrim misses the jab.
Eduardo walks into a stiff left hand from Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aiteouakrim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eduardo moves away from the strike by Aiteouakrim.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim is winning the standup battle so far.
Aiteouakrim misses the shot to the body.
Aiteouakrim misses with an uppercut
and Eduardo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo wants to take a breather but Aiteouakrim is having none of it.
Aiteouakrim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eduardo.
Aiteouakrim trying to control from the bottom.
Eduardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eduardo stalling.
Eduardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Aiteouakrim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luis Eduardo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aiteouakrim as he avoids it easily.
Eduardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Aiteouakrim is just out of range.
Aiteouakrim misses with a hook. Eduardo ducked under it nicely.
Eduardo wants to clinch but Aiteouakrim slips to the side
and Aiteouakrim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eduardo misses with a double jab.
Aiteouakrim throws a lazy right hand but Eduardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eduardo moves out of range as Aiteouakrim strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aiteouakrim misses with a body shot
and Eduardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eduardo ducks under a wild hook from Aiteouakrim.
Eduardo avoids the body shot from Aiteouakrim.
Eduardo shoots for a takedown but Aiteouakrim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Eduardo.
A slow jab from Aiteouakrim misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Aiteouakrim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Aiteouakrim misses the target.
Eduardo slips under a jab.
Eduardo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Aiteouakrim.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aiteouakrim throws a low kick, looking for Eduardo's leg but Eduardo calmly moves out of range.
Eduardo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luis Eduardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eduardo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aiteouakrim defends it nicely.
Aiteouakrim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eduardo.
Eduardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiteouakrim cracks a nice hook into Eduardo's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Eduardo.
I think Aiteouakrim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salaheddine Aiteouakrim!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar-Chamillionaire. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zane Peltier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricio Freire!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peltier lands a leg kick that knocks Freire off balance momentarily.
Freire checks a low kick from Peltier.
Freire moves out of range as Peltier throws a body kick.
Peltier throws out a leg kick but Freire moves out of range and Peltier only half commits.
Freire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peltier.
Freire blocks a leg kick.
Freire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peltier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peltier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Peltier misses with a body kick.
Peltier defending well as Freire loads up on a big left hand.
Peltier ducks under a wild hook from Freire.
Patricio Freire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peltier ducks under a wild hook from Freire.
Freire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltier was well out of range. Poor timing from Freire.
Peltier needs to keep his hands up - Freire had a free shot at his head there.
Freire misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Peltier!
Freire throws a hook but Peltier blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freire checks a leg kick.
Freire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Freire misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peltier.
Freire's corner calls for a 1-2. Freire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Freire. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freire avoids the head kick by Peltier.
Freire misses with a wild body shot.
Freire swings for the body but Peltier moves out of range.
Freire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freire duly obliges.
Freire throws a jab when Peltier was well out of range.
Freire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire misses with the combination.
Peltier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Freire is trying to defend but Peltier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peltier passes the guard and advances to mount!
Peltier trying to control but Freire is having none of it.
Peltier wants to finish this one by submission but Freire is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Peltier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier is landing with some decent strikes but Freire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Peltier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freire is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Peltier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Freire is now in Peltier's guard. A big mistake from Peltier there, giving up the dominant position!
Peltier is looking for a triangle but Freire pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patricio Freire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peltier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Freire keeping full guard, as Peltier tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freire is looking to stand up but Peltier isn't so interested in that idea.
Peltier 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. Peltier seems to have locked his on tight now - Freire screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Peltier, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Zane Peltier!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook comes to the cage accompanied by motherlover. Larry Hayes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Damien Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Cook pushes Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.
Cook can't break the clinch.
Cook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayes tries for a takedown but Cook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cook gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hayes wants to stand but Cook is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hayes prevents Cook from getting back to his feet.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook has his feet on Hayes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cook to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cook is one step ahead there.
Cook wants to stand but Hayes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook preventing the sweep.
Cook prevents Hayes from getting back to his feet.
Hayes wants to sweep but no luck.
Cook stands up and waves to Hayes to follow him.
Hayes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damien Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Hayes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes swinging wildly here.
Cook shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hayes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hayes looking to control.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hayes is thwarting Cook's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook pushes Hayes off and gets back to his feet.
Cook throws a one two combo.
Cook fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hayes to the ground. Cook is now in Hayes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook wants to stand but Hayes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cook wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes is pulling down on Cook's head. It's preventing any offense from Cook, at least for the moment.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cook controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cook is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Cook dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hayes wants to control but Cook is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cook here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cook tries to stand and escape but Hayes is controlling the position.
Cook winds up and cracks Hayes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hayes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hayes is refusing to be controlled, as Cook sits in half guard.
Cook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook tries to pass to full mount but Hayes defends it.
Hayes kicks off Cook and gets to his feet.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Cook sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
Hayes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Cook.
It looks like Larry Hayes has been cut.
Cook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hayes or perhaps it was just good defense by Cook which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Cook scores with a four punch combination!
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Damien Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Hayes.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Cook throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
Cook is looking to clinch.
Cook looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hayes!
Hayes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cook controlling from the full mount.
Cook looking to control but Hayes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is working to get back to half guard.
Cook gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hayes tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
Hayes tries for a takedown but Cook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cook scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Damien Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cook's waist but Cook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayes off to one side.
Hayes tries to sprawl but Cook drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Cook is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cook blocks the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Cook is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayes trying to control but Cook postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cook fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hayes to the ground. Cook is now in Hayes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Cook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Hayes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cook digs a good body shot into Hayes's ribs.
Hayes gets caught napping as Cook dives in and scores a takedown. Hayes manages to retain guard.
Cook decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayes shoots and misses
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
Cook closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hayes's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook stands up and waves to Hayes to follow him.
Cook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt - Cook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook feints a jab promting Hayes to slip. Cook then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hayes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayes.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Damien Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Hayes.
Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cook scores with a jab.
Cook connects with a nice looking jab.
Cook fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hayes on the side of the head.
Hayes rushes Cook and presses him up against the cage.
Cook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook working aggressively here.
Hayes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Cook won't allow it.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
Cook stops a takedown attempt from Hayes.
Hayes is working for takedown but Cook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cook uses from the top position.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Damien Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook gets a double leg takedown into Hayes's guard.
Cook pushes down on Hayes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hayes is refusing to be controlled, as Cook sits in half guard.
Cook stands up out of the half guard.
Cook darts in and clinches Hayes up against the cage.
Hayes blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is working for takedown but Cook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hayes jumps guard but Cook stands there with Hayes around his waist. Hayes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayes just leaning against Cook, taking a breather.
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cook throws a right and a left that Hayes avoids nicely.
Hayes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Cook stuffs the takedown.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
Hayes shoots for a double leg takedown but Cook sprawls well. He's pushed Hayes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larry Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damien Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Cook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cook has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Cook!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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159 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lincoln Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chuteboxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitt is just out of range.
Pitt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Pitt - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pitt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chuteboxe circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chuteboxe.
Pitt throws a right and a left that Chuteboxe avoids nicely.
Pitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chuteboxe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt scores with a hook to the body. Chuteboxe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chuteboxe moves forwards but Pitt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pitt tries to land a leg kick but Chuteboxe saw it coming and moves away.
Pitt closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Pitt.
Pitt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt trying to control the action but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chuteboxe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pitt won't allow Chuteboxe to sweep him here.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Pitt from controlling successfully.
Chuteboxe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chuteboxe seems to be working for a kimura but Pitt defends the submission attempt.
Chuteboxe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitt is just riding it out for now. Chuteboxe eventually gives up the hold.
Chuteboxe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pitt pushes Chuteboxe off looking to stand but Chuteboxe dives back in and keeps control.
Chuteboxe wants to free his trapped foot but Pitt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt wants to get back to his feet.
Chuteboxe seems to be working for a kimura but Pitt defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chuteboxe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitt is just riding it out for now. Chuteboxe eventually gives up the hold.
Chuteboxe is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chuteboxe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pitt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pitt defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lincoln Pitt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pitt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitt throws a sloppy head kick and Chuteboxe moves out of range easily.
Pitt moves into range and clinches up with Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Pitt.
Pitt is pressed up against the cage. Chuteboxe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pitt down to the mat. Pitt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pitt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chuteboxe misses with a takedown
and Pitt counters with a series of strikes. Chuteboxe will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cacareco Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitt throws a leg kick but Chuteboxe moved away.
Cacareco Chuteboxe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitt closes the distance and pushes Chuteboxe back into the cage.
Chuteboxe can't get the takedown.
Come on Pitt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chuteboxe wants a takedown but no success here.
Pitt has picked Chuteboxe up - he's going for a ride! Pitt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pitt is thwarting Chuteboxe's attempts to control the position.
Chuteboxe is pressing down on Pitt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chuteboxe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chuteboxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chuteboxe wants to sweep here but Pitt controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt throwing strikes from guard but Chuteboxe blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuteboxe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pitt.
Pitt postures up in Chuteboxe's guard and throws a big left but Chuteboxe blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe is trying to control the position but Pitt postures up.
Chuteboxe keeping full guard, as Pitt tries to pass.
Chuteboxe is trying to keep Pitt in close.
Pitt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pitt trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pitt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chuteboxe back to the cage. Pitt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lincoln Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuteboxe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chuteboxe somewhat.
Lincoln Pitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Cacareco Chuteboxe has been cut.
Pitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Chuteboxe circles away.
Some wild striking there from Pitt.
Chuteboxe blocks a head kick by Pitt.
Pitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lincoln Pitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pitt wants to clinch.
Chuteboxe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe shoots in but no luck this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pitt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chuteboxe is working for takedown but Pitt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chuteboxe is trying to drag Pitt to the mat but Pitt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chuteboxe. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pitt lands an elbow just above Chuteboxe 's eye.
Chuteboxe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pitt walks away with a smile on his face. Chuteboxe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitt clinches.
Pitt breaks from the clinch.
Pitt tries to clinch up.
Chuteboxe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Pitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cacareco Chuteboxe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chuteboxe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuteboxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitt tries to clinch
and Chuteboxe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pitt!
Chuteboxe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pitt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chuteboxe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pitt is on top in guard.
Pitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cacareco Chuteboxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuteboxe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pitt!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pitt can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe looking to secure an arm triangle but Pitt defends it well.
Pitt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pitt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chuteboxe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chuteboxe works his way to his opponent's back.
Lincoln Pitt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chuteboxe's arms.
Chuteboxe working for a choke but Pitt is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuteboxe tightening his grip on Pitt, looking for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chuteboxe is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Pitt with him. Pitt is trying to defend but Chuteboxe has an arm under the chin now! Pitt grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cacareco Chuteboxe!
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