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REF 57 - Domine vs Starks PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Matsuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babe Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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211 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Babe Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsuda has had enough of the clinch but Ruth keeps him there for the moment.
Matsuda letting Ruth take a breather here.
Matsuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Matsuda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
Matsuda can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Ruth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsuda or not.
Matsuda taking a breather.
Ruth lands a shot to the body.
Ruth cracks Matsuda with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth scores with a shot to the side of Matsuda's head.
Matsuda stalling in the clinch but Ruth improves position.
Ruth lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ruth.
Ruth slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda wants to stall.
A short left from Ruth.
Ruth has Matsuda pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ruth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuda is trying to break the clinch but Ruth is controlling him.
Matsuda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matsuda working aggressively here.
Matsuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruth lands an uppercut.
Ruth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matsuda up against the cage.
Ruth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matsuda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ruth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuda being controlled against the cage.
Ruth pushes Matsuda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruth lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruth.
Ruth lands with a right to the head.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruth blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Ruth.
Matsuda takes a shot to the head.
Matsuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuda stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruth as Matsuda tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruth taking a breather.
Ruth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
Ruth slows down the pace here.
Ruth receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Ruth and Matsuda goes tumbling to the canvas! Ruth follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babe Ruth 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.
Matsuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuda is rocked!
Matsuda throws a head kick but Ruth moves out of range.
Oh Matsuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruth cracks Matsuda with a hook to the temple - Matsuda is on wobbly legs here! Ruth swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Matsuda falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ruth wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Babe Ruth!
Babe Ruth gave a mention to RMC - Rio Mma Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsubasa J Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guerra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reise, Reise. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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, Mauro Guerra!
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, Tsubasa J Champ!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
J Champ throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
J Champ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
J Champ lands a big head kick that sends Guerra tumbling to the mat! J Champ takes a step backwards and waves Guerra back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Guerra is rocked!
It looks like Mauro Guerra has been cut.
J Champ seems to be stalking Guerra here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Guerra drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tsubasa J Champ!
Tsubasa J Champ gave a mention to RMC - Rio Mma Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furuichi Takayuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Ramos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Tony Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Furuichi Takayuki!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayuki dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Takayuki's head and hops out.
Takayuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramos is fending him off so far but Takayuki persists. Nope, Ramos circles away and we're back to standing.
Takayuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramos counters with a single leg into guard. Takayuki didn't expect that.
Tony Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furuichi Takayuki.
Ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramos trying to control but Takayuki is working from the bottom.
Ramos wants to stand but Takayuki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takayuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
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!
Ramos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Takayuki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ramos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Takayuki pulls down on the head and he's put Ramos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Furuichi Takayuki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Victor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'M ROCKSTAR. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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27
230 lbs
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252 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Victor Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ortiz working the head with strikes.
Ortiz 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.
Dos Santos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ortiz.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ortiz grinds an elbow into Dos Santos's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Ortiz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dos Santos down.
Ortiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos is trying to control Ortiz's posture but Ortiz avoids it.
Ortiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz working the head with strikes.
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Ortiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortiz working away.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Dos Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ortiz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz cracks Dos Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz happy to just control the position for now.
Dos Santos is trying to buck Ortiz off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ortiz working the ground and pound from side control.
Ortiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Ortiz working the head with strikes.
Ortiz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
Ortiz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ortiz raining down shots from the mount!
Ortiz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ortiz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ortiz softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Dos Santos is out cold! Ortiz jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SergiO Ortiz!
SergiO Ortiz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fuck you Thiago Dos Santos Victor.
You\'re a shit. I think you better retire.
Ortiz will not lose to garbage like you.
The next is the skinny girl, Bruno Souza.
I hope you resist more.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moji Joaninho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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182 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moji Joaninho!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaninho leaves Buck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joaninho misses with a looping right.
Harold Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Buck misses the target.
Buck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Harold Buck has been cut.
Buck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joaninho circles away.
Buck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joaninho cracks Buck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buck throws a series of punches but Joaninho avoids them all with ease.
Joaninho throws a hook to the side of Buck's head but Buck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joaninho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joaninho moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joaninho sprawls well initially but Buck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joaninho wants to get back to his feet.
Buck wants to pass the guard but Joaninho is defending well.
Buck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joaninho pushes Buck off looking to stand but Buck dives back in and keeps control.
Buck wants to pass the guard but Joaninho is defending well.
Buck slows the pace down in half guard.
Joaninho is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joaninho is trying to stand up here but Buck is controlling him well.
Buck is looking to advance position but Joaninho won't allow it.
Buck stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Joaninho to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck just misses with a punch to the body.
Buck dives in and scores a takedown into Joaninho's guard.
Joaninho wants to get back to his feet but Buck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buck drops back looking for a leg! Joaninho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joaninho manages to kick Buck off! Buck jumps back into Joaninho's guard.
Buck passes Joaninho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaninho has one foot on Buck's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Joaninho misses with a straight left.
Buck throws a jab but it's blocked by Joaninho.
Jab by Joaninho.
Buck scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Buck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buck looks to land a combination but Joaninho avoids it well.
Joaninho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harold Buck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Buck'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.
Buck shoots in for a takedown but Joaninho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buck slips under a jab.
Joaninho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buck.
Joaninho swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Joaninho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joaninho circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buck.
Joaninho throws a jab but it's blocked by Buck.
Buck feints and as Joaninho raises his hands in defense, Buck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaninho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buck is controlling him.
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but Joaninho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buck won't allow Joaninho to get back to his feet.
Buck wants to control from the top but Joaninho keeps moving.
Buck slips nicely into half guard.
Buck trying to pass the guard but Joaninho defending well.
Buck stops Joaninho from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaninho is not content to let Buck control the position.
Buck has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Buck wants to control the pace but Joaninho is squirming around nicely.
Joaninho trying desperately to get to his feet.
Buck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Buck controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaninho really wants to buck Buck off and get back to his feet.
Buck looking to control but Joaninho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buck is really struggling to control Joaninho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joaninho wants to try and get back to his feet.
Joaninho is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck has hold of Joaninho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Joaninho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Buck controlling from mount.
Joaninho is trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Buck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Buck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Buck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buck throws a right and a left that Joaninho avoids nicely.
Joaninho looks to land a right hand but Buck moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Buck. Those never looked like landing.
Buck fails with a takedown attempt.
Joaninho cracks Buck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harold Buck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joaninho tries to sprawl but Buck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buck stops Joaninho from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Buck wants to work for an arm triangle but Joaninho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joaninho wants to get back to his feet.
Joaninho is staying active underneath Buck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buck moves nicely into side control.
Joaninho tries to escape but Buck is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joaninho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buck is looking to take a break and control but Joaninho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joaninho is pushing Buck's head away, looking to escape. Buck manages to hold on to the position though.
Buck tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joaninho's legs.
Buck swings around for an armbar but Joaninho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Buck's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck working for a triangle but Joaninho defends it easily.
Buck trying to keep a closed guard but Joaninho is proving a slippery customer.
Joaninho is looking to stand up but Buck won't let him.
Buck trying to control the position.
Buck has a closed guard, preventing Joaninho from standing up.
Buck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joaninho is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck has a closed guard, preventing Joaninho from standing up.
Harold Buck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buck working for a triangle but Joaninho defends it easily.
Buck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joaninho defends it easily.
Joaninho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joaninho stands and steps away. Buck gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Moji Joaninho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Joaninho. That snapped Buck's head back.
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 Harold Buck.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buck, 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 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Buck!
Harold Buck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Michell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laurent comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Mike Michell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederic Laurent!
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, Mike Michell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurent tries to bum rush Michell with a series of wild strikes but Michell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michell shoots and misses
and Laurent counters with a crisp right hand that drops Michell! Laurent lets Michell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Michell is rocked!
It looks like Mike Michell has been cut.
Michell throws a sloppy head kick
and Laurent counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frederic Laurent!
Frederic Laurent took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RMC - Rio Mma Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis comes to the cage accompanied by Bark at the moon. Axe has chosen Call to prayer as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephan Axe!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis gets the takedown into side control.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axe keeps working.
Dennis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axe is pushing Dennis's head away, looking to escape. Dennis manages to hold on to the position though.
Dennis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Axe is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dennis yanks on the arm and Axe is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dennis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Dennis!
Jorge Dennis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryuta Rekishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekishi comes to the cage accompanied by Cult of Personality - Living Colour. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryuta Rekishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekishi misses with the combination.
Mullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rekishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rekishi tries to land a front kick but Mullen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rekishi.
Mullen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rekishi's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rekishi.
A head kick from Mullen lands but Rekishi takes it in his stride.
Mullen moves into range and clinches up with Rekishi.
Rekishi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rekishi tries to keep at a distance but Mullen has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen lands an elbow that stopped Rekishi in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks with his arms.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryuta Rekishi has been cut.
Rekishi avoids the elbow strike from Mullen, against the cage.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rekishi blocks it with crossed arms.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen has Rekishi pressed against the cage, preventing Rekishi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Rekishi fails to land.
Rekishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rekishi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks it.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks with his arms.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks with his arms.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks with his arms.
Mullen throws an elbow that misses.
Mullen pushes off an throws an elbow but Rekishi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mullen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rekishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks with his arms.
Mullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rekishi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mullen is keeping busy.
Rekishi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rekishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rekishi blocks it with crossed arms.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks it.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rekishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rekishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks it.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Rekishi avoids the damage to the body.
Mullen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rekishi's efforts to push away.
Mullen lands a nice elbow.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen scores a nice knee to the body.
Rekishi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks it.
Rekishi lands with a left to the head.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Rekishi is blocking nicely.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rekishi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rekishi blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rekishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullens head.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rekishi blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryuta Rekishi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mullen slips a jab and a cross from Rekishi.
Rekishi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rekishi throws a solid leg kick but Mullen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rekishi.
Rekishi looks to land a combination. Mullen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Steve Mullen has been cut.
Rekishi looks to land a body kick but Mullen moved away.
Good work by Mullen as he checks the leg kick.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses.
Mullen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mullen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rekishi is trying to force a seperation but Mullen has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rekishi has a couple of punches blocked by Mullen.
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks it.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Rekishi has a couple of punches blocked by Mullen.
Rekishi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mullen blocks a body shot from Rekishi.
Rekishi misses with the head strike.
Rekishi is trying to stall.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rekishi blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks it.
Rekishi managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rekishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen lands an elbow that stopped Rekishi in his tracks for a moment.
Rekishi is trying to maintain a safe position but Mullen gets an underhook and turns Rekishi into the cage.
Rekishi misses with a body punch.
Rekishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullen has Rekishi pressed against the cage, preventing Rekishi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rekishi dodges an elbow strike from Mullen.
Rekishi manages to break the clinch.
Mullen misses with a low kick as Rekishi jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen moves out of range of the leg kick from Rekishi.
Rekishi throws a body kick that misses.
Rekishi looks to land a body kick but Mullen moved away.
Mullen moves out of range of the body kick from Rekishi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mullen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rekishi looks to land a combination but Mullen avoids it well.
Mullen closes the distance and clinches.
Rekishi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks with his arms.
Rekishi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks it.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rekishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Mullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen crunches a lovely knee into Rekishi's ribcage.
Rekishi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mullen is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rekishi tries to circle away but Mullen has him pinned against the cage.
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!
Rekishi has had enough of the clinch but Mullen keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Mullen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rekishi misses with a body kick.
Mullen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Rekishi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rekishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rekishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rekishi moves out of range as Mullen throws a body kick.
Rekishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rekishi throws a combination that misses
and Mullen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rekishi avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
Mullen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rekishi's efforts to push away.
Mullen lands a nice knee to the body.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rekishi fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks with his arms.
Rekishi wants to get back to striking at distance but Mullen won't allow it.
Rekishi blocks the elbow strike.
Rekishi wants to get back to striking at distance but Mullen won't allow it.
Rekishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rekishi is trying to push Mullen away but Mullen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mullen lands a good knee to the midsection. Rekishi won't want to take too many of those.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Mullen.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Rekishi is blocking nicely.
Mullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks it.
Rekishi is trying to break the clinch but Mullen is controlling him.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks with his arms.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks with his arms.
Mullen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rekishi's efforts to push away.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rekishi blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mullen.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Rekishi blocks it.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rekishi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rekishi tries to break free but Mullen pushes him back against the cage.
Rekishi managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen keeps control of Rekishi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rekishi tries to break free but Mullen pushes him back against the cage.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rekishi blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rekishi managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rekishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryuta Rekishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Mullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mullen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rekishi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mullen 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Mullen!
Steve Mullen gave a mention to RMC - Rio Mma Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tam has chosen Dangerous as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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256 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, River Tam!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam feints a jab promting Rua to slip. Tam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
Tam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tam throws out the jab.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tam.
Rua takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tam tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters with an inside leg kick.
Rua feints and then cracks Tam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tam down.
Rua walks into a left hand.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as Tam blocks the low kick.
Rua is looking to slow Tam down with leg kicks.
Rua tries for a takedown but Tam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tam circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tam as he jumps to the side.
Rua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
Rua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tam's guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Rua is in close to Tam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua stops Tam from standing up.
Rua connects with a couple of short punches.
Rua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rua working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tam's head.
Tam wants to get back to his feet but Rua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rua is standing up over Tam. Tam looks to escape but Rua dives into side control.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Tam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rua is working Tam over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rua 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.
Rua controls the position.
Rua throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tam is looking for a sweep.
Tam is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Tam bucks up and tries to throw Rua off but instead Rua has got his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rua.
Tam is trying to get back to his feet but Rua has full control of the position and if anything, Tam has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rua is landing with strikes. Tam can't take much more of this.
Tam is trapped and Rua is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tam is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rua is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Rua gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Rua gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Rua apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Tam is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Tam tumbling to the canvas!
Tam is still in real trouble! Can Rua finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tam's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyoto Rua!
Lyoto Rua made sure to mention his sponsor, RMC - Rio Mma Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veni Domine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domine comes into the arena with Pagan's Mind - Through Osiris Eyes blaring out of the sound system. Starks has chosen Ich + Ich - Stark as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Veni Domine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Starks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Domine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starks was well out of range. Poor timing from Domine.
Starks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Domine misses.
Starks slips under a jab from Domine.
Starks throws a leg kick but Domine moved away.
Starks slips under a jab.
Domine slips a jab from Starks.
Starks has a takedown stuffed.
Domine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Starks at a distance.
Starks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Domine moves into range and clinches up with Starks.
Starks misses with an elbow strike.
Domine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starks backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine prevents a body shot from Starks.
Still in the clinch, Domine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Domine throws a punch but it's blocked by Starks.
Domine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Starks backwards.
Starks tries a body shot but Domine blocks it.
Starks scores a nice knee to the body.
Domine has a couple of punches blocked by Starks.
Good body shot from Starks.
Domine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Domine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Starks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Domine lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks takes a shot to the head.
Domine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starks's elbow.
Starks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starks lands a left hand.
Domine scores with a shot to the side of Starks's head.
Domine misses with some punches.
Domine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Domine.
Domine can't break the clinch.
Starks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Domine wants to get back to striking at distance but Starks won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine managing to block the knees to the body from Starks.
Domine blocks a body shot from Starks.
Domine pushes Starks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starks throws an elbow but it misses.
Starks tries to throw a body punch but Domine avoids it by throwing Starks back against the cage.
Domine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starkss head.
Domine lands with a short shot to the head.
Domine blocks an uppercut.
Starks throws an elbow that misses.
Domine blocks a body shot from Starks.
Starks misses with some punches.
Domine misses with some punches.
Starks blocking some punches.
Domine blocks a body shot from Starks.
Domine avoiding damage as Starks throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Domine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Starks has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domine is trying to break the clinch but Starks is controlling him.
Domine gets through Starks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Starks keeps control of Domine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Domine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Domine blocking some punches.
Domine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domine can't break the clinch.
Domine tries a body shot but Starks blocks it.
Domine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Domine misses with some punches.
Domine is looking to control Starks's arms but Starks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Domine has his back to the cage.
Domine avoiding damage as Starks throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veni Domine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Starks keeps Domine at a distance using the push kick.
Starks misses with a hook. Domine ducked under it nicely.
Starks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domine moves away.
Starks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Andy Starks has been cut.
Starks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Domine doesn't seem bothered though.
Starks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Domine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Domine misses with a few strikes there.
Domine swings for the body but Starks moves out of range.
Domine throws a sloppy body shot
and Starks counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starks. Domine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Starks showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starks controlling the action here.
Domine tries to kick Starks off but Starks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks is trying to work for a kimura but Domine is defending well.
Starks is trying to work for a kimura but Domine is defending well.
Domine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Domine tries to get out of the position.
Domine is defending against the submission attempts here by Starks.
Domine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Domine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starks on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks moves nicely into side control.
Domine tries to bench press Starks off him but Starks keeps the position.
Starks wants to take a breather but Domine manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Starks.
Domine wants to get back to his feet but Starks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Starks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Starks!
Domine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Starks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Domine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Starks is looking to get to half guard.
Domine controlling the position easily from mount.
Starks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starks gets back to half guard.
Starks regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Starks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Starks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Domine misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Domine misses.
Starks circles away from the clinch attempt
so Starks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Domine wants to sweep here but Starks controlling him for the moment.
Starks trying to control the position from guard on top but Domine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Domine controlling Starks's posture.
Starks passes Domine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine tries to kick Starks off but Starks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Starks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Domine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Starks passes the guard and advances to mount!
Starks is working for a guillotine from mount but Domine frees his head quite easily.
Starks controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Starks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Domine is looking to escape.
Starks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Domine wants to get back to his feet.
Starks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine can't escape the position.
Domine tries to lock up and control but Starks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Starks wants to finish this one by submission but Domine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Starks.
Starks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Domine holds on for dear life, controlling Starks's posture momentarily.
Domine wants to control but Starks is having none of it.
Starks wants to control the pace but Domine is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Domine has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Starks looking to control but Domine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Domine is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starks tries to push Domine's head away but Domine is holding on tight.
Starks controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Starks really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Starks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Domine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Starks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domine was well out of range. Poor timing from Starks.
A head kick misses from Starks.
Domine slips a straight right by Starks.
Domine throws a jab when Starks was well out of range.
Domine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Starks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Starks looks for a takedown but Domine sprawls well.
Starks closes the distance and pushes Domine back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Domine misses with a body punch.
Veni Domine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine is trying to stall.
Domine misses with some punches.
Domine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Domine dodges an elbow strike from Starks.
Domine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starks.
Domine misses with a wild body shot.
Starks avoids the body shot from Domine.
Starks lands with a hook. Domine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Domine throws a body punch but Starks moves out of range.
Starks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domine looks to land a left hand but Starks moved out of range nicely.
Domine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starks throws a big shot that misses.
Starks jabs at Domine's body.
Veni Domine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Domine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starks looks to land a right hand but Domine moved out of range.
Starks works Domine's body with a nice hook.
Starks misses with the combination.
Andy Starks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starks throws a sloppy head kick and Domine moves out of range easily.
Starks lunges at Domine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Domine's hand.
A swing and a miss from Domine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Starks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domine was well out of range. Poor timing from Starks.
Starks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starks shoots for a takedown but Domine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Domine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starks.
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Starks.
Nice body punch from Domine.
Starks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Starks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Domine.
Domine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Domine wants to clinch up but Starks keeps it at a distance.
Starks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starks takes a swing at Domine's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domine misses with a few strikes there.
Domine wants to clinch up but Starks keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Domine.
A jab lands there for Domine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domine scores with a one two! Starks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Starks clinches up with Domine and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Domine.
Domine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starks backwards.
Starks is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starks is still on wobbly legs! Can Domine finish him?
Domine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Starks misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veni Domine had his way with Andy Starks in that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Starks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A jab from Domine misses.
Starks seems to have recovered his senses.
Starks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Domine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Starks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Domine.
Domine tries to clinch up.
Starks clinches up with Domine and pushes him back against the cage.
Starks lands an elbow that stopped Domine in his tracks for a moment.
Domine is trying to break the clinch but Starks has him pressed against the cage.
Starks throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Domine.
That has opened up Andy Starks's cut even more.
Starks lands a nice knee to the body.
Domine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine blocks an elbow strike from Starks.
Domine is trying to maintain a safe position but Starks gets an underhook and turns Domine into the cage.
Domine blocks an uppercut.
Starks scores with a shoulder strike.
Domine tries a body shot but Starks blocks it.
Domine lands an uppercut.
Starks tries to throw a body punch but Domine avoids it by throwing Starks back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starks.
Domine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Starks wants the takedown. Domine is fighting it off but Starks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Domine's guard against the cage.
Starks advances position into side control!
Domine is letting Starks control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Domine but he's now mounted!
Domine is looking to improve his position but Starks isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Domine tries to hold on but Starks pushes him away.
Domine is working to get back to half guard.
Starks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Domine has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Domine!
Starks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Domine!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Domine is surviving well by controlling Starks's body position as best he can.
Domine tries to reverse the position but Starks maintains control.
Domine tries to hold on but Starks postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Starks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andy Starks!
Andy Starks is the new middleweight champion!
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RATING
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