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BFC 3 GET SOME PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Chestley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Jackman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darren Chestley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman wants to clinch.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chestley sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chestley is fending him off so far but Jackman persists. Nope, Chestley circles away and we're back to standing.
Chestley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chestley swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackman.
Chestley has a takedown stuffed.
Chestley tries for a takedown but Jackman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chestley leaves Jackman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Darren Chestley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jackman.
Chestley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chestley as he jumps to the side.
Jackman dives in and grabs Chestley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chestley pushes down on Jackman's head and hops out.
Chestley throws a big shot that misses.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman with a hook.
Jackman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chestley sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackman shoots in and drives through. Chestley sprawls well.
Chestley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Chestley as Jackman shoots in.
Chestley misses with a takedown attempt - Jackman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chestley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackman manages to avoid it.
Jackman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chestley throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackman counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestley.
Jackman blocks a jab.
Chestley takes a swing at Jackman's ribcage but misses.
Chestley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackman.
Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chestley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chestley sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackman looks gassed!
Chestley looks to land a right hand but Jackman moved out of range.
Good shot there by Jackman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chestley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackman.
Chestley misses with a straight right.
Chestley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chestley is looking to wear down Jackman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chestley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackman.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chestley but Chestley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chestley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chestley closes the distance and clinches up with Jackman, looking for a takedown. Chestley pushes Jackman against the cage but Jackman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chestley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackman moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chestley circles away.
Jackman fails with the takedown.
Chestley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackman is just out of range.
Jackman slips a jab from Chestley.
Chestley misses with a shot to the body
letting Jackman counter with a right hand.
Chestley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chestley wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestley. Jackman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chestley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackman avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Chestley.
Jackman shoots for a takedown but Chestley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackman shoots in looking for a takedown but Chestley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chestley as he jumps to the side.
Jackman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestley cracks Jackman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestley.
Jackman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestley. Jackman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Chestley as Jackman shoots in.
Chestley misses with an uppercut.
Chestley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chestley wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chestley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackman avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackman shoots for a takedown but Chestley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Darren Chestley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chestley just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Jackman.
Chestley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chestley misses with a hook.
Chestley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackman jabs Chestley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackman is defended easily by Chestley.
Chestley thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darren Chestley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jackman.
Chestley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackman is breathing heavily.
Chestley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chestley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darren Chestley is winning the standup battle so far.
Chestley throws a hook to the side of Jackman's head but Jackman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackman wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackman.
Chestley throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Chestley throws a lazy right hand but Jackman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chestley.
Chestley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackman.
Chestley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackman slips under a jab.
Jackman shoots in but no luck this time.
Chestley misses with a jab to the body
and Chestley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chestley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestley. Jackman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown but Chestley shows good takedown defense.
Chestley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackman was well out of range. Poor timing from Chestley.
Nice takedown defense from Chestley. No joy for Jackman on that attempt.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestley.
Jackman fails with the takedown.
Chestley throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Chestley misses with a body shot.
Chestley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackman.
Jackman fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chestley missing with a left hand there. Jackman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestley throws a lazy right hand but Jackman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestley misses with a hook.
Jackman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chestley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackman.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestley.
Chestley throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Jackman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chestley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown but Chestley shows good takedown defense.
Chestley shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackman sprawls well. He's pushed Chestley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chestley stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackman. Jackman gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackman blocks a jab.
Jackman dives in and grabs Chestley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chestley pushes down on Jackman's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackman counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chestley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Chestley throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Jackman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chestley eats them both and turns towards Jackman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chestley throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Jackman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chestley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackman somewhat.
Jackman lands a nice shot to the body.
Chestley swings for the body but Jackman moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Jackman with that takedown attempt.
Chestley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackman is just out of range.
Chestley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Chestley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chestley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackman manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Jackman.
Jackman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chestley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackman.
Chestley misses with a wild body shot.
Chestley slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackman shoots for a takedown but Chestley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackman lands a body shot.
Chestley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chestley misses with a combination
and Jackman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chestley fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chestley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chestley misses with a body shot.
Chestley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackman moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestley misses with a hook.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chestley sprawls well. Chestley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackman gets slowly back to his feet.
Darren Chestley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jackman.
Chestley throws a lazy right hand but Jackman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown but Chestley shows good takedown defense.
Jackman shoots in looking for a takedown. Chestley tries to sprawl out of it but Jackman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chestley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chestley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackman is just out of range.
Chestley shoots for a takedown but Jackman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chestley pinned against the cage. Chestley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chestley takes a swing at Jackman's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chestley pinned against the cage. Chestley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackman avoids the body shot from Chestley.
Jackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chestley defends it nicely.
Chestley looks to throw the jab but Jackman is out of range.
Jackman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chestley avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackman looks for the body kick but Chestley saw that one coming.
Jackman throws out a loose jab but Chestley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chestley misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chestley circles away.
Jackman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chestley manages to avoid it.
Chestley misses with a body shot.
Chestley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chestley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackman fails to land the takedown.
Jackman slips under a jab.
Chestley throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jackman counter with a right hand.
Jackman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chestley avoids it really well and circles away.
Chestley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackman swivels and escapes.
Jackman has a takedown stuffed.
Chestley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chestley sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chestley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackman.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestley.
No luck for Jackman with that takedown attempt.
Jackman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chestley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chestley misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chestley defends it nicely.
Chestley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackman manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Chestley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chestley 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Chestley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata comes into the arena with Jimmi Hendrix - Voodoo Child blaring out of the sound system. Anderson Shields has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juan Mata's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Juan Mata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Shields!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mata wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick from Mata.
Shields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mata connects with a leg kick. Shields looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shields there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Mata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good leg kick by Mata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice sprawl there from Mata as Shields shoots in.
Juan Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Shields.
Mata scores with a decent looking hook.
Mata has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata fails to pull guard.
Mata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shields gets a clinch.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Mata is controlling him.
Mata pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields wanted to stand there but Mata had control of the position.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mata is wriggling around but Shields manages to pass to half guard.
Mata is in trouble now - Shields has advanced to mount!
Mata is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mata is staying active underneath Shields, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shields is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mata keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Shields wanted to stand there but Mata had control of the position.
Mata wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Shields working a defensive guard here.
Shields looks gassed!
Mata won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields wriggles free and stands up.
Shields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mata tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.
Mata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shields throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
Shields stuffs the takedown attempt from Mata. Mata gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Juan Mata will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mata gets tackled into the cage by Shields. Shields maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shields.
Shields is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Shields pulls guard effortlessly.
Mata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mata seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shields for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Mata.
Mata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shields moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mata tries to avoid it but Shields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mata to the ground. Mata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shields's half guard.
Shields tries to kick Mata off but Mata keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mata thows a huge punch but Shields dodges it nicely.
Mata controlling the pace.
Shields is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Shields is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Shields has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mata enables Shields to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Mata has wrist control.
Mata is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Shields trying to move into half guard but instead Mata has managed to sweep!
Mata is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shields wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mata is now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shields's head.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Shields defends it.
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 Juan Mata will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mata.
Juan Mata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mata lands with a nice body kick.
Shields checks a leg kick.
Shields wants to clinch.
Shields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shields off and has taken his back!
Mata missing with strikes.
Anderson Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying to control the position but Mata manages to sink in the hooks.
Shields tries to escape the position.
Shields defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mata seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Shields's chin but Shields turns very nicely into Mata's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Shields.
Mata is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Mata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shields!
Shields regains half guard.
Shields pushes Mata off and gets back to his feet.
Shields throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shields has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shields tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.
Mata stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shields fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mata, pushing him back against the cage.
Mata jumps guard but Shields stands there with Mata around his waist. Mata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata breaks from the clinch.
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields tries to clinch there but Mata circles away.
Shields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mata gets back to half guard.
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 Juan Mata.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mata, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anderson Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Federo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Brawler
KO power |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Federo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shleifer tries to clinch up but Federo circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrei Shleifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shleifer clinches up against the cage.
Shleifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Juan Federo has been cut.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Federo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Federo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Federo is looking to break free of the clinch but Shleifer has double underhooks.
Federo blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shleifer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shleifer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Federo's efforts to push away.
Federo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Federo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shleifer smiles and moves away.
Shleifer wants to clinch up but Federo keeps it at a distance.
Shleifer throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch but Federo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shleifer doesn't manage to clinch there - Federo circles away.
Shleifer moves into the clinch.
Shleifer lands a knee to the body.
Shleifer has Federo pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer stalling.
Federo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Federo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Federo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Federo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage.
Shleifer has Federo pushed against the cage.
Shleifer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two 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!
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer slows down the pace here.
Federo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Federo is trying to break free.
Federo blocks an elbow strike.
Shleifer misses with a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shleifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Federo blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer misses with a knee to the head.
Shleifer misses with a knee to the head.
Shleifer misses with a knee strike.
Federo is trying to force a seperation but Shleifer has the dominant position.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Federo tries to circle away but Shleifer has him pinned against the cage.
Federo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shleifer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Federo has had enough of the clinch but Shleifer keeps him there for the moment.
Federo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shleifer.
Federo is trying to force a seperation but Shleifer has the dominant position.
Federo is trying to force a seperation but Shleifer has the dominant position.
Shleifer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Shleifer has Federo pressed against the cage, preventing Federo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shleifer is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Federo tries to break free but Shleifer pushes him back against the cage.
Federo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Federo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage.
Federo can't break the clinch.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Federo tries to break the clinch but Shleifer is controlling the position.
Shleifer has Federo pressed against the cage, preventing Federo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but Federo blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Federo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shleifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Federo wants to get back to striking at distance but Shleifer won't allow it.
Federo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shleifers head.
Federo is looking to break free of the clinch but Shleifer has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Shleifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Federo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Federo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shleifer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Federo misses with a head kick.
Federo forces Shleifer back against the cage and clinches.
Federo has had enough of the clinch but Shleifer keeps him there for the moment.
Federo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Federo is trying to force a seperation but Shleifer has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shleifer.
Federo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shleifer controlling the action here for a moment.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Federo's face.
Shleifer lands a knee to the body.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Federo's face.
Federo is trying to force a seperation but Shleifer has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer controlling the action here for a moment.
Federo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Federo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Federo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Federo's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shleifer obliges.
Federo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Federo is trying to break the clinch but Shleifer is controlling him.
Shleifer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Federo working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Federo tries to pull guard but Shleifer won't allow it.
Federo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Federo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Federo's face.
Federo is trying to force a seperation but Shleifer has the dominant position.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Federo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Federo tries to circle away but Shleifer has him pinned against the cage.
Federo tries to circle away but Shleifer has him pinned against the cage.
Shleifer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Andrei Shleifer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Federo working Shleifer over with knees to the body.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federo tries to break the clinch but Shleifer is controlling the position.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Federo tries to circle away but Shleifer has him pinned against the cage.
Federo is trying to force a seperation but Shleifer has the dominant position.
Federo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Federo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer looking to throw knees to the head but Federo is blocking nicely.
Shleifer has Federo pressed against the cage, preventing Federo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Federo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Federo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Federo is trying to break the clinch but Shleifer is controlling him.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shleifer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Federo is trying to break free.
Federo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Federo tries to circle away but Shleifer has him pinned against the cage.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer has Federo pressed against the cage, preventing Federo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Federo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Federo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shleifer rushes Federo and presses him up against the cage.
Shleifer is stalling here.
Shleifer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Federo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage.
Federo takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Federo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Federo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Federo can't break the clinch.
Shleifer lands a knee to the body.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shleifer keeps control of Federo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Shleifer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Federo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Shleifer tries to clinch up.
Federo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Federo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Federo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shleifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Federo blocks it with crossed arms.
Federo is trying to force a seperation but Shleifer has the dominant position.
Shleifer looking to throw knees to the head but Federo is blocking nicely.
Federo has had enough of the clinch but Shleifer keeps him there for the moment.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Federo blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Federo tries to break free but Shleifer pushes him back against the cage.
Federo is trying to break free.
Federo is trying to push Shleifer away but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Federo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Federo is trying to force a seperation but Shleifer has the dominant position.
Shleifer taking a breather.
Shleifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Federo wants to break free but Shleifer has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shleifer.
Federo is trying to push Shleifer away but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Federo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Federo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shleifer stops a takedown attempt from Federo.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Federo's face.
Federo is trying to break the clinch but Shleifer is controlling him.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer misses with a knee strike.
Federo tries to break free but Shleifer pushes him back against the cage.
Federo jumps guard but Shleifer stands there with Federo around his waist. Federo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shleifer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Federo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Federo as Shleifer tries to tie him up.
Federo is trying to push Shleifer away but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Federo wants to get back to striking at distance but Shleifer won't allow it.
Federo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Federo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Federo is trying to break free.
Federo misses with the head strike.
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!
Still in the clinch, Federo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Federo is trying to break free.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Shleifer lands a good knee to the midsection. Federo won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federo wants to get back to striking at distance but Shleifer won't allow it.
Shleifer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Federo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shleifer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Federo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Federo letting Shleifer take a breather here.
Shleifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shleifer is trying to stall.
Shleifer prevents Federo from breaking the clinch.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Federo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shleifer scores with a knee to the head.
Federo is trying to break the clinch but Shleifer is controlling him.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Federo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juan Federo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Federo wants a takedown but no success here.
Shleifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Federo wants to get back to striking at distance but Shleifer won't allow it.
Federo has had enough of the clinch but Shleifer keeps him there for the moment.
Federo has had enough of the clinch but Shleifer keeps him there for the moment.
Andrei Shleifer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Federo's face.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but Federo blocks it.
Federo is looking to break free of the clinch but Shleifer has double underhooks.
Shleifer landing knees to the body.
Shleifer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Federo misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Federo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Federo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Shleifer.
Well Shleifer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Shleifer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pouncy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. McGee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anna Lucia. 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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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pouncy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzaga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gonzaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzaga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGee's head.
Gonzaga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzaga's guard.
Gonzaga keeping full guard, as McGee tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGee wants to stand but Gonzaga is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGee has gone for a leg lock! Gonzaga slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGee's guard.
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga chips away with some ground and pound.
Gonzaga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee controls Gonzaga momentarily but Gonzaga frees himself.
Gonzaga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee keeping full guard, as Gonzaga tries to pass.
Gonzaga passes into half guard.
Gonzaga tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gonzaga moves nicely into side control.
Gonzaga scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGee to see if he's OK.
McGee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGee tries to bench press Gonzaga off him but Gonzaga keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gonzaga connects with a decent elbow.
Gonzaga scoring with punches from side control.
Gonzaga is working McGee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonzaga looks up at the clock and then as McGee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gonzaga smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McGee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gonzaga trying to control but McGee is having none of it.
McGee is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga unloading with bombs!
Gonzaga unloading with bombs!
McGee is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonzaga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGee can't escape the position.
McGee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gonzaga working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzaga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzaga is working for a kimura but McGee is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzaga wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
McGee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzaga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzaga 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.
Gonzaga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
Gonzaga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gonzaga is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzaga is looking for a kimura but McGee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzaga to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee taking some punishment here, with Gonzaga in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonzaga connects with a nice short shot to McGee's temple.
Gonzaga wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
Gonzaga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gonzaga 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.
McGee tries for a takedown but Gonzaga circles away easily
and Gonzaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gonzaga stuffs the takedown.
McGee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGee gets caught flat footed, as Gonzaga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gonzaga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gonzaga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee is trying to control but can't.
Gonzaga lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzaga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzaga is working for a submission of some sort.
Gonzaga is looking for a kimura here.
McGee gets full guard.
Gonzaga won't allow McGee to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzaga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzaga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzaga connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga looking to sit in guard and control but McGee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gonzaga looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGee blocks the strikes from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzaga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzaga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzaga has escaped and now he's on top!
Gonzaga wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Gonzaga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzaga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzaga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gonzaga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel Gonzaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzaga connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee has his foot on Gonzaga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzaga works his way back into a safe position though.
McGee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzaga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGee has momentary wrist control but Gonzaga slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzaga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gonzaga working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gonzaga working the body and head with strikes.
McGee is not content to let Gonzaga control the position.
Gonzaga in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzaga cracks McGee with a big right hand but McGee just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gonzaga in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGee struggling a bit here.
McGee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gonzaga's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gonzaga dominated that second round.
That's time! Gonzaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGee fails to land the takedown.
Gonzaga misses with a hook.
McGee slips a straight right by Gonzaga.
Gonzaga misses with a series of wild punches.
McGee shoots and misses
and Gonzaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzaga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzaga's guard.
McGee wants to control from the top but Gonzaga keeps moving.
Gonzaga has his foot on McGee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGee works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to control from the top but Gonzaga keeps moving.
Gonzaga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzaga is looking to sinch up a triangle. McGee throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gonzaga's body to avoid the submission. Gonzaga has instead reached around McGee's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gonzaga arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Gonzaga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gay Fucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inti Raimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
206 lbs
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24
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gay Fucker!
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, Inti Raimi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fucker connects with an inside leg kick.
Fucker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raimi.
A head kick misses from Raimi.
Fucker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fucker duly obliges.
It looks like Inti Raimi has been cut.
Fucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Raimi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raimi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fucker.
A slow jab from Fucker misses its intended target.
Raimi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raimi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raimi tries to clinch up.
Fucker lands a head kick. Raimi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fucker tries a low kick but Raimi avoids it.
Raimi throws a head kick but Fucker moves out of range.
Fucker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raimi's head.
Raimi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fucker.
Raimi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fucker.
Raimi checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raimi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raimi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fucker is looking to score with low kicks.
Raimi throws a sloppy head kick and Fucker moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Raimi as he connects with a hook.
Raimi scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raimi throwing strikes here but Fucker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fucker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Raimi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fucker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Raimi unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fucker can't escape the position.
Raimi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fucker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Raimi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fucker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raimi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raimi on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raimi is trying to get an arm triangle but Fucker is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raimi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fucker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raimi misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inti Raimi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inti Raimi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raimi misses with a looping left.
Raimi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fucker misses with a body shot.
Fucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Raimi.
Fucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raimi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fucker tries to move into range but Raimi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fucker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fucker blocks a head kick by Raimi.
Raimi darts in and clinches Fucker up against the cage.
Raimi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fucker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fucker misses with a knee to the head.
Raimi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Raimi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fucker has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raimi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raimi is breathing heavily.
Raimi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raimi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two 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!
Raimi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fucker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raimi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fucker tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raimi tries for a kimura but Fucker is defending well.
Raimi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fucker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Raimi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fucker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Raimi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raimi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Raimi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raimi working away.
Raimi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fucker tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inti Raimi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Inti Raimi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Raimi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raimi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raimi avoids the head kick by Fucker.
Gay Fucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Raimi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fucker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fucker connects with a looping right hand.
Raimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raimi lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fucker throws a head kick but Raimi moves out of range.
Raimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gay Fucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raimi misses with a body shot.
Fucker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fucker misses with an uppercut.
Raimi clinches with his opponent.
Raimi goes for a takedown attempt but Fucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raimi moves away from the strike by Fucker.
Fucker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raimi.
Fucker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raimi is out of range and Fucker settles back down.
Raimi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raimi connects with a looping right hand.
Fucker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raimi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Raimi.
Fucker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Inti Raimi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raimi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fucker.
Fucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raimi tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Raimi.
Fucker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raimi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Raimi duly obliges.
Raimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raimi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raimi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fucker on the side of the head.
Fucker staying out of range there.
Raimi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Fucker as Raimi shoots in.
Gay Fucker 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.
Fucker throws a sloppy head kick and Raimi moves out of range easily.
Raimi staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inti Raimi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raimi 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inti Raimi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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19
179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a monster overhand right that drops Gracie! Rodrigues follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Rodrigues!
Leandro Rodrigues is the new welterweight champion!
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