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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clovis Alfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilhermee Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guilhermee Almeida is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clovis Alfred!
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, Guilhermee Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Almeida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alfred defends it nicely.
Alfred closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Almeida to the mat! Almeida manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alfred stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horrible takedown by Almeida or perhaps it was just good defense by Alfred which made him look bad.
Clovis Alfred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilhermee Almeida.
Almeida dives in and grabs Alfred's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alfred pushes down on Almeida's head and hops out.
Alfred closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alfred lands in his opponent's guard.
Alfred connects with a couple of short punches.
Alfred preventing the sweep.
Alfred 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfred postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alfred with a nice head shot there.
Almeida is looking to sweep but instead, Alfred has passed into half guard.
Alfred stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Almeida to get to his feet.
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Alfred sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Almeida with that takedown attempt.
Alfred shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alfred lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is looking to control Alfred's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Almeida avoid being mounted?
Almeida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alfred passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Almeida!
Almeida is squirming around, avoiding Alfred's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Almeida throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alfred. What's that going to do exactly?
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Alfred isn't that keen on the idea.
Alfred punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Almeida looks gassed!
Alfred controlling from mount.
Alfred raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alfred punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alfred scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alfred trying to control but Almeida is having none of it.
Alfred lands a heavy elbow.
Alfred looking to secure an arm triangle but Almeida defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfred looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Alfred pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alfred landing punches.
Almeida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Almeida is in a horrible position here. Alfred smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Almeida is rocked!
Alfred lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Almeida hang on?
Almeida is still in real trouble! Can Alfred finish him?
Almeida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alfred landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alfred lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Alfred connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alfred is landing with some decent strikes but Almeida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Almeida is bucking up trying to escape but Alfred cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alfred drops a big elbow. That's hurt Almeida! More shots from Alfred and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clovis Alfred!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus comes to the cage accompanied by Cloakwood Forest. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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189 lbs
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198 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
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, Fernando The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irenicus fails with the takedown.
The Pitbull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irenicus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Pitbull counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. The Pitbull catches Irenicus right on the button with a cross.
Irenicus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Pitbull is fending him off so far but Irenicus persists. Nope, The Pitbull circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Irenicus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by The Pitbull. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Irenicus misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irenicus dives in and scores a takedown into The Pitbull's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Irenicus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Irenicus wants to control from the top but The Pitbull keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
The Pitbull can't keep his opponent in guard - Irenicus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Irenicus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Irenicus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Pitbull!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Pitbull can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Irenicus controlling his opponent.
Irenicus looking to isolate an arm here. The Pitbull doesn't see it coming and as Irenicus extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Irenicus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Irenicus!
Jon Irenicus looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Silence, dog. Your only purpose is to die by my hand. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Kovnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelyanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kovnir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to National Anthem of Ukraine. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oleg Kovnir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Emelyanenko!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelyanenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kovnir, right into the meat.
Kovnir connects with a right hand. Emelyanenko shakes it off.
Kovnir misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovnir.
A nice combination there by Kovnir.
No joy there for Kovnir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovnir could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelyanenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kovnir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovnir throws a series of punches but Emelyanenko avoids them all with ease.
Kovnir looks to land a body kick but Emelyanenko moved away.
Kovnir throws a series of punches but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Kovnir fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovnir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelyanenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovnir.
No joy there for Kovnir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovnir is looking to slow Emelyanenko down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kovnir does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Kovnir as Emelyanenko shoots in.
Emelyanenko has a takedown stuffed.
Oleg Kovnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelyanenko.
Kovnir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovnir misses with a combination
and Emelyanenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Emelyanenko passes Kovnir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovnir is looking to escape.
Kovnir manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kovnir throws a series of punches but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Kovnir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Kovnir misses
and Emelyanenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kovnir won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kovnir is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelyanenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelyanenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Emelyanenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kovnir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovnir scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Emelyanenko with that takedown attempt.
Kovnir lands with an overhand left.
Kovnir scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovnir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelyanenko.
Kovnir throws a head kick that half lands.
Emelyanenko shoots for a takedown but Kovnir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelyanenko is breathing heavily.
Emelyanenko misses with a takedown attempt - Kovnir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oleg Kovnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelyanenko.
Kovnir lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelyanenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Emelyanenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovnir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko walks into a jab.
Kovnir scores with a hook to the body. Emelyanenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovnir!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovnir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Emelyanenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovnir tries to bum rush Emelyanenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelyanenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovnir misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovnir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kovnir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelyanenko backs up against the cage.
Emelyanenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelyanenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oleg Kovnir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovnir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelyanenko at a distance.
Kovnir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emelyanenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovnir throws a series of punches but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Kovnir looks to land a combination. Emelyanenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kovnir jabs Emelyanenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovnir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovnir works Emelyanenko's body with a nice hook.
Kovnir throws a combination that misses
and Emelyanenko counters with a shoot takedown. Kovnir fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kovnir dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kovnir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovnir lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovnir misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Kovnir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelyanenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelyanenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oleg Kovnir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelyanenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovnir's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovnir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kovnir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kovnir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Kovnir.
Kovnir misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovnir throws a combination. Emelyanenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oleg Kovnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Kovnir. Those never looked like landing.
Kovnir lands a head kick. Emelyanenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Kovnir misses
and Emelyanenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kovnir's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovnir is looking to stand up but Emelyanenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Kovnir is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Emelyanenko dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovnir is pushing Emelyanenko's head away, looking to escape. Emelyanenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Emelyanenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emelyanenko prevents Kovnir from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovnir bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kovnir misses with a two punch combination.
Oleg Kovnir is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovnir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelyanenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelyanenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Kovnir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelyanenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oleg Kovnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelyanenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovnir scores with a shot to the body.
Kovnir works Emelyanenko's body with a nice hook.
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 Oleg Kovnir.
I think Kovnir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Kovnir!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Algenir Mira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Hemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemp has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music. Algenir Mira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algenir Mira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Hemp!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mira counters with a leg kick.
Hemp wants to clinch
and Mira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hemp can't break the clinch.
Mira breaks the clinch.
Hemp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mira connects with a body shot.
Hemp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Mac Hemp has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mira counters by moving into the clinch.
Hemp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mira to keep the fight standing.
Hemp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Algenir Mira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Hemp.
Mira breaks the clinch.
Hemp tries to clinch but Mira moves away
and Mira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mira lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Hemp is looking to close the distance but Mira sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Hemp crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Hemp is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Algenir Mira!
Algenir Mira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Castiel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Papke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Castiel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karl Papke!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Papke with that takedown attempt.
Silva has Papke up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Papke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Papke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Papke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva moves out of range as Papke throws a body kick.
Papke has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to break free but Papke pushes him back against the cage.
Papke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva is pushing Papke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Papke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to break free but Papke has control.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva tries to break free but Papke pushes him back against the cage.
Papke jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Castiel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Papke.
Silva is trying to push Papke away but Papke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva jumps guard and drags Papke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Papke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Papke wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papke back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Papke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karl Papke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Papke won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva is trying to break free.
Papke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Papke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Papke slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Papke shoots in.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Papke.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Papke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Papke persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Papke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papke shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Papke throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Papke fails to land the takedown.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papke gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Papke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Papke tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Papke won't allow it.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Papke prevents it.
Papke dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Papke tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Papke is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is working an open guard so Papke takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papke leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Papke shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid body kick from Papke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Papke fails to pull guard.
Papke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Papke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Papke.
Papke dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Papke's head and hops out.
Silva moves into the clinch.
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 Castiel Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Papke pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Papke is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries to break free but Papke pushes him back against the cage.
Papke trying to land knees to the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Papke can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Papke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castiel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Papke.
Papke wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Papke tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Papke is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Papke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Papke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Papke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Papke uses from the top position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Papke from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Papke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Papke wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Papke from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Karl Papke wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Papke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Papke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Papke fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Papke shoots in.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papke.
Papke scores with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Papke wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Papke misses with a body shot.
Papke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Papke wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Papke is having none of it.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Papke trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva wants to stand up but Papke is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papke thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Papke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Papke.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Papke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Papke moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva is trying to push Papke away but Papke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Papke working aggressively here.
Papke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Papke to keep the fight standing.
Papke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Papke manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but Papke is having none of it.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Papke gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castiel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papke fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Papke.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Papke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Papke persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva leaves Papke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Papke pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Papke breaks the clinch.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Papke is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Papke is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papke misses with a knee strike.
Papke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Papke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Papke manages to pull guard.
Papke uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Silva moves out of range as Papke throws a body kick.
Papke shoots in but no luck this time.
Papke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Papke jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Papke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Papke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Papke uses from the top position.
Papke stops Silva from standing up.
Papke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva wants to stand up but Papke is controlling him.
Papke chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva kicks Papke off and gets to his feet.
Papke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papke moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Papke.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Papke.
Papke can't break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papke taking a breather.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Castiel Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Papke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Papke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Papke!
Our winner, Karl Papke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Banero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Raveneye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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26
193 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Banero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Raveneye!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raveneye throws a hook but Banero avoids it easily.
Banero moves forwards but Raveneye connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banero shoots in but Raveneye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banero dodges the punch combination from Raveneye.
Raveneye swings for the body but Banero moves out of range.
Banero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raveneye as he jumps to the side.
Banero shoots for a double leg takedown but Raveneye sprawls well. He's pushed Banero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Banero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Banero or perhaps it was just good defense by Raveneye which made him look bad.
Banero is breathing heavily.
Raveneye scores with a body shot.
Banero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Banero with that takedown attempt.
Raveneye thuds a left hand into Banero's body.
Raveneye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banero circles away quickly and effectively.
Raveneye lands with a hook. Banero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banero moves forwards but Raveneye connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raveneye lands a jab to Banero's midsection.
Raveneye goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raveneye bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raveneye closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raveneye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raveneye connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raveneye cracks Banero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raveneye misses with a double jab.
Banero looks for a takedown but Raveneye sprawls well.
Banero misses with a takedown
and Raveneye counters with a series of strikes. Banero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raveneye scores with a three punch combo!
Banero shoots in for a takedown but Raveneye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Banero. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Raveneye.
Banero shoots in for a takedown but Raveneye shows good takedown defense.
Raveneye lands a nice shot to the body.
Raveneye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Raveneye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raveneye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raveneye throws a right hand that Banero ducks under and follows up with a left that Banero also avoids with ease.
Banero misses with a takedown attempt - Raveneye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Odin Raveneye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raveneye lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye takes a swing at Banero's ribcage but misses.
Raveneye stuffs the takedown attempt from Banero. Banero gets slowly back to his feet.
Raveneye misses with a few strikes there.
Raveneye misses with a straight left.
No luck for Banero with that takedown attempt.
Raveneye scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Odin Raveneye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raveneye works Banero's body with a nice hook.
Banero fails with the takedown.
A combination from Raveneye does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Raveneye dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raveneye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raveneye misses with a few strikes there.
Banero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banero.
Raveneye lands with a shot to the body.
Raveneye is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banero rather than just go for the knockout.
Raveneye looks to land a combination but Banero avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Raveneye. No joy for Banero on that attempt.
Banero shoots in looking for a takedown. Raveneye tries to sprawl out of it but Banero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raveneye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Banero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raveneye lands the left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raveneye lands a nice looking body shot.
Banero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raveneye digs a good hook to Banero's body.
Raveneye cracks Banero with a good jab.
Raveneye lands a slapping body shot.
Raveneye scores with a jab. Banero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Odin Raveneye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raveneye lunges at Banero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banero's hand.
A punch combination from Raveneye misses.
Raveneye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banero circles away quickly and effectively.
Banero shoots in for a takedown but Raveneye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raveneye.
Banero shoots in but Raveneye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right-left combo lands from Raveneye.
Banero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raveneye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banero circles away quickly and effectively.
Raveneye misses with a series of wild punches.
Banero closes the distance and clinches up with Raveneye, looking for a takedown. Banero pushes Raveneye against the cage but Raveneye circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banero misses with a takedown
and Raveneye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye throws a nice looking combination but Banero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raveneye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raveneye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banero tries for a takedown but Raveneye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Raveneye both land. Nice combination.
Raveneye tries to bum rush Banero with a series of wild strikes but Banero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Raveneye does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banero shoots in looking for a takedown but Raveneye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raveneye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raveneye fails to land with a series of punches.
Banero fails to land the takedown.
Banero tries for a takedown but Raveneye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banero fails with the takedown
and Raveneye counters with a nice uppercut.
Raveneye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Raveneye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Banero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Raveneye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberto Banero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raveneye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banero fails with the takedown.
Raveneye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raveneye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Raveneye misses.
Banero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raveneye defends it nicely.
Raveneye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raveneye cracks Banero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raveneye cracks Banero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banero closes the distance and clinches up with Raveneye, looking for a takedown. Banero pushes Raveneye against the cage but Raveneye circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Banero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raveneye throws a good cross that connects.
Raveneye throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raveneye wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Raveneye on his heels. He'll look to pass Raveneye's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raveneye wants to get back to his feet but Banero passes into half guard.
Banero slows the pace down in half guard.
Raveneye is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banero 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.
Raveneye pushes Banero off looking to stand but Banero dives back in and keeps control.
Banero is looking to take a break and control but Raveneye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banero 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye pushes Banero off looking to stand but Banero dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banero works his way into full mount!
Raveneye is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Banero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Raveneye's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Banero controlling the position easily from mount.
Banero breaks from Raveneye's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banero breaks from Raveneye's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Raveneye really wants to buck Banero off and get back to his feet.
Banero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Raveneye looks a forlorn figure.
Raveneye is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banero working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Raveneye looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Banero! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roberto Banero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Arai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arai's entrance music is Hilf Mir. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
177 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hajime Arai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bryant to the ground. Arai is now in Bryant's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bryant has his feet on Arai's thighs here. He's pushed Arai off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Arai screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Bryant!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by Rhymin' and Stealin - Beastie Boys. Bleh Wha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Gutierrez!
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, Bleh Wha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wha throws a hook but Gutierrez avoids it easily.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gutierrez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gutierrez works his way into full mount!
Gutierrez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gutierrez has control of Wha's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wha regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha is in a horrible position here. Gutierrez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wha is bucking up trying to escape but Gutierrez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez landing strikes from the mount and Wha is in trouble!
Gutierrez is landing with some decent strikes but Wha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wha can't escape the position.
Wha is bucking up trying to escape but Gutierrez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gutierrez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wha is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gutierrez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wha is still in real trouble! Can Gutierrez finish him?
Gutierrez postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Wha badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gutierrez around the waist but Gutierrez pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gutierrez is the winner by TKO! Gutierrez jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Gutierrez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julius Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julius Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodrigo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigo counters with a takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo working away.
Ferreira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodrigo off and has taken his back!
Ferreira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ferreira.
Rodrigo prevents Ferreira from getting a body triangle.
Ferreira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rodrigo.
Ferreira missing with strikes from the back.
Rodrigo wants to control his opponent's hands but Ferreira gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Ferreira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ferreira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ferreira throwing sloppy strikes.
Ferreira has managed to slip his arm under Rodrigo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rodrigo is tapping out! Submission win for Ferreira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernando Ferreira!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geiger Salaam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gargantua Pantagruel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantagruel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Some Bodies Gonna Get their Ass Kicked. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Gargantua Pantagruel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geiger Salaam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gargantua Pantagruel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantagruel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salaam.
An inside leg kick lands from Salaam.
Salaam scores with a jab. Pantagruel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pantagruel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salaam thows a body kick. Pantagruel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Salaam lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pantagruel looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salaam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salaam.
Salaam lands with a nice body kick.
Salaam lands with a right hand.
Geiger Salaam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salaam thumps Pantagruel with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salaam misses with a kick to the body.
Pantagruel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pantagruel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salaam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salaam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Gargantua Pantagruel has been cut.
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!
Salaam throws a head kick that Pantagruel semi-blocks.
Salaam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pantagruel.
Pantagruel walks into a straight right hand from Salaam.
Salaam with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Salaam. Pantagruel shrugs it off though.
Salaam throws a leg kick which misses Pantagruel's front leg but catches the back leg as Pantagruel tries to avoid it.
Pantagruel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Salaam is looking to slow Pantagruel down with leg kicks.
Jab by Salaam.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salaam.
Salaam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salaam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salaam lands a head shot.
Pantagruel is rocked!
Salaam closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Salaam - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Salaam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Salaam.
Pantagruel is still on wobbly legs! Can Salaam finish him?
Salaam unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pantagruel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Salaam is unloading with more strikes now! Pantagruel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geiger Salaam!
Geiger Salaam retains his super heavyweight title!
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