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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caua Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen Something in your Mouth as his entrance music. Caua Moore is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caua Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Moore cracks Gomez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore jabs Gomez right on the nose. Gomez blinks but takes it well.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore lands a jab to the head.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomez.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Gomez prevents Moore from getting back to his feet.
Gomez wanted to stand there but Moore had control of the position.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomez throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Moore won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moore postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moore!
Gomez looks gassed!
Moore throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Gomez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Caua Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Gomez.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Moore'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.
Moore is working Gomez over against the cage.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moore is keeping busy.
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Gomez shoots in.
Moore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
Moore throws a series of strikes that have Gomez backpedaling.
Moore works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Gomez moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caua Moore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moore lands a with a good body shot.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez looks to clinch
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moore wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez stands up from Moore's guard - Gomez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moore connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.
Moore scores with a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is really struggling to control Gomez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moore!
Gomez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moore's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to escape the mount.
Gomez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gomez controlling the pace for now.
Moore is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gomez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moore is bucking up trying to escape but Gomez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gomez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moore looks a forlorn figure.
Gomez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orlando Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Gomez wants to clinch
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caua Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Moore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gomez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moore to the mat! Moore manages to get full guard.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gomez trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gomez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gomez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gomez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
Orlando Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomez works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moore regains half guard.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gomez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomez landing strikes from the mount.
Gomez landing strikes from the mount and Moore is in trouble!
Moore is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomez wants to control the pace but Moore is squirming around nicely.
Moore regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore actively working from the bottom here.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomez lands a couple of elbows.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Gomez is looking to stand up but Moore won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomez 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Caua Moore!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Caua Moore!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Caua Moore!
Caua Moore wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Lessa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessa has chosen Uriah Heep: Easy Livin´ as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Lessa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lessa fails with a takedown attempt.
Lessa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lessa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guilherme Duarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Lessa.
A combination from Duarte does no damage.
Lessa tries for a takedown but Duarte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lessa throws a jab but it's blocked by Duarte.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lessa.
Lessa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duarte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lessa looks gassed!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lessa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lessa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lessa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Duarte both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duarte.
Duarte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duarte throws a one two combo.
Lessa shoots in for a takedown but Duarte shows good takedown defense.
Duarte looks to land a combination but Lessa avoids it well.
Duarte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duarte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duarte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paulo Lessa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Duarte.
Horrible takedown by Lessa or perhaps it was just good defense by Duarte which made him look bad.
Danga de danga de dang - Duarte scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Duarte both land. Nice combination.
Duarte is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duarte tries to bum rush Lessa with a series of wild strikes but Lessa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lessa shoots in for a takedown but Duarte shows good takedown defense.
Duarte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duarte throws a series of punches but Lessa moves out of range.
Duarte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lessa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duarte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lessa somewhat.
Lessa shoots in but no luck this time.
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Guilherme Duarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessa misses with a body shot.
Lessa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duarte avoids it really well and circles away.
Lessa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duarte.
Duarte throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Duarte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lessa misses with a combination
and Duarte counters with a two punch combo.
Lessa misses with a takedown attempt
and Duarte counters with a three punch combo that has Lessa backing up. Lessa nods at Duarte to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lessa with a poor takedown
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Duarte throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Duarte scores with a four punch combination!
Duarte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lessa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duarte misses with the combination.
Lessa throws a combination that misses
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Lessa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duarte throws a right and a left that Lessa avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte stalks Lessa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lessa's face. Lessa staggers backwards, shaken.
Lessa misses with a combination
and Duarte counters with a left and a right that stings Lessa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Duarte 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.
Duarte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lessa misses with a takedown
and Duarte counters with a left and a right that stings Lessa.
Lessa misses with a straight right.
Lessa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duarte counters with a left and a right that stings Lessa.
Duarte scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guilherme Duarte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Duarte does no damage.
Guilherme Duarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Duarte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duarte throws a combination. Lessa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lessa fails with the takedown
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Lessa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guilherme Duarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Lessa.
Lessa is breathing heavily.
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duarte!
Duarte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lessa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duarte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lessa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duarte.
A leg kick checked by Duarte.
Lessa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duarte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lessa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duarte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Lessa misses the body punch
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Lessa misses with a body punch
and Duarte counters with a left and a right that stings Lessa.
Lessa shoots and misses
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Duarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lessa can do to turn this around?
Duarte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lessa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Lessa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lessa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duarte has got the better of the exchanges.
Duarte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duarte.
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!
Duarte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Duarte scores with a four punch combination!
Duarte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duarte throws a right hand that Lessa ducks under and follows up with a left that Lessa also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Duarte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duarte misses with a double jab.
Duarte scores with a one two! Lessa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duarte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duarte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lessa tries for a takedown but Duarte circles away easily
and Duarte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Duarte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Lessa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duarte.
Danga de danga de dang - Duarte scores with a four punch combination!
Lessa with a poor takedown
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Lessa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Duarte is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lessa.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duarte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lessa misses with a takedown
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Lessa will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Duarte dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Duarte tries to bum rush Lessa with a series of wild strikes but Lessa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lessa fails with the takedown
and Duarte counters with a two punch combo.
Duarte looks to land a combination but Lessa avoids it well.
Duarte scores with a one two! Lessa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duarte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lessa throws a combination that misses
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Duarte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lessa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duarte.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lessa.
Duarte lands with a nice combination. Lessa backs away looking to recover.
Lessa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessa shoots and misses
and Duarte counters with a left and a right that stings Lessa.
Duarte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lessa throws a sloppy head kick and Duarte moves out of range easily.
Duarte swinging wildly here.
Duarte tries to bum rush Lessa with a series of wild strikes but Lessa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lessa misses with a takedown
and Duarte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guilherme Duarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Lessa.
Lessa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Duarte moves away from the strike by Lessa.
A left and a right from Duarte both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lessa counters with a takedown into side control.
Lessa prevents Duarte from escaping the position.
Duarte throws Lessa to one side and escapes!
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!
Duarte throws a combination. Lessa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Duarte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lessa with a poor takedown
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Duarte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duarte looks to land a combination but Lessa avoids it well.
Duarte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lessa misses with a combination
and Duarte counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lessa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lessa tries for a takedown but Duarte circles away easily
and Duarte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lessa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Lessa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lessa fails with the takedown
and Duarte counters with a series of strikes. Lessa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lessa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duarte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lessa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duarte counters with a left and a right that stings Lessa.
A nice combination there by Duarte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws a nice looking combination but Lessa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lessa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duarte.
Lessa has his takedown stuffed
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Guilherme Duarte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lessa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lessa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Duarte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duarte slips a straight right by Lessa.
Duarte throws a series of strikes that have Lessa backpedaling.
Paulo Lessa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duarte misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Duarte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duarte, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Guilherme Duarte!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Guilherme Duarte!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Guilherme Duarte!
Guilherme Duarte wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fettucini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Haven of Mist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haven of Mist has chosen Numero 1 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boba Fettucini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Haven of Mist!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fettucini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haven of Mist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fettucini just misses with a punch to the body.
Fettucini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haven of Mist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Fettucini as he checks the leg kick.
Haven of Mist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Haven of Mist as Fettucini shoots in.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haven of Mist swings for the body but Fettucini moves out of range.
Haven of Mist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fettucini.
Fettucini has Haven of Mist up against the cage in a clinch.
Fettucini tries to pull guard but Haven of Mist holds him up against the cage and eventually Fettucini drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boba Fettucini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fettucini pulls guard effortlessly.
Fettucini can't keep his opponent in guard - Haven of Mist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fettucini wants to improve his position but Haven of Mist is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fettucini is not content to let Haven of Mist control the position.
Fettucini is looking to get back to full guard here but Haven of Mist has managed to pass to side control instead.
Haven of Mist tries to control but Fettucini wriggling away.
Haven of Mist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fettucini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fettucini is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fettucini is looking to improve his position but Haven of Mist isn't that keen on the idea.
Haven of Mist controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fettucini is squirming around, avoiding Haven of Mist's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fettucini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haven of Mist tries to control but Fettucini wriggling away.
Fettucini tries to buck Haven of Mist off but he can't manage it.
Fettucini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haven of Mist has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fettucini's face.
Fettucini is squirming around, avoiding Haven of Mist's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fettucini is desperately trying to improve his position but Haven of Mist has a good base and remains in mount.
Haven of Mist looking to control but Fettucini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haven of Mist looking for a guillotine from mount but Fettucini is having none of it.
Haven of Mist controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haven of Mist wants to control the pace but Fettucini is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Haven of Mist dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haven of Mist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fettucini moves out of range of the strikes.
Fettucini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haven of Mist lands a jab to the head.
Haven of Mist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fettucini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fettucini instigates a clinch.
Fettucini pulls guard.
Fettucini wants to sweep but no luck.
Fettucini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haven of Mist defends well.
Fettucini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haven of Mist wants to control from the top but Fettucini keeps moving.
Haven of Mist wants to stand but Fettucini is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haven of Mist stopping the sweep attempt from Fettucini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fettucini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haven of Mist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fettucini has a closed guard, preventing Haven of Mist from standing up.
Fettucini trying to keep a closed guard but Haven of Mist is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haven of Mist looking to sit in guard and control but Fettucini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fettucini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haven of Mist trying to keep a closed guard but Fettucini is proving a slippery customer.
Haven of Mist is looking to stand up but Fettucini isn't so interested in that idea.
Fettucini trying to control but Haven of Mist is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haven of Mist throws a right and a left that Fettucini avoids nicely.
Kim Haven of Mist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haven of Mist misses with a two punch combination.
Haven of Mist swinging wildly here.
Haven of Mist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fettucini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fettucini looks up at the clock and then as Haven of Mist takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fettucini smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fettucini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fettucini working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boba Fettucini dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Fettucini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haven of Mist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fettucini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fettucini closes the distance and clinches.
Fettucini has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haven of Mist uses from the top position.
Fettucini controls Haven of Mist momentarily but Haven of Mist frees himself.
Haven of Mist wants to control from the top but Fettucini keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven of Mist wants to stand but Fettucini is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fettucini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haven of Mist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haven of Mist looking to pass the guard.
Haven of Mist won't allow Fettucini to sweep him here.
Fettucini kicks Haven of Mist off and gets to his feet.
Haven of Mist misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim Haven of Mist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fettucini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fettucini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haven of Mist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fettucini backwards.
Fettucini jumps guard.
Fettucini wants to control the position but Haven of Mist says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Haven of Mist prevents Fettucini from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fettucini is trying to control but can't.
Fettucini looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haven of Mist wants to control but Fettucini is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fettucini wants to control but Haven of Mist is keeping busy.
Fettucini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haven of Mist pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fettucini dodges the punch combination from Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist throws a nice looking combination but Fettucini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fettucini shoots for a double leg takedown but Haven of Mist sprawls well. He's pushed Fettucini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haven of Mist misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haven of Mist connects with a crisp jab.
Fettucini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haven of Mist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fettucini is able to avoid easily.
Haven of Mist tries to bum rush Fettucini with a series of wild strikes but Fettucini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haven of Mist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist throws a series of punches but Fettucini moves out of range.
No joy there for Haven of Mist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fettucini doesn't manage to clinch there - Haven of Mist circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haven of Mist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fettucini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haven of Mist, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haven of Mist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Boba Fettucini.
I think Fettucini 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Boba Fettucini!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Boba Fettucini!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Boba Fettucini!
Boba Fettucini wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perlen Panserbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riverside. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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25
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perlen Panserbane!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panserbane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Panserbane persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Panserbane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nunes misses with the combination.
Nunes throws a right hand that Panserbane ducks under and follows up with a left that Panserbane also avoids with ease.
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Nunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nunes instigates a clinch.
Panserbane tries to pull guard but Nunes holds him up against the cage and eventually Panserbane drops back down to his feet.
Pablo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perlen Panserbane.
Panserbane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nunes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Panserbane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panserbane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nunes jumps guard.
Nunes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nunes working for a triangle but Panserbane defends it easily.
Panserbane wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Nunes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panserbane manages to get himself to full guard.
Panserbane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunes defends well.
Nunes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panserbane controls Nunes momentarily but Nunes frees himself.
Panserbane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunes defends it easily.
Panserbane looks gassed!
Nunes tries to stand but Panserbane is controlling from the bottom.
Nunes is stalling in the full guard.
Panserbane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nunes trying to control but Panserbane is working from the bottom.
Nunes controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panserbane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunes defends well.
Panserbane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panserbane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panserbane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nunes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nunes trying to control but Panserbane is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nunes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nunes trying to control but Panserbane is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pablo Nunes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panserbane doesn't seem bothered though.
Nunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Nunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Panserbane circles away.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nunes tries to clinch but Panserbane moves out of range.
Panserbane dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
Panserbane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Nunes - just one landing.
Nice takedown defense from Nunes. No joy for Panserbane on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panserbane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Panserbane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Nunes.
Panserbane is breathing heavily.
Panserbane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely.
Pablo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perlen Panserbane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panserbane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nunes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nunes clinches.
Nunes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Panserbane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nunes's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is taking a breather. Panserbane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nunes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panserbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panserbane is looking to control Nunes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panserbane avoid being mounted?
Nunes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panserbane trying to control from the bottom.
Panserbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nunes is controlling the pace.
Nunes is thwarting Panserbane's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panserbane taking some punishment here, with Nunes in his half guard.
Panserbane is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nunes misses with the combination.
Nunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Panserbane shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunes moves into the clinch.
Nunes has Panserbane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nunes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Panserbane tumbling to the mat - Nunes dives into Panserbane's guard.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Panserbane keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Nunes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Panserbane has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Nunes.
Panserbane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nunes connects with a right hand. Panserbane shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a one two combo.
Panserbane is rocked!
Panserbane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunes has Panserbane up against the cage in a clinch.
Panserbane is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Panserbane seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panserbane tries to bench press Nunes off him but Nunes keeps the position.
Panserbane manages to get back to half guard.
Nunes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Panserbane tries to get to full guard but Nunes has control of the leg.
Nunes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nunes is trying to control. Panserbane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panserbane is positioning himself well to prevent Nunes advancing to mount.
Nunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panserbane keeps working.
Panserbane misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nunes slows the pace down in half guard.
Panserbane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panserbane.
Nunes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panserbane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunes defends it easily.
Panserbane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Panserbane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panserbane is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Panserbane looking for a guillotine here but Nunes defends easily.
Panserbane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nunes trying to control but Panserbane is working from the bottom.
Panserbane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunes defends well.
Nunes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nunes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunes looking to sit in guard and control but Panserbane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pablo Nunes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Panserbane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunes's waist but Nunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panserbane off to one side.
Pablo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perlen Panserbane.
Nunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Nunes catches Panserbane right on the button with a cross.
Perlen Panserbane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nunes rushes Panserbane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nunes 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Pablo Nunes!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Pablo Nunes!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Pablo Nunes!
Pablo Nunes wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Harwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harwood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break Ya Neck. Correa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Paranoid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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164 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Harwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romulo Correa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harwood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harwood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harwood controlling the position from side mount.
Harwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Correa keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Correa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Correa is trying to control Harwood's posture but Harwood avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Correa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Correa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Correa is trying to control Harwood's posture but Harwood avoids it.
Correa is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwood trying to control the action but Correa is working from the bottom.
Correa is trying to control Harwood's posture but Harwood avoids it.
Harwood tries for a kimura but Correa is defending well.
Harwood is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Correa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Harwood gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Correa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Harwood lets go of the hold and Correa can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Harwood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Beckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdema Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdema Severino will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Beckerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valdema Severino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckerman misses with a hook. Severino ducked under it nicely.
Scott Beckerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckerman.
Severino ducks under a wild hook from Beckerman.
Beckerman misses with a looping left.
Severino shoots in for a takedown but Beckerman shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Beckerman misses its intended target.
Severino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckerman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Severino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severino defending well as Beckerman loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Beckerman misses.
Severino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Beckerman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckerman is looking to improve his position but Severino isn't that keen on the idea.
Severino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Severino lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Beckerman is trying desperately to improve position.
Beckerman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beckerman tries to get out of the position.
Beckerman prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Beckerman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Severino on the ground.
Severino is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beckerman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckerman wants to hold on but Severino pushes him away.
Severino throwing strikes here but Beckerman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beckerman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Severino is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman working to try and regain half guard.
Severino throwing strikes here but Beckerman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beckerman can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severino avoids the attempt from Beckerman to control.
Beckerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Severino cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Severino has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beckerman's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckerman prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Severino prevents Beckerman from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Severino there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severino landing strikes, looking to finish!
Severino avoids the attempt from Beckerman to control.
Beckerman tries to reverse the position but Severino maintains control.
Severino wants to finish this one by submission but Beckerman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Severino.
Beckerman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beckerman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Severino.
Beckerman can't escape the position.
Beckerman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beckerman is looking to improve his position.
Severino wants to control but Beckerman is keeping him busy.
Beckerman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beckerman trying to hold on to Severino's head to control him but Severino postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman is looking to improve his position.
Beckerman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Severino prevents Beckerman from improving his position.
Severino is controlling the pace.
Severino trying to control from half guard but Beckerman is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Severino throwing shots but Beckerman is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdema Severino 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.
Severino fails with a takedown attempt.
Beckerman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Severino. Severino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beckerman missing with a left hand there. Severino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Severino shoots in looking for a takedown. Beckerman tries to sprawl out of it but Severino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beckerman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beckerman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Severino has a takedown stuffed.
Scott Beckerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdema Severino.
Beckerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Severino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckerman.
Severino ducks under a wild hook from Beckerman.
Beckerman throws out a loose jab but Severino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdema Severino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Severino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beckerman as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Beckerman misses the target.
Beckerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Beckerman misses.
Beckerman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Severino's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slow jab from Beckerman misses its intended target.
Severino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beckerman tries to avoid it but Severino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beckerman to the ground. Beckerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Severino is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Severino moves out of range of the strikes.
Severino gets the takedown into side control.
Beckerman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Valdema Severino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beckerman struggling a bit here.
Beckerman tries to bench press Severino off him but Severino keeps the position.
Beckerman can't do much from the bottom here.
Beckerman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Severino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beckerman moves into full guard.
Severino wants to pass the guard but Beckerman is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beckerman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beckerman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Severino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beckerman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Severino's face.
Beckerman breaks from Severino's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Beckerman.
Beckerman trying to control but Severino is having none of it.
Beckerman landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beckerman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Severino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Severino takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckerman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beckerman breaks from Severino's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beckerman is landing with some decent strikes but Severino is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Severino is rocked!
Severino is trying desperately to improve position.
Severino is still in real trouble! Can Beckerman finish him?
Beckerman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckerman postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Severino bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Beckerman and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Beckerman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sexy Chick. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvalho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vieira wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvalho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carvalho is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carvalho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vieira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vieira has escaped and now he's on top!
Vieira content to stall in guard here.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvalho is retaining full guard.
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carvalho is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount!
Carvalho gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Vieira there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Vieira there.
Vieira is taking a breather. Carvalho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho trying to control here.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Vieira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carvalho is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vieira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vieira is keen to just control but Carvalho is a slippery customer.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Carvalho defending well.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira controlling the action here.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carvalho wants to control but Vieira passes into side.
Carvalho takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vieira trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Vieira remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Despite being in the dominant position, Raul Vieira just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vieira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Carvalho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vieira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vieira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A control attempt from Carvalho but he's now mounted!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira controlling from the full mount.
Vieira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Carvalho tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Vieira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carvalho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carvalho shrugs it off.
Carvalho wants to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira raining down shots from the mount!
Vieira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vieira with the ground and pound from mount.
Carvalho is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Vieira swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raul Vieira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhael Yuri De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Ruas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
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, Matheus Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Guzman.
Ruas misses with a wild body shot.
Ruas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Guzman to the mat! De Guzman manages to get full guard.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but De Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruas trying to control but De Guzman is working from the bottom.
De Guzman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruas on the ground.
Ruas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas throwing strikes but missing.
De Guzman wants to stand and escape but Ruas is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas is looking to work some ground and pound but De Guzman has wrist control.
De Guzman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruas is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but De Guzman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Guzman misses with a looping left.
Ruas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Guzman.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Guzman as he avoids it easily.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Ruas.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
Matheus Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but De Guzman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Guzman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruas.
De Guzman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruas looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruas is keen to just control but De Guzman is a slippery customer.
Ruas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruas thows a huge punch but De Guzman dodges it nicely.
De Guzman kicks off Ruas and gets to his feet.
De Guzman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Guzman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Guzman wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas trying to control from De Guzman's half guard. De Guzman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
De Guzman is looking to stand up but Ruas isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruas is looking to work some ground and pound but De Guzman has wrist control.
Ruas won't allow De Guzman to get back to his feet.
Ruas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruas trying to control but De Guzman is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Guzman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
De Guzman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Guzman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruas is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Guzman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Guzman.
Ruas shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, jab by De Guzman - just one landing.
De Guzman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Guzman lands a with a good body shot.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Ruas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Guzman's waist but De Guzman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruas off to one side.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Guzman.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Guzman throws a body punch but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Guzman misses the body punch
and Ruas counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruas misses with the ground and pound.
Ruas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Guzman pushes Ruas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruas trying to control the action but De Guzman is working from the bottom.
Ruas prevents De Guzman from escaping the position.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Ruas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas trying to control the action but De Guzman is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
Ruas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Guzman takes a swing at Ruas's ribcage but misses.
Ruas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Guzman.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. De Guzman sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
De Guzman scores with a shot to the body.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
De Guzman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Guzman as he jumps to the side.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Ruas.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Ruas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Guzman lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from De Guzman.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
De Guzman thuds his right hand into Ruas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Guzman.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. De Guzman sprawls well.
De Guzman is looking to wear down Ruas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
De Guzman scores with a shot to the body.
De Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Ruas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
De Guzman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Guzman lands a right hook to the body.
De Guzman punishes Ruas's body with a nice straight punch.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
De Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
De Guzman swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruas moves forwards but De Guzman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruas avoids the body shot from De Guzman.
De Guzman lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Ruas avoids the body shot from De Guzman.
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman digs a good hook to Ruas's body.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman is winning the standup battle so far.
De Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by De Guzman there.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown. De Guzman tries to sprawl out of it but Ruas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Guzman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Guzman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruas walks into a left hand.
Ruas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Guzman. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Guzman pinned against the cage. De Guzman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Guzman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
De Guzman scores with a body shot.
De Guzman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruas at a distance.
Ruas misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman misses the body punch
and Ruas counters with a takedown into side control.
De Guzman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ruas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Guzman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruas.
Ruas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Guzman is avoiding damage well.
De Guzman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ruas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ruas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ruas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Guzman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Guzman throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
De Guzman throws a body punch but Ruas moves out of range.
De Guzman swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Ruas shoots in but De Guzman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Guzman throws a body punch but Ruas moves out of range.
De Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
De Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruas manages to avoid it.
De Guzman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruas throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Guzman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas fails with the takedown.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Ruas.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but De Guzman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Guzman. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Guzman stuns Ruas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Guzman.
De Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman scores with a punch to the head.
De Guzman lands a nice shot to the body.
Matheus Ruas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruas manages to avoid it.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
De Guzman cracks a nice hook into Ruas's ribs.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
De Guzman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruas. Ruas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Guzman swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Guzman.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Ruas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Guzman. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Guzman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman lands a right hook to the body.
De Guzman connects with a nice looking jab.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
A punch lands to the side of Ruas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt
and De Guzman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Guzman swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
De Guzman lands a body shot.
De Guzman scores with a shot to the body.
De Guzman digs a good hook to Ruas's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Guzman, 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 for Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bjerke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Pozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjerke comes to the cage accompanied by Turbonegro - Get It On. Benny Bjerke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Bjerke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Pozzi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjerke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pozzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjerke manages to avoid it.
Bjerke tries for a takedown but Pozzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pozzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjerke tries to clinch up but Pozzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjerke shoots in looking for a takedown. Pozzi tries to sprawl out of it but Bjerke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pozzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjerke forces Pozzi back against the cage and clinches.
Bjerke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pozzi looking for a takedown.
Pozzi tries for a takedown but Bjerke manages to get underhooks.
Benny Bjerke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Pozzi.
Bjerke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pozzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjerke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pozzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjerke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bjerke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pozzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjerke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bjerke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pozzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjerke wants to work for an arm triangle but Pozzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjerke.
Bjerke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pozzi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bjerke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pozzi tries to get to full guard but Bjerke has control of the leg.
Bjerke uses his free foot to push down on Pozzi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pozzi.
Bjerke is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pozzi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pozzi shrugs it off.
Bjerke looking to finish Pozzi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pozzi!
Pozzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pozzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjerke wants to control the pace but Pozzi is squirming around nicely.
Bjerke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pozzi's face.
Pozzi can't escape the position.
Pozzi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bjerke has taken his back.
Bjerke landing with strikes.
Bjerke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bjerke working for the choke.
Bjerke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pozzi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjerke is trying to stick to Pozzi's back but Pozzi is turning into Bjerke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bjerke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pozzi.
Bjerke keeping moving, preventing Pozzi from controlling successfully.
Pozzi throwing strikes but missing.
Pozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjerke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pozzi preventing the sweep.
Bjerke has Pozzi pulled in close to control his posture.
Bjerke trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Bjerke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Pozzi with that takedown attempt.
Bjerke tries for a takedown but Pozzi circles away easily
and Bjerke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Benny Bjerke has been cut.
Pozzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bjerke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pozzi tries to avoid it but Bjerke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pozzi to the ground. Pozzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pozzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjerke.
Bjerke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pozzi is trying to defend but Bjerke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjerke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjerke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pozzi's head.
Bjerke throwing shots but Pozzi is blocking nicely.
Bjerke trying to control the pace.
Pozzi gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjerke throwing strikes from guard but Pozzi blocks nicely.
Pozzi keeping moving, preventing Bjerke from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pozzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bjerke manages to get himself to full guard.
Pozzi content to stall in guard here.
Pozzi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bjerke 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.
Bjerke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pozzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bjerke wants to stand up but Pozzi is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bjerke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjerke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pozzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pozzi scoring with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bjerke has his takedown stuffed
and Pozzi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Bjerke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjerke tries to pull guard but Pozzi won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjerke looking to slow down the pace here.
Bjerke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pozzi has him pressed against the cage.
Bjerke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pozzi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pozzi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bjerke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pozzi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pozzi is working the ground and pound. Can Bjerke escape?
Bjerke tries to break free.
Pozzi lands punches and elbows.
Pozzi controlling the position well here. Bjerke rolled but Pozzi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bjerke is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozzi has good solid back control here.
Bjerke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pozzi is hanging on to Bjerke's back as he tries to escape.
Bjerke controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pozzi controlling the positon.
Pozzi somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bjerke takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Pozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Bjerke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bjerke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pozzi counters with a series of strikes. Bjerke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pozzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pozzi shoots for a takedown but Bjerke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pozzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Pozzi.
Bjerke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pozzi keeping moving, preventing Bjerke from controlling successfully.
Bjerke is really struggling to control Pozzi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pozzi, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pozzi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bjerke!
Pozzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjerke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pozzi avoids the attempt from Bjerke to control.
Pozzi controlling from mount.
Pozzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bjerke is looking to improve his position but Pozzi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pozzi controlling the pace for now.
Bjerke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pozzi controlling from mount.
Bjerke tries to reverse the position but Pozzi maintains control.
Bjerke manages to control the position for a moment.
Pozzi controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjerke is looking to get to half guard.
Pozzi looking to finish Bjerke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bjerke!
Bjerke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pozzi wants to control the pace but Bjerke is squirming around nicely.
Pozzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bjerke is desperately trying to improve his position but Pozzi has a good base and remains in mount.
Pozzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Bjerke is in a horrible position here. Pozzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pozzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ricardo Pozzi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjerke tries to clinch there but Pozzi circles away.
Pozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjerke manages to avoid it.
Bjerke misses with a takedown attempt
and Pozzi counters by clinching up.
Pozzi stops a takedown attempt from Bjerke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Bjerke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjerke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pozzi pulls Bjerke into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Pozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pozzi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Ricardo Pozzi!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Ricardo Pozzi!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Ricardo Pozzi!
Ricardo Pozzi wins by unanimous decision!
Ricardo Pozzi is the new welterweight champion!
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