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IFC 23: Durden vs Sackett 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Manuel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Benditson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Simon Manuel Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Simon Manuel Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Manuel Santos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Benditson! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benditson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manuel Santos defends it nicely. Manuel Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel Santos scores with a jab to the jaw. Benditson throws a front kick that sends Manuel Santos stumbling back into the cage. Manuel Santos throws a series of punches but Benditson avoids them all with ease. Benditson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Benditson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manuel Santos trying to control but Benditson postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manuel Santos is trying to maintain the position but Benditson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benditson trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Simon Manuel Santos just wasn't active enough. Manuel Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Benditson counters with a head kick that drops Manuel Santos to the mat! Manuel Santos scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Benditson pushes Manuel Santos up against the cage in a clinch. Benditson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Manuel Santos wants to improve his position but Benditson is controlling well.
Benditson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Benditson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Benditson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benditson throwing shots but Manuel Santos is blocking nicely. Manuel Santos is positioning himself well to prevent Benditson advancing to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manuel Santos kicks off Benditson and gets to his feet. Manuel Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Manuel Santos scores with a jab. Benditson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Manuel Santos throws a combination that misses and Benditson counters with a flying knee. Nice. Manuel Santos is breathing heavily. Benditson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Manuel Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Benditson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Simon Manuel Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benditson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Manuel Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fight moves into the clinch position. Benditson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benditson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Benditson tries to pull guard but Manuel Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Benditson drops back down to his feet.
Simon Manuel Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Benditson. Benditson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Benditson effectively controlling the action here. Manuel Santos stalling against the cage.
Manuel Santos blocks an elbow strike. Manuel Santos is pressed up against the cage. Benditson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manuel Santos down to the mat. Manuel Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! No luck with that takedown attempt from Benditson. Manuel Santos takes a swing at Benditson's ribcage but misses. Benditson tries to move into range but Manuel Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Benditson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Manuel Santos sizes up Benditson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Benditson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Benditson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Oooh a lovely combination from Manuel Santos sends Benditson down but not out. Manuel Santos dives into side control looking to finish. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A lull in the action here as Manuel Santos stalls from top position. Benditson is trying to get back to half guard. Manuel Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manuel Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Manuel Santos working away. Manuel Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benditson is trying to buck Manuel Santos off. Benditson is trying to improve his position. Manuel Santos 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.
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. Manuel Santos tries to advance to mount but Benditson denies him. Benditson sneaks back into half guard. Benditson trying to control from the bottom.
Manuel Santos is looking for a kimura but Benditson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manuel Santos to get the leverage. Manuel Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manuel Santos is keen to just control but Benditson is a slippery customer. Manuel Santos is controlling the pace.
Simon Manuel Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. A head kick misses from Benditson. Manuel Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Benditson slips a jab from Manuel Santos. Benditson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manuel Santos's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Benditson content to stall in guard here. Benditson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Benditson won't allow Manuel Santos to sweep him here. Benditson throws a big right hand that misses. Benditson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manuel Santos, up you get! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Benditson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fight stays on the outside here - Benditson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Benditson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Manuel Santos dominated that second round. That's time! Manuel Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Benditson shoots in looking for a takedown. Manuel Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Benditson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manuel Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Manuel Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Benditson. Benditson gets slowly back to his feet. Benditson fails to land the takedown. Simon Manuel Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Benditson. Benditson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel Santos avoids it really well and circles away. Manuel Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Simon Manuel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Benditson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Manuel Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benditson. Benditson throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benditson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Benditson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Manuel Santos pounces like a tiger and cracks Benditson with a vicious hook! Benditson is down but not out! Manuel Santos follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Simon Manuel Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Toddie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clay Toddie! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fielding keeps the fight on the outside. Toddie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fielding swivels and escapes. Fielding scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Fielding performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Fielding is looking to stall here but Toddie recovers full guard. Fielding sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter Fielding has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Toddie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fielding. Toddie tries to clinch there but Fielding circles away.
Fielding tries to bum rush Toddie with a series of wild strikes but Toddie uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fielding moves into the clinch. Toddie is looking for a takedown. Toddie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fielding prevents it.
Dexter Fielding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Toddie. Toddie goes for a takedown attempt but Fielding pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fielding fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toddie to the ground. Fielding is now in Toddie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fielding wants to control from the top but Toddie keeps moving. Toddie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fielding controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Toddie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Fielding really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We're going to have a standup here because Dexter Fielding wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Fielding misses with a wild combination.
Fielding rushes Toddie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Toddie misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Toddie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fielding is keeping busy. Toddie gets a trip takedown into half guard. Fielding wants to get back to full guard. Toddie trying to mount his opponent but Fielding defends it. Fielding has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toddie is working away from the top position though. Fielding tries to get to full guard but Toddie has control of the leg. Toddie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fielding doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toddie. Fielding landing small, sideways elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Toddie is looking for a kimura but Fielding is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toddie to get the leverage. Toddie wants to stand up but Fielding is controlling the position.
Fielding manages to get to full guard.
Toddie drops back looking for a leg! Fielding is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fielding manages to kick Toddie off! Toddie jumps back into Fielding's guard. Toddie looks gassed! Fielding is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Toddie wants to control from the top but Fielding keeps moving. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fielding will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Toddie won't allow Fielding to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Fielding dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Toddie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fielding sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toddie somewhat. Fielding closes the distance and pushes Toddie back into the cage. Fielding is defending well against a takedown attempt. Toddie is working for takedown but Fielding is calmly controlling the position for now. Dexter Fielding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Toddie. Fielding trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fielding. Toddie wants to get back to striking at distance but Fielding won't allow it.
Fielding breaks the clinch.
Toddie tries to clinch up. Toddie tries to clinch but Fielding moves away and Fielding counters by clinching up. Fielding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Toddie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fielding moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Toddie can't get the takedown.
Toddie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Toddie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fielding smiles and moves away.
Toddie is breathing heavily. Toddie wants to clinch. Fielding clinches with his opponent.
Fielding lands a takedown into guard.
Fielding drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toddie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fielding has Toddie in his guard. Fielding pushes Toddie off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Toddie closes the distance and pushes Fielding back into the cage. Toddie is working for takedown but Fielding is calmly controlling the position for now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fielding pulls Toddie into guard.
Toddie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fielding is keeping the position for now. Fielding manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fielding controlling the pace for now. Toddie is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fielding controlling the position easily from mount. Fielding wants to control the pace but Toddie is squirming around nicely. Fielding controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Dexter Fielding wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Fielding lands a nice shot that snaps Toddie's head back.
Fielding throws a right hand that Toddie ducks under and follows up with a left that Toddie also avoids with ease. Fielding looks to score with a jab to the body but Toddie is just out of range. Clay Toddie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fielding rushes Toddie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fielding gets a trip takedown into half guard. Fielding tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toddie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Toddie trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fielding looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Fielding dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Toddie avoids the body shot from Fielding.
Toddie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fielding was covering up waiting for the punch and Toddie finishes the takedown easily into guard. Toddie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Toddie wants to control from the top but Fielding keeps moving. Fielding is controlling Toddie's posture. Fielding has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toddie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fielding is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toddie is controlling him. Toddie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fielding wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Fielding has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Toddie has passed into side control.
Toddie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fielding is looking to regain half guard here but Toddie keeps moving and retains side control. Fielding manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toddie's best efforts. Toddie moves nicely into side control. Toddie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fielding has escaped the position, nice work there. Fielding manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fielding is looking to take a break and control but Toddie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Still in half guard, Fielding seems content to control. Toddie trying to hold on to Fielding's head to control him but Fielding postures up.
Fielding thows a huge punch but Toddie dodges it nicely.
Fielding is trying to control the action in half guard but Toddie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Well, if Fielding is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Fielding gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Toddie letting Fielding take a breather here. Toddie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fielding is defending well. Toddie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fielding backwards. Toddie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toddie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fielding makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fielding. Fielding striking off his back but it's not causing Toddie any problems. Toddie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fielding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Toddie being controlled here momentarily. Toddie preventing the sweep. Dexter Fielding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fielding looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Toddie has picked Fielding up and slammed him! Fielding can't keep hold of the triangle and Toddie manages to pass to side control! Toddie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fielding, who protects the arm well. Toddie throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Fielding is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toddie off and has taken his back! This has been an exciting period of action! Fielding working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Fielding has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Toddie's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fielding is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Toddie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Toddie for a finish.
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 Dexter Fielding. Well Fielding 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Fielding!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Oliveira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Dodson! 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, Thiago Oliveira! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dodson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dodson takes the fight into the clinch. Dodson is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dodson working hard to break the clinch. Oliveira has Dodson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dodson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dodson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Dodson tries to pull guard but Oliveira forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Dodson tries to pull guard but Oliveira forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oliveira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dodson can't get the takedown.
Dodson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dodson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliveira to keep the fight standing. Oliveira has Dodson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dodson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dodson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Dodson being controlled here, momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oliveira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Let's hope that Oliveira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thiago Oliveira wasn't active enough on the ground. Dodson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dodson wants to clinch and Oliveira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dodson's guard now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oliveira passes Dodson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Dodson wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it. Oliveira controlling the action here. Oliveira passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira cracks Dodson with a big elbow. You can see the frustration on Dodson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Oliveira staying calm. Oliveira has hold of Dodson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dodson seems comfortable defending it but Oliveira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dodson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dodson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Oliveira couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Oliveira! Thiago Oliveira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Arona fails with a takedown attempt. Belfort catches Arona with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Belfort pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arona needs to keep his hands up - Belfort had a free shot at his head there. Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Belfort lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top. Belfort shoots for a double leg takedown but Arona sprawls well. He's pushed Belfort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Belfort scores with a decent looking hook. Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belfort is fending him off so far but Arona persists. Nope, Belfort circles away and we're back to standing. Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort. Excellent takedown into side control there by Belfort. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Belfort taking a break here but Arona is having none of it and regains half guard. Arona actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arona looking for submissions off his back. Arona actively working from the bottom here. Arona tries to kick Belfort off but Belfort keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Belfort missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Belfort is just content to waste time from the top position. Arona takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Arona looking for a triangle here. Belfort is fighting it but it looks tight! Arona pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Belfort is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricardo Arona! Ricardo Arona thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iov Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salaheddine Aiteouakrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Era - enae Volare Mezzo. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iov Fedorov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salaheddine Aiteouakrim! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fedorov shoots for a takedown but Aiteouakrim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt. Aiteouakrim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fedorov checks a low kick from Aiteouakrim. Aiteouakrim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov looks for a takedown but Aiteouakrim sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fedorov checks a leg kick. Fedorov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but Aiteouakrim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fedorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aiteouakrim is fending him off so far but Fedorov persists. Nope, Aiteouakrim circles away and we're back to standing. Aiteouakrim feints a jab promting Fedorov to slip. Aiteouakrim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fedorov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Iov Fedorov has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aiteouakrim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fedorov. Fedorov is breathing heavily. Aiteouakrim lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt. Aiteouakrim throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Fedorov crashing down! Fedorov tries to stagger back to his feet but Aiteouakrim just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Fedorov asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salaheddine Aiteouakrim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Canciatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rua's choice of entrance music: Infected Mushroom - I Wish. Mario Canciatta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Canciatta! 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, Szogun Rua! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Canciatta is looking to chop away at Rua's legs. Canciatta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rua takes a step back to recover. Rua missing with a left hand there. Canciatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Canciatta misses with a head kick.
Canciatta tries a head kick but it misses.
Canciatta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Canciatta throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily. Canciatta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canciatta counters with an outside leg kick.
Canciatta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rua checks a low kick from Canciatta. Canciatta is looking to clinch. Nice cross by Rua. Canciatta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Canciatta throws a leg kick that misses. Canciatta throws a leg kick and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Canciatta connects with a solid leg kick. Canciatta misses with a head kick.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canciatta circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Canciatta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rua avoids the head kick by Canciatta.
Canciatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Canciatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua blocks a head kick by Canciatta.
Canciatta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A shot to the body from Canciatta misses and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Canciatta will be more careful next time no doubt. Mario Canciatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Canciatta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rua scores with a sloppy right hand. Canciatta should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Canciatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Canciatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away. A head kick misses from Canciatta. Canciatta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canciatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canciatta throws a head kick that misses. Canciatta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Canciatta misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rua throws a one two combo.
Canciatta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Rua. Rua throws a looping overhand right but Canciatta ducks down to avoid it. Rua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canciatta is out of range. A combination from Rua does no damage. Canciatta is looking to wear down Rua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Good work by Rua as he checks the leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Canciatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Rua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Canciatta dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Canciatta throws a leg kick but Rua sees it coming and checks it nicely. Canciatta needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there. Canciatta connects with an inside leg kick. Canciatta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rua checks a leg kick. Canciatta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice shot lands for Rua. Canciatta moves out of range of the body kick from Rua.
Canciatta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rua lands a jab-cross combination. Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Canciatta throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily. Canciatta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rua misses with a wild combination.
Canciatta tries to work over Rua's front leg with a kick but Rua checks it. Canciatta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rua takes a step back to recover. Canciatta throws out a leg kick but Rua moves out of range and Canciatta only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Canciatta tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Rua blocks the low kick. Rua avoids the head kick by Canciatta.
Canciatta throws a head kick that misses. Canciatta dodges the punch combination from Rua.
Rua misses with a hook. Canciatta ducked under it nicely. Canciatta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rua moves out of range of the body kick from Canciatta.
Canciatta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Canciatta is looking to chop away at Rua's legs. Canciatta misses with a low kick. Rua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Canciatta takes the fight into the clinch. Canciatta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Canciatta is pushing Rua up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Canciatta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canciatta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms. Canciatta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rua wants to break free but Canciatta has control.
Rua tries to pull guard but Canciatta won't allow it.
Rua has Canciatta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canciatta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Canciatta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Canciatta dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua tries to bum rush Canciatta with a series of wild strikes but Canciatta uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Canciatta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rua avoids a kick to the body.
Mario Canciatta is winning the standup battle so far. Canciatta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Canciatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Canciatta avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Canciatta lands a slapping body shot.
Canciatta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
Canciatta moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Canciatta trying to land knees to the body.
Canciatta'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. Rua is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canciatta to keep the fight standing. Canciatta controlling the action here for a moment.
Rua lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rua letting Canciatta take a breather here. Rua is trying to break the clinch but Canciatta is controlling him. Rua tries to pull guard but Canciatta holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Canciatta is stalling here.
Canciatta missing with knees to the body.
Rua letting Canciatta take a breather here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Canciatta. Canciatta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Canciatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range. Rua cracks Canciatta with a right hand to the side of the head. Szogun Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Canciatta is looking to slow Rua down with leg kicks. Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canciatta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Canciatta misses with a head kick.
Rua moves out of range as Canciatta throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Canciatta lands a nice looking body kick. Canciatta misses with a head kick.
Rua scores with a jab. Canciatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Canciatta throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily. Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mario Canciatta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canciatta throws a head kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A thudding body kick lands there by Canciatta!
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! A head kick misses from Canciatta.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Canciatta showed his dominance in that final round. Well Canciatta 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Canciatta! During a confident post fight interview, Mario Canciatta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hern Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shawn Blades - California Dream. Hern Vargas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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264 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hern Vargas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Fabiano! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Fabiano.
Fabiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fabiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fabiano's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Vargas sitting in guard, not really doing much. Vargas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vargas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hern Vargas wasn't doing enough on the ground. Fabiano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fabiano throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily. Fabiano is looking to land body kicks. Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown. Fabiano tries to sprawl out of it but Vargas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fabiano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Fabiano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vargas blocks a head kick by Fabiano.
Nice body punch from Vargas. Fabiano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fabiano circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fabiano throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Wagner Fabiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vargas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fabiano sprawls well initially but Vargas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Vargas seems to be looking for submissions.
Vargas is looking to advance position but Fabiano won't allow it. Fabiano taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard. Vargas content to control rather than advance. Fabiano is defending against the submission attempts here by Vargas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vargas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Vargas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fabiano! Vargas lands a big shot there that rocks Fabiano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vargas fails to take his opponent's back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hern Vargas dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Fabiano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fabiano has managed to clinch.
Fabiano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fabiano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vargas avoids it. Vargas wants a takedown but no success here.
Fabiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fabiano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Fabiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fabiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vargas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fabiano lands with a nice body kick. Hern Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fabiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fabiano misses with the combination.
Fabiano tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fabiano lands a big head kick that sends Vargas tumbling to the mat! Fabiano takes a step backwards and waves Vargas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hern Vargas has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fabiano lands a big head kick that sends Vargas tumbling to the mat! Fabiano takes a step backwards and waves Vargas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vargas is rocked! Fabiano throws a right and a left that both miss. Vargas shoots for a takedown but Fabiano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Fabiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Vargas circles away.
Fabiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fabiano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fabiano lands a head kick. Vargas smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Vargas shoots in and drives through. Fabiano sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hern Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fabiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fabiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt and Fabiano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vargas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hern Vargas's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fabiano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fabiano thuds a left hand into Vargas's body. Fabiano lands a big head kick that sends Vargas tumbling to the mat! Fabiano takes a step backwards and waves Vargas back to his feet - he wants the finish! Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fabiano looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Fabiano backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Vargas's temple! It sends Vargas violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Fabiano celebrates and the doctors try to help Vargas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Wagner Fabiano! Wagner Fabiano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Silva! 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, Larry Hayes! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hayes pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch. Silva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hayes is trying to keep an underhook but Silva manages to get the takedown into half guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Hayes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hayes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hayes kicks off Silva and gets to his feet. Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Hayes's guard. Hayes is trying to keep Silva in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hayes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayes is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hayes has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Hayes manages to pass to side control! Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hayes avoids the strikes from the bottom by Silva. Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working. Hayes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hayes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Silva stops Hayes from passing to mount. Silva is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva is working hard here to advance position. Hayes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hayes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hayes decides to take the fight back to the feet. Silva gets tackled into the cage by Hayes. Hayes maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hayes pulls guard successfully.
Silva throwing strikes but missing. Hayes is trying to keep Silva in close.
Hayes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. Hayes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hayes controlling Silva's posture. Hayes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hayes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva throws a strike but Hayes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hayes pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Silva is staying active underneath Hayes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Silva trying to hold on to Hayes's head to control him but Hayes postures up.
Hayes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hayes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Hayes will probably get the nod. That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thiago Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva. Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there. Hayes parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hayes to escape.
Hayes is not content to let Silva control the position. Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there. Hayes regains half guard, as Silva was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hayes manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayes is on top in guard.
Hayes drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Hayes off! Hayes jumps back into Silva's guard. Hayes looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayes's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva 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. Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hayes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Silva throwing strikes but missing. Hayes keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Silva trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom. Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hayes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard. Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva wants to sweep here but Hayes controlling him for the moment. Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hayes controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hayes has passed into half guard!
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hayes decides to return to a standing position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hayes throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease. Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hayes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hayes wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it. Hayes controlling Silva's posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silva dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Silva trying to advance position but Hayes counters by regaining guard. Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Silva wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving. Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayes has wrist control. Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard. Hayes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Hayes pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hayes escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hayes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Hayes is chipping away with strikes.
Hayes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva is trying to get back to half guard. Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Silva trying to control here.
Silva is staying active underneath Hayes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hayes wants to stand up but Silva is controlling the position.
Hayes scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva looking for submissions off his back. Hayes is figuring out what he wants to do next. Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Hayes prevents Silva from improving his position. Thiago Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hayes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hayes is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayes to get the leverage. Silva is trying to control but Hayes manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hayes is standing up, even though he is in mount. Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard. Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Silva throws a big right hand that misses. Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. 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! Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hayes lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thiago Silva. I think Silva 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thiago Silva! Thiago Silva took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Whoomp There it is as his entrance music. Tyler Durden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Durden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Durden feints a jab promting Sackett to slip. Durden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sackett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away. Sackett fails with a takedown attempt. Durden misses with a looping left. Durden throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Durden checks the leg kick. Durden thuds a left hand into Sackett's body. Durden tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch. Durden wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
Durden keeps control of Sackett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Durden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sackett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durden effectively controlling the action here. Durden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sackett slips under a jab from Durden. Orlando Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sackett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durden swivels and escapes. Sackett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sackett. Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sackett dives in and grabs Durden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durden pushes down on Sackett's head and hops out. Durden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durden throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range. Sackett shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett clinches up with Durden and pushes him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks. Sackett tries to clinch up. Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Durden thuds a left hand into Sackett's body. A left lands for Durden.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sackett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away. Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
Durden misses with a straight left. Sackett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Durden dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut! Durden scores with a body shot.
Sackett looks gassed! Durden lands a jab to the head.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily. Sackett shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well. Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sackett backs up against the cage.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Durden throws a hook but Sackett blocks it. Durden misses with a straight left. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Durden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sackett avoids the body shot from Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab. Durden scores with a jab to the body. Sackett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Durden. A big right from Durden misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sackett. Nice cross by Durden. A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target. Sackett misses with a body kick. Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Durden misses with a two punch combination.
Sackett shoots in but no luck this time. Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sackett. A big right from Durden misses. Durden sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sackett connects with a body shot. A punch combination from Durden misses. Durden thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sackett blocks a jab. Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far. Durden looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range. Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range. Durden tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sackett tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it. Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sackett misses with a straight right. Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. This has been an exciting period of action! Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackett's head. Sackett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Durden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sackett tries for a takedown but Durden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though. Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden. Durden checks a low kick from Sackett. Nice jab there from Durden. Sackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durden's head. Durden misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sackett tries for a takedown but Durden circles away easily letting Durden counter with a right hand. Sackett is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Durden thows a left - swing and a miss! 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! Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden. Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett. Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Durden. Sackett moves into the clinch. Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sackett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durden but Durden pushes him off and we're back to square one. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sackett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Durden is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sackett. Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Durden scores with a decent looking hook. A big right from Durden misses. Sackett shoots for a takedown but Durden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett. Durden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands. Sackett shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well. Sackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Durden can't break the clinch.
Sackett is trying to break free. Sackett working hard to break the clinch. Sackett is trying to break the clinch but Durden has him pressed against the cage. Durden wants to break free but Sackett has control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sackett breaks the clinch.
Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Sackett shoots for a double leg takedown but Durden sprawls well. He's pushed Sackett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sackett. Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nice defenses there by Sackett. Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden misses the jab. Durden misses with a looping right. Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sackett thows a body kick. Durden tries to catch it but that hurt him. Sackett doesn't succeed with the takedown and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Durden scores with a jab to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt. Sackett shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Durden cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sackett walks into a jab. Some wild striking there from Durden.
Sackett shoots in but Durden avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Durden misses with a wild body shot. Durden tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot. Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target. Durden misses with a wild combination.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Orlando Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sackett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durden's waist but Durden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sackett off to one side. Tyler Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett. Sackett misses with a body kick. Sackett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Durden counters with a nice body shot. Sackett shoots and misses and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Durden scores with a three punch combo!
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyler Durden showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
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