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RMA #10 - Thor x Thorn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Aguiar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aguiar.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Aguiar.
Aguiar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aguiar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Aguiar shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aguiar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws a right hand that Aguiar ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguiar also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aguiar.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Aguiar ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Aguiar is looking for a kimura here.
Aguiar is looking for a kimura here.
Aguiar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aguiar is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aguiar to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguiar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aguiar on the ground.
Aguiar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aguiar working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Aguiar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar wants to finish this one by submission but Diaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aguiar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aguiar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diaz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aguiar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Aguiar is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Aguiar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aguiar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguiar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Aguiar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aguiar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aguiar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Aguiar.
Aguiar fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Felipe Aguiar has been cut.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Aguiar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aguiar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aguiar somewhat.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Aguiar avoids nicely.
Aguiar shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Aguiar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aguiar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aguiar somewhat.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Aguiar moved out of range nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aguiar.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Aguiar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguiar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Diaz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Aguiar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Kaphwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Kaphwan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Kaphwan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaphwan closes the distance looking to clinch
so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kaphwan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kaphwan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaphwan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Kaphwan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Kaphwan defends easily.
Kaphwan preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaphwan wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dos Santos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaphwan to the ground. Dos Santos is now in Kaphwan's guard.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Kaphwan blocks nicely.
Kaphwan wants to stand and escape but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Kaphwan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Kaphwan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaphwan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaphwan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Santos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kaphwan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaphwan has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos controls Kaphwan momentarily but Kaphwan frees himself.
Kaphwan trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaphwan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dos Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dos Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dos Santos!
Kaphwan is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Santos in side control, throwing shots but Kaphwan defends.
Dos Santos is trying to ground and pound but Kaphwan uses the momentary lack of control by Dos Santos to regain half guard.
Kaphwan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaphwan keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaphwan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaphwan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos can't escape the position.
Kaphwan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kaphwan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dos Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaphwan was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaphwan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaphwan is on top in guard.
Kaphwan wanted to stand there but Dos Santos had control of the position.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kaphwan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kaphwan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos has his foot on Kaphwan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaphwan works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kaphwan drives through with a takedown into Dos Santos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dos Santos punching from the bottom.
Dos Santos has his feet on Kaphwan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dos Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kaphwan regains half guard, as Dos Santos was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaphwan tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaphwan's head.
Kaphwan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaphwan.
Dos Santos throws an elbow that misses. Kaphwan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dos Santos's guard. Nice move by Kaphwan!
Dos Santos is pulling down on Kaphwan's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaphwan, at least for the moment.
Kaphwan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but Kaphwan controlling him for the moment.
Kaphwan wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kaphwan trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaphwan tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaphwan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaphwan darts in trying to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kaphwan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaphwan is in a horrible position here. Dos Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dos Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaphwan's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos breaks from Kaphwan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaphwan is rocked!
Dos Santos unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kaphwan wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dos Santos celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mv bill - 3 da madruga. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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191 lbs
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221 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Mattos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattos misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mattos!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mattos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Mattos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mattos is breathing heavily.
Silva dominating with strikes here.
Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mattos is rocked!
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Mattos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mattos scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Silva land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Silva stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robson Silva!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Robson Silva made sure he mentioned ANABOLIC **160**, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudu Pizzato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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191 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dudu Pizzato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kent Powell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizzato has his takedown stuffed
and Powell counters with a left to the body.
Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Powell stops Pizzato from standing up.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Pizzato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pizzato keeping full guard, as Powell tries to pass.
Pizzato keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Pizzato 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.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
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!
Powell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pizzato is keeping the position for now.
Powell scoring with some ground and pound.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
Powell is pushing down on Pizzato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pizzato is fighting to maintain full guard but Powell has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell is nestled in close to Pizzato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Powell lands with a punch from half guard.
Powell is thwarting Pizzato's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizzato wants to get back to full guard but Powell has passed into side control.
Powell lands an elbow.
Powell scores with punches from side control.
Powell controls the position.
Powell cracks Pizzato with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell scoring with punches from side control.
Pizzato is rocked!
Powell scores with punches from side control.
Oh Pizzato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Pizzato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pizzato is breathing heavily.
Powell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big shot lands for Powell! That's hurt Pizzato! Will he recover? Powell fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Powell!
Post fight, an emotional Kent Powell said 'Show me the money.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Pais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomaz Turbando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turbando has chosen Boombastic - Shaggy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Pais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomaz Turbando!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pais drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pais with a nice head shot there.
Turbando preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pais scoring with some ground and pound.
Pais postures up.
Turbando working for a triangle but Pais defends it easily.
Pais throws an elbow that misses. Turbando uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pais's guard. Nice move by Turbando!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turbando won't allow Pais to sweep him here.
Turbando wants to get up but he can't break Pais's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pais managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pais tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais has Turbando pulled in close to control his posture.
Turbando tries to stand but Pais is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pais shoots in and gets a takedown into Turbando's guard.
Pais throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turbando works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pais postures up in Turbando's guard and throws a big left but Turbando blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pais accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pais stops Turbando from standing up.
Pais is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pais scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turbando keeping full guard, as Pais tries to pass.
Pais is working Turbando over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbando has momentary wrist control but Pais slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turbando will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pais postures up in Turbando's guard and throws a big left but Turbando blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pais accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turbando avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turbando preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turbando looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turbando looks gassed!
Pais makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pais in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pais postures up and lands a big shot to Turbando's brow.
Pais stands and throws Turbando's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pais landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pais grinds an elbow into Turbando's temple.
Pais cracks Turbando with a big elbow.
Turbando taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pais working the head and body with strikes.
Turbando on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Turbando taking a bit of punishment here - Pais scoring with strikes.
Turbando is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turbando taking punishment in the form of punches.
Turbando is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pais looks up at the clock and then as Turbando takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pais smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pais looks up at the clock and then as Turbando takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pais smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turbando taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbando takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pais working the ground and pound.
Pais is working Turbando over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turbando takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Turbando takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Turbando is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pais is putting a hurting on Turbando here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pais working the head and body with strikes.
Pais landing strikes.
Pais lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turbando takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Turbando is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pais scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pais landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Pais dominated that 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.
Turbando gets caught napping as Pais dives in and scores a takedown. Turbando manages to retain guard.
Pais passes Turbando's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pais knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turbando on the ground.
Pais working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pais landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pais looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turbando with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pais winds up and cracks Turbando with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pais lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pais is pressing down on Turbando's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turbando is holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pais is nestled in close to Turbando, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pais connects with a nice short shot to Turbando's temple.
Turbando is breathing heavily.
Pais is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pais is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turbando can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pais lands a nice short elbow.
Pais landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pais scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pais seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pais working the head and body with strikes.
Turbando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Pais there.
Thiago Pais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pais is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turbando taking some punishment here, with Pais in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Pais.
Pais is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pais connects with a nice short shot to Turbando's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbando taking some punishment here, with Pais in his half guard.
Pais lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pais takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pais slips a nice elbow through Turbando's hands, connecting with Turbando's forehead.
Pais is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pais dominating with strikes here.
Pais unloading with bombs!
Pais lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Turbando hang on?
Pais lands a big elbow.
Pais landing strikes from the mount and Turbando is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pais landing punches.
Pais is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pais is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turbando can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pais breaks from Turbando's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pais with a couple of short strikes.
Pais with the ground and pound from mount.
Pais lands a big shot there that rocks Turbando but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pais scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Turbando?
Turbando is rocked!
Pais punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turbando is still in real trouble! Can Pais finish him?
Pais landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pais cracks Turbando with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Pais!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Me Gusta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiaguin Leite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Me Gusta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiaguin Leite!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gusta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gusta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gusta scores with a push kick.
Gusta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Me Gusta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leite tries to clinch but Gusta moves out of range.
Leite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Gusta as Leite shoots in.
Leite throws a head kick but Gusta moves out of range.
Leite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusta. Leite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Leite.
Leite takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gusta thumps Leite with a low kick.
Gusta just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusta scoring well with a low kick there.
Gusta lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gusta, right into the meat.
Gusta stuffs the takedown attempt from Leite. Leite gets slowly back to his feet.
Me Gusta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiaguin Leite.
Gusta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Me Gusta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gusta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gusta.
Nice body kick there by Gusta.
Gusta is looking to wear down Leite with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gusta's waist but Gusta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leite off to one side.
Leite is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gusta.
Leite bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leite looks gassed!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gusta keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leite in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leite working away.
Gusta pushes Leite away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leite gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leite in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusta wants to control but Leite postures up.
Leite throws an elbow but Gusta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leite tries for a kimura but Gusta is defending well.
Gusta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Leite's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leite controls the position.
Leite wants to control but Gusta is keeping him busy.
Gusta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gusta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gusta is pushing Leite's head away, looking to escape. Leite manages to hold on to the position though.
Gusta is letting Leite control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leite stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Leite shoots for a takedown but Gusta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gusta.
Gusta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Leite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gusta's waist but Gusta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leite off to one side.
A good leg kick by Gusta.
Leite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leite blocks a head kick by Gusta.
Leite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gusta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leite takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gusta lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gusta!
Leite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leite missing with a left hand there. Gusta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gusta scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Gusta.
Gusta throws a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Gusta.
Gusta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusta tries a head kick but it misses.
Gusta takes a swing at Leite's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leite shoots in but Gusta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leite takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gusta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Me Gusta dominated that round.
That's time! Gusta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gusta as he jumps to the side.
Gusta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gusta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leite moves away.
Leite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gusta swivels and escapes.
Leite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Me Gusta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiaguin Leite.
Leite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gusta is fending him off so far but Leite persists. Nope, Gusta circles away and we're back to standing.
Gusta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leite momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Gusta.
Me Gusta is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Gusta tenderised Leite's leg. Leite is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gusta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusta lands with a kick to the temple. Leite shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leite is breathing heavily.
Gusta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gusta thuds a left hand into Leite's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusta jabs at Leite's body.
Leite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leite blocks a head kick by Gusta.
Nice uppercut lands for Gusta. That snapped Leite's head back.
Leite is rocked!
Thiaguin Leite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leite doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusta circles away.
Leite is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusta finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Gusta.
Gusta connects with a high kick.
Gusta connects with a combination that backs up Leite into the cage. Gusta lands a flurry of punches that gets past Leite's guard. Leite is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Gusta bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Me Gusta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeh Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeh Duarte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Experienced |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeh Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Duarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duarte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duarte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duarte can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Duarte tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Duarte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short left from Duarte.
Duarte pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Duarte.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Duarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duarte lands a nice uppercut.
Duarte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Duarte.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Duarte blocks with his arms.
Duarte lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duarte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Duarte.
Duarte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duarte lands with a right to the head.
Duarte is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duarte down to the mat. Duarte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duarte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Duarte drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Duarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duarte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Duarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Duarte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duarte scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duarte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Duarte lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duarte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duarte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duarte.
Duarte lands with a left to the head.
Duarte lands with a left to the head.
Duarte gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duarte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zeh Duarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duarte tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duarte to the ground. Duarte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Duarte has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Duarte scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Duarte lands a shoulder strike.
Duarte lands an uppercut.
Duarte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duarte scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duarte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duarte instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Duarte.
Duarte lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Duarte.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte lands an uppercut.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Duarte.
Duarte lands with a right to the head.
Duarte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Duarte.
Duarte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duarte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Duarte.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duarte fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duarte drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duarte digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
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 short left from Duarte.
Duarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Duarte.
Duarte lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Duarte lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Duarte.
Duarte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duarte lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie wants a takedown.
Duarte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Duarte manages to get underhooks.
Gracie pulls guard.
Duarte wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeh Duarte dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duarte drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Duarte lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Duarte.
Duarte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Duarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Duarte lands a right hand.
Duarte scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duarte.
Duarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Duarte.
Duarte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Duarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duarte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Duarte lands with a right to the head.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Duarte lands a right hand.
Duarte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duarte lands with a short shot to the head.
Duarte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duarte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Duarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duarte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duarte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duarte scores with a hook to the body.
Duarte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Duarte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duarte pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Duarte.
Duarte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Duarte.
Duarte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duarte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duarte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duarte lands an uppercut.
Zeh Duarte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie jumps guard but Duarte stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duarte works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Duarte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duarte digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duarte lands with a left to the head.
Duarte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Good body shot from Duarte.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duarte.
Nice body punch from Duarte - that landed with a thud.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duarte works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Duarte - that landed with a thud.
Duarte gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duarte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duarte pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duarte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duarte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duarte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Duarte.
Duarte is working Gracie over against the cage.
Duarte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Duarte won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duarte.
Duarte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duarte lands a body shot.
Duarte lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Duarte.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Duarte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Duarte.
A nice left hand lands by Duarte.
Gracie is working for takedown but Duarte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Duarte pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duarte works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Duarte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duarte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duarte gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duarte lands a right hand.
Duarte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Duarte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duarte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duarte lands a shoulder strike.
Duarte lands with a light punch inside.
Duarte scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duarte.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duarte.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Duarte is controlling the position.
Duarte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Duarte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeh Duarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duarte can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Duarte looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie won't allow Duarte to get back to his feet.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duarte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duarte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie stops Duarte from standing up.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duarte wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Duarte's guard.
Gracie won't allow Duarte to get back to his feet.
Duarte has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Duarte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duarte manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Duarte's guard.
Duarte wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Raphael Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Duarte screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Raphael Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marduk Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Dougan - Clubbed to Death. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marduk Thorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
God of Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorn as he jumps to the side.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorn lands with a hook. God of Thunder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marduk Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses God of Thunder's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and God of Thunder moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends God of Thunder tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves God of Thunder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
God of Thunder is rocked!
It looks like Thor God of Thunder 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!
Thorn throws a head kick but God of Thunder moves out of range.
God of Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends God of Thunder to the canvas! Thorn follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marduk Thorn!
Marduk Thorn is the new featherweight champion!
Marduk Thorn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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