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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Grossenschwarzberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera has chosen Right Said FRED---I'm to Sexy as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niklas Grossenschwarzberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Rivera blocks the leg kick.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Grossenschwarzberger fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Grossenschwarzberger.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grossenschwarzberger is breathing heavily.
Rivera lands with a light punch inside.
Rivera drops Grossenschwarzberger with a big knee straight up the middle! Grossenschwarzberger is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Grossenschwarzberger is rocked!
It looks like Niklas Grossenschwarzberger has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grossenschwarzberger, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Grossenschwarzberger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera lands a big knee to the head and Grossenschwarzberger goes down! Rivera pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Rivera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior comes to the cage accompanied by Korn-Freak on a leash. Franklin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mudvayne - Not Falling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! George Franklin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin misses with a body shot.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
Warrior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warrior slips nicely into half guard.
Warrior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin wants to control but Warrior is keeping busy.
Franklin is not content to let Warrior control the position.
Warrior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warrior lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but Warrior has control of the leg.
Warrior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warrior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to avoid it but Warrior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franklin to the ground. Franklin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Warrior keeps it at a distance.
Franklin with a poor takedown
so Warrior counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Franklin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warrior defends well.
Warrior preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warrior has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.
Franklin looks gassed!
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Warrior stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warrior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franklin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into side control. Franklin won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franklin, who protects the arm well.
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warrior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franklin, who protects the arm well.
Warrior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franklin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Franklin taking a bit of punishment here - Warrior scoring with strikes.
Warrior moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
Warrior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Franklin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franklin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Warrior is looking for a kimura but Franklin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warrior to get the leverage.
Franklin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Warrior.
Franklin has his foot on Warrior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warrior works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warrior advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Warrior scores a takedown into full mount!
Warrior is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franklin is surviving well by controlling Warrior's body position as best he can.
Franklin gets back to half guard.
Warrior trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
Warrior is looking for a kimura here.
Ultimate Warrior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warrior prevents Franklin from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior is nestled in close to Franklin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Warrior wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Warrior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franklin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franklin trying to control here.
Warrior works his foot free and advances to mount.
Franklin regains half guard.
Franklin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Warrior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Warrior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franklin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to reverse the position but Warrior maintains control.
Warrior mounts Franklin! Really nice guard pass there!
Warrior with a couple of short strikes.
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warrior is working for a guillotine from mount but Franklin frees his head quite easily.
Warrior looking to finish with strikes here!
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warrior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Franklin regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Warrior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Warrior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franklin defending well though.
Warrior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
Warrior passes Franklin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warrior with the ground and pound but Franklin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Franklin fails with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Franklin working for a triangle but Warrior defends it easily.
Franklin controls Warrior momentarily but Warrior frees himself.
Warrior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warrior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Warrior passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Franklin!
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Warrior has a good base and remains in mount.
Warrior mounts Franklin! Really nice guard pass there!
Warrior lands with some strikes.
Warrior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Franklin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Warrior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Franklin turns into him and now he's in Warrior's guard.
Franklin cracks Warrior with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin gets to his feet. Warrior looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warrior.
Franklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warrior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Warrior.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warrior wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warrior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warrior trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Warrior is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franklin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warrior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warrior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior is pushing down on Franklin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Franklin is fighting to maintain full guard but Warrior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ultimate Warrior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but Warrior has control of the leg.
Warrior passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
George Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Franklin pushes Warrior away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warrior gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Warrior controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Warrior just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Franklin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warrior backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warrior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Warrior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Gamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paiva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Darude - Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dog Gamma had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Gamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Paiva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiva instigates a clinch.
A short right from Paiva.
Gamma blocks an uppercut.
Gamma lands a left hand.
Paiva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paiva blocks an elbow strike from Gamma.
Paiva swings wildly with an uppercut but Gamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paiva lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gamma.
Gamma is stalling here.
Gamma trying to stall but Paiva improves his position.
Paiva avoids the elbow strike from Gamma, against the cage.
Paiva swings wildly with an uppercut but Gamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gamma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paiva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gamma.
Paiva managing to block the knees to the body from Gamma.
Paiva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paiva digs a right hand into Gamma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gamma's gas tank.
Paiva lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paiva.
Come on Gamma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paiva avoids the elbow strike from Gamma, against the cage.
Paiva swings wildly with an uppercut but Gamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paiva.
Gamma stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamma throws an elbow that misses.
Paiva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gamma backwards.
Paiva lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gamma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paiva's brow.
Gamma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gamma throws a head punch that misses.
Gamma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paiva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paiva works the jab nicely.
Paiva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paiva throws a series of punches but Gamma avoids them all with ease.
Paiva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paiva misses with an uppercut.
Gamma moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Gamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paiva closes the distance and clinches.
Gamma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paiva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gamma backwards.
Paiva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paiva throws a head punch that misses.
Paiva misses with some punches.
Paiva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gamma.
Gamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paiva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paiva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gamma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Gamma.
Gamma struggles to land a body shot inside as Paiva controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiva lands a nice uppercut.
Gamma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paiva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gamma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paiva as the two fighters clinch.
Paiva blocks the elbow strike.
Paiva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gammas head.
Paiva lands a body shot.
Gamma is breathing heavily.
Paiva lands a shoulder strike.
Paiva lands an uppercut.
Paiva lands a body shot.
Gamma looking to stall.
Gamma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paiva lands a hook that snaps the head of Gamma backwards.
Paiva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gamma backwards.
Paiva misses with the head strike.
Gamma blocking some punches.
Paiva scores with a hook to the body.
Gamma is stalling here.
Paiva lands a hook that snaps the head of Gamma backwards.
Paiva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamma backwards.
Paiva is leaning against Gamma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paiva misses with a punch on the inside.
Gamma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paiva is defending well for now.
Paiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiva lands a left hand.
Paiva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paiva is pressed up against the cage. Gamma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paiva down to the mat. Paiva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paiva misses with a wild combination.
Paiva tries to clinch up but Gamma circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Paiva coming out on top.
Paiva misses with a wild body shot.
Gamma closes the distance but Paiva moves to the side
and Paiva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamma throws an elbow that misses.
Paiva works on Gamma's body with a couple of short punches.
Paiva throws a punch but it's blocked by Gamma.
Paiva lands with a right to the head.
Gamma blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Paiva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Gamma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gamma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paiva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paiva scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Paiva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paiva is adopting a defensive guard.
Paiva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gamma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gamma looking to sit in guard and control but Paiva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paiva manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paiva pushes Gamma off and gets back to his feet.
Paiva swings for the body but Gamma moves out of range.
Gamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paiva tries to avoid it but Gamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paiva to the ground. Paiva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamma clinches but Paiva breaks the clinch
and Paiva counters with a one-two to the body.
Paiva takes a swing at Gamma's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gamma lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paiva is on top in guard.
Paiva postures up.
Paiva wants to stand and escape but instead Gamma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gamma pushes down on Paiva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paiva wants to get back to full guard but Gamma has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paiva tries to lock up and control but Gamma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gamma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paiva tries to hold on but Gamma postures up.
Gamma lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dog Gamma will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paiva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gamma counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paiva!
Gamma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paiva is looking to escape.
Paiva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paiva wants to hold on but Gamma pushes him away.
Paiva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gamma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paiva is looking to escape.
Paiva can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamma avoids the attempt from Paiva to control.
Gamma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paiva is looking to escape.
Gamma landing strikes from the mount and Paiva is in trouble!
Gamma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paiva is rocked!
Paiva takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gamma's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dog Gamma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colin Ferraro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomez Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colin Ferraro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gomez Adams!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferraro tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferraro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adams won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferraro working away.
Adams prevents Ferraro from moving into mount.
Adams is trying to control Ferraro's posture but Ferraro avoids it.
Ferraro wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Ferraro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferraro misses with a head kick.
Ferraro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferraro's guard.
Ferraro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adams controls the pace.
Ferraro striking off his back but it's not causing Adams any problems.
Adams content to stall in guard here.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams wants to control from the top but Ferraro keeps moving.
Adams content to stall in guard here.
Adams wants to control from the top but Ferraro keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferraro working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Ferraro is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
Ferraro is breathing heavily.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gomez Adams just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ferraro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferraro tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adams works his way into full mount!
Ferraro is desperately trying to improve his position but Adams has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferraro is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.
Adams with shots to the head and body - Ferraro looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams has hold of Ferraro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ferraro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ferraro is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.
Ferraro can't escape the position.
Adams looking to control but Ferraro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferraro working to try and regain half guard.
Ferraro wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferraro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Adams controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomez Adams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Ferraro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferraro.
Ferraro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Adams digs a right hand into Ferraro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferraro's gas tank.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferraro walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Ferraro pushes him off.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferraro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferraro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Colin Ferraro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gomez Adams.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Ferraro.
Ferraro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams avoids the head kick by Ferraro.
Ferraro shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adams's waist but Adams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferraro off to one side.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferraro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferraro is not content to let Adams control the position.
Ferraro is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Ferraro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams looks up at the clock and then as Ferraro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Adams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes a little break here. Ferraro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Adams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ferraro to his feet.
Adams blocks a head kick by Ferraro.
Ferraro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferraro counters with a big head kick but Adams shrugs it off.
Adams dives in and grabs Ferraro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferraro pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Colin Ferraro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferraro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adams moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferraro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferraro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adams drags the fight down to the ground.
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferraro gets to his feet. Adams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferraro misses with a takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferraro darts in trying to clinch
and Adams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferraro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams forces Ferraro back against the cage and clinches.
Adams gets control of Ferraro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferraro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams working a defensive guard but Ferraro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ferraro working away.
Ferraro swings around for an armbar but Adams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferraro's guard.
Adams stays in close to Ferraro's body and controls the position.
Ferraro keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams trying to control but Ferraro is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomez Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferraro.
Ferraro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Ferraro misses.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferraro's waist but Ferraro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Colin Ferraro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferraro has his takedown stuffed
and Adams counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferraro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferraro is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferraro!
Adams controlling from mount.
Adams raining down shots from the mount!
Adams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adams working for a guillotine from mount but Ferraro is in no mood to give up.
Adams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferraro is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro tries to hold on but Adams postures up.
Adams controlling from mount.
Ferraro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gomez Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams has his feet on Ferraro's thighs here. He's pushed Ferraro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ferraro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gomez Adams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barnie Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Ultimate Victory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Renato Alves enters the cage!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barnie Bradstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Alves!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradstone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bradstone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradstone.
Bradstone misses the jab.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradstone is looking to clinch.
Bradstone avoids the body shot from Alves.
Bradstone ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Bradstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradstone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bradstone connects with a jab.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradstone.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradstone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradstone wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Bradstone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to control from the top but Bradstone keeps moving.
Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bradstone's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bradstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bradstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Bradstone is predictable there
and Alves counters with a three punch combo that has Bradstone backing up. Bradstone nods at Alves to acknowledge the strikes.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Bradstone counters with a straight right hand.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradstone.
Bradstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradstone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Bradstone tries to move into range but Alves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bradstone blocks a jab.
Alves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bradstone in his tracks.
Alves misses with the combination.
Bradstone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradstone walks into a straight right hand from Alves.
Alves lands with a cross.
Bradstone misses with an uppercut.
Bradstone avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradstone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Alves misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Bradstone.
Alves looks gassed!
Alves throws a right and a left that Bradstone avoids nicely.
Alves misses with a combination
and Bradstone moves into the clinch.
Bradstone works on Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Alves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bradstone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bradstone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A bit of stalling here from Bradstone.
Bradstone prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradstone.
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice combination there by Alves.
Bradstone blocks a jab.
Alves misses with the combination.
Bradstone scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Renato Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradstone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradstone.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradstone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves decides to pull guard.
Bradstone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradstone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bradstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves has his foot on Bradstone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradstone works his way back into a safe position though.
Bradstone won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnie Bradstone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Barnie Bradstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradstone thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnie Bradstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradstone ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Bradstone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves looks to land a combination but Bradstone avoids it well.
Bradstone connects with a nice looking jab.
Bradstone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bradstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Bradstone shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Bradstone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves throws the left hand but Bradstone avoids the punch easily.
Bradstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradstone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alves if he has to take too many more of those.
Alves throws a sloppy body shot
and Bradstone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Alves lands with an uppercut that bounces Bradstone off the cage and back into rage.
Alves moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Alves blocks the leg kick.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bradstone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bradstone defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Alves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bradstone scores with a sloppy right hand. Alves should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bradstone.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Bradstone moves away and avoids it.
Bradstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bradstone's guard.
Alves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bradstone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alves has Bradstone in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bradstone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bradstone postures up.
Bradstone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves's head.
Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradstone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone chips away with some ground and pound.
Bradstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Alves wants to sweep here but Bradstone controlling him for the moment.
Alves controls Bradstone momentarily but Bradstone frees himself.
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradstone is aware though and is defending well.
Bradstone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bradstone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Bradstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bradstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnie Bradstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Alves.
Bradstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Bradstone.
Bradstone ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Bradstone throws a shot to the body.
Bradstone lands a two punch combo.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bradstone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bradstone walks into a jab.
Alves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bradstone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bradstone wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnie Bradstone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alves missing with a left hand there. Bradstone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves misses with a hook.
Bradstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradstone moves away.
Bradstone looks to throw the jab but Alves is out of range.
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone lands a right hook to the body.
Bradstone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradstone throws a front kick aimed at Alves's knee but Alves avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bradstone.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradstone's head.
Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradstone's head.
Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Bradstone defends the submission attempt.
Bradstone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alves's back!
Alves is trying to break free.
Bradstone scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alves is in bad spot here.
Bradstone scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Alves can't escape the position.
Bradstone gets his hands free as Alves looks to control.
Bradstone lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Alves wants to escape the position.
Bradstone lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bradstone lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Barnie Bradstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is covering up but some of the strikes from Bradstone are getting through and doing damage.
Alves tries to escape the position.
Bradstone lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Alves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bradstone.
Alves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Renato Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradstone gets his hands free as Alves looks to control.
Alves tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bradstone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bradstone is riding his opponent, not letting Alves buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bradstone is trying to stick to Alves's back but Alves is turning into Bradstone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bradstone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alves.
Alves pushes down on Bradstone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bradstone wants to control but Alves is keeping busy.
Alves is looking for a kimura but Bradstone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alves to get the leverage.
Alves is working for a kimura but Bradstone is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Barnie Bradstone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradstone, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnie Bradstone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winter Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stglitz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Godsmack Awake. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hugo Stglitz enters the cage!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winter Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Stglitz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge shoots for a takedown but Stglitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stglitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stglitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stglitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stglitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stglitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jorge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stglitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stglitz.
Stglitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but Stglitz shows good takedown defense.
Stglitz is looking to clinch.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Stglitz.
Stglitz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stglitz pushes Jorge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorge fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winter Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Stglitz.
Jorge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stglitz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stglitz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stglitz tries to get to full guard but Jorge has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stglitz is pulling down on Jorge's head. It's preventing any offense from Jorge, at least for the moment.
Stglitz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jorge is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stglitz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jorge trying to control but Stglitz is working from the bottom.
Jorge looking to sit in guard and control but Stglitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jorge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stglitz passes into side control.
Stglitz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jorge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jorge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stglitz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stglitz trying to pass the guard but Jorge defending well.
Jorge tries to roll over but Stglitz keeps him under control.
Stglitz passes into side control, despite Jorge's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stglitz is looking to take a break and control but Jorge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stglitz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jorge regains half guard.
Stglitz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jorge.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jorge wants to control but Stglitz postures up.
Stglitz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stglitz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stglitz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jorge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stglitz!
Stglitz is squirming around, avoiding Jorge's attempts to control the action.
Jorge lands a big elbow.
Stglitz can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Stglitz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stglitz throws a nice looking combination but Jorge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorge dodges the punch combination from Stglitz.
Jorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stglitz circles away.
Jorge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stglitz sprawls well initially but Jorge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jorge stops Stglitz from getting back to his feet.
Stglitz is not content to let Jorge control the position.
Stglitz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jorge stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jorge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stglitz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorge, pushing him back against the cage.
Jorge tries for a takedown but Stglitz manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Stglitz as the two fighters clinch.
Stglitz is leaning against Jorge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stglitz is working Jorge over against the cage.
Stglitz lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Stglitz.
Stglitz pushes Jorge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stglitz manages to break the clinch.
Stglitz doesn't manage to clinch there - Jorge circles away.
Stglitz tries to clinch
and Jorge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jorge.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stglitz.
A short body shot lands from Stglitz as the two fighters clinch.
Stglitz lands a shot to the body.
Stglitz pushes Jorge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stglitz stalling the fight.
Stglitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stglitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stglitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stglitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stglitz rushes Jorge and presses him up against the cage.
Stglitz leaning against his opponent.
Stglitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
Stglitz trying to stall but Jorge improves his position.
Stglitz presses Jorge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jorge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stglitz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winter Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stglitz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stglitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stglitz is working Jorge over against the cage.
Stglitz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Stglitz.
A right hook to the body lands for Stglitz.
Stglitz scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stglitz.
A body shot lands from Stglitz.
Stalling in the clinch from Stglitz.
Stglitz lands a right hand.
Stglitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jorge drags the fight down to the ground.
Stglitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stglitz wants to stand but Jorge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stglitz looking to pass the guard.
Jorge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stglitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stglitz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stglitz throws a right and a left that Jorge avoids nicely.
Jorge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stglitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jorge trying to control but Stglitz is working from the bottom.
Stglitz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jorge is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorge is working hard here to advance position.
Stglitz working Jorge over with strikes here.
Stglitz controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Stglitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jorge looks for a takedown but Stglitz sprawls well.
Stglitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Jorge misses with a body punch.
Stglitz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stglitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stglitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stglitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hugo Stglitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorge has a takedown stuffed.
Jorge dodges the punch combination from Stglitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stglitz rushes Jorge and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stglitz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stglitz lands a shot to the body.
Jorge tries to pull guard but Stglitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Jorge drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winter Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stglitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jorge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz works on Jorge's body with a couple of short punches.
Stglitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stglitz manages to break the clinch.
Stglitz is looking to clinch but Jorge is avoiding it.
Stglitz clinches with his opponent.
Stglitz manages to break the clinch.
Stglitz instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stglitz.
Stglitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winter Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stglitz as he avoids it easily.
Stglitz moves into range and clinches up with Jorge.
Stglitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stglitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Jorge fails to pull guard.
Stglitz manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Stglitz.
Stglitz moves in looking to clinch but Jorge pushes him off.
Stglitz clinches with his opponent.
Jorge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stglitz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stglitz stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Stglitz.
Stglitz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stglitz lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stglitz.
Jorge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stglitz scores with a shot to the side of Jorge's head.
Jorge working hard to break the clinch.
Stglitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorge swats away the attempt to clinch by Stglitz.
Stglitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stglitz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorge circles away quickly and effectively.
Jorge shoots in for a double leg but Stglitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stglitz closes the distance but Jorge moves to the side
and Jorge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jorge.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stglitz breaks the clinch.
Stglitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jorge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hugo Stglitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stglitz moves into the clinch.
Hugo Stglitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stglitz stops a takedown attempt from Jorge.
Stglitz breaks the clinch.
Stglitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stglitz darts in and clinches Jorge up against the cage.
Stglitz breaks from the clinch.
Stglitz tries to clinch but Jorge is having none of it.
Jorge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stglitz sprawls well initially but Jorge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stglitz controlling the position for now.
Stglitz kicks off Jorge and gets to his feet.
Jorge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stglitz defends it nicely.
Stglitz misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz clinches.
Jorge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stglitz smiles and moves away.
Stglitz drives through and clinches with Jorge against the cage.
Stglitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stglitz as he jumps to the side.
Stglitz moves into range and clinches up with Jorge.
A right handed body shot lands from Stglitz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stglitz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stglitz lands a right hand.
Winter Jorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stglitz stops a takedown attempt from Jorge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Stglitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stglitz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Stglitz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernieson comes to the cage accompanied by Its Raining Men. Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Megadeth-Trust. Bert Ernieson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bert Ernieson has been cut.
Ernieson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ernieson cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
Ernieson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ernieson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ernieson tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ernieson to the ground. Ernieson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ernieson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ernieson is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ernieson sneaks back into half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ernieson defending well though.
Ernieson moves into full guard.
Ernieson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez postures up and lands a big shot to Ernieson's brow.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez postures up and lands a big shot to Ernieson's brow.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ernieson tries to kick Ramirez off but Ramirez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ernieson trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez looks to land a strike but Ernieson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ernieson has wrist control.
Ernieson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ernieson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Ernieson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ernieson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Ernieson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bert Ernieson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Ramirez.
Ramirez looks gassed!
Ernieson misses with a low kick.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ernieson. Ernieson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramirez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ernieson.
It looks like Alex Ramirez has been cut.
Ernieson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ernieson throws a right hand that Ramirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramirez also avoids with ease.
Ernieson connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No joy there for Ernieson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Ernieson.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Ernieson moves out of range.
Ernieson lands an overhand right.
Bert Ernieson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ernieson cracks Ramirez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ernieson works the jab nicely.
Donk. Ernieson catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ernieson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramirez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ernieson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ernieson.
Ernieson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ernieson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ernieson punishes Ramirez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ernieson throws a nice head kick!
Ernieson misses with a wild combination.
Ernieson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ernieson lands with a kick to the temple. Ramirez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ernieson leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ernieson works over Ramirez's head and body with a nice combination.
Ramirez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Ernieson shows good takedown defense.
Ernieson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ernieson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ernieson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ernieson.
Ernieson lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ernieson finds it's way through Ramirez's defenses.
Ernieson throws a right hand that Ramirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramirez also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Ernieson both land. Nice combination.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ernieson as he avoids it easily.
Ernieson connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Ernieson.
Ernieson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ernieson trying to control here.
Ramirez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramirez drops an elbow to the side of Ernieson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirez thows a huge punch but Ernieson dodges it nicely.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Ernieson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Ernieson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ernieson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramirez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ernieson - the referee stops the clock and Ramirez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ernieson. Ramirez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Ernieson.
Ernieson throws a one two combo.
Bert Ernieson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Ernieson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ernieson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ernieson.
Ernieson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ernieson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ernieson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ernieson sizes up Ramirez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ernieson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ernieson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ernieson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramirez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ernieson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bert Ernieson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ernieson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ernieson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ernieson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez thows a big elbow that misses.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ernieson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramirez stops Ernieson from standing up.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramirez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramirez is working Ernieson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ernieson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Ernieson.
Ramirez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ernieson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ernieson. Ramirez shrugs it off though.
Ernieson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Ernieson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Ramirez takes one on the button.
Ernieson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ernieson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ernieson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ernieson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramirez.
Ernieson throws a one two combo.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ernieson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ernieson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ernieson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ernieson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ernieson. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Bert Ernieson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Ramirez.
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Ernieson which made him look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Ernieson.
Ernieson lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Ernieson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ernieson cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
A cross from Ernieson lands.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ernieson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ernieson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez moves forwards but Ernieson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ernieson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Ramirez coming out on top.
Ernieson throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ernieson.
Ramirez has managed to clinch.
Ramirez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ernieson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ramirez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ramirez is chipping away with strikes.
Ramirez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Ramirez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ernieson wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Ernieson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Ernieson.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Ernieson pushes him off.
Ernieson ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ernieson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ernieson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ernieson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Ernieson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramirez at a distance.
Ramirez drops his hands momentarily and Ernieson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ernieson 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.
Nice shot lands for Ernieson.
Good exchange - Ernieson coming out on top.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ernieson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ernieson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ernieson throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
Ernieson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Ernieson finds it's target.
Ernieson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ernieson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ernieson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ernieson works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Ernieson.
Danga de danga de dang - Ernieson scores with a four punch combination!
Ernieson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ernieson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ernieson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Ernieson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramirez.
Ernieson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donk. Ernieson catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ernieson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ernieson misses with a wild combination.
Ernieson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ernieson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bert Ernieson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ernieson misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ernieson as he avoids it easily.
Ernieson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ernieson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Ernieson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Ernieson.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ernieson sprawls well. Ernieson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez ducks right into an uppercut from Ernieson.
Ernieson connects with a single shot there.
Ernieson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramirez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ernieson working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez won't allow Ernieson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ernieson wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Ernieson is keeping the position.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ramirez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ernieson.
Ernieson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ernieson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ernieson but Ernieson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Ernieson.
Ernieson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramirez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ramirez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Ernieson shows good takedown defense.
Ernieson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ernieson but Ernieson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ernieson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramirez ducks right into an uppercut from Ernieson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and Ernieson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ernieson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ernieson throws a series of strikes that have Ramirez backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Ernieson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ernieson throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
A combination from Ernieson does no damage.
Ernieson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramirez.
Ramirez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Ernieson wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Ernieson blocks nicely.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ernieson is retaining full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ernieson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ernieson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ernieson is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ernieson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramirez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ramirez throws an elbow but Ernieson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws an elbow but Ernieson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ernieson is trying to buck Ramirez off.
Ramirez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ernieson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ernieson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ernieson thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ernieson scores with a jab.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ernieson sprawls well. Ernieson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ernieson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ernieson lands with a nice combination. Ramirez backs away looking to recover.
Ernieson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez shoots in but Ernieson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ernieson catches Ramirez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ernieson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ernieson lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ernieson, as that shot connected.
Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Ernieson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ernieson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ernieson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ernieson avoiding damage as Ramirez throws knees to the body.
Ramirez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramirez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ernieson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramirez.
Ernieson controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Ernieson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramirez prevents Ernieson from improving his position.
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ernieson tries to kick Ramirez off but Ramirez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ramirez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ernieson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ernieson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ernieson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Ernieson.
Bert Ernieson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Ramirez.
Ernieson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Ramirez dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ernieson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Ernieson.
Ramirez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ernieson as he avoids it easily.
Ernieson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Ernieson.
Ernieson throws a combination. Ramirez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ernieson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ernieson, right into the meat.
Ernieson lands with a shot to the body.
Ernieson tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ernieson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Ernieson sprawls well.
Bert Ernieson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ernieson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ernieson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt.
Ernieson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ernieson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ernieson throws a front kick aimed at Ramirez's knee but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ernieson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramirez clinches up against the cage.
Ramirez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ernieson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Ernieson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back!
Ernieson doesn't have the hooks in and Ramirez manages to turn into his guard.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ernieson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramirez wants to stand but Ernieson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ernieson trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ernieson is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez checks a low kick from Ernieson.
Ramirez swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ernieson pinned against the cage. Ernieson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ernieson.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Ernieson keeps it at a distance.
Ernieson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ernieson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Ernieson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ernieson!
Ernieson lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez's hand.
Ernieson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ernieson lands with a nice body punch.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Ernieson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ernieson.
Ernieson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alex Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Ramirez.
Ernieson lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ernieson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ernieson.
No joy there for Ernieson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ernieson but Ernieson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ernieson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ernieson lands with a nice combination. Ramirez backs away looking to recover.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ernieson circles away.
Ernieson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ernieson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ernieson throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
Ernieson misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez clinches up against the cage.
Bert Ernieson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
Ernieson misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Ernieson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ernieson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Ernieson!
Bert Ernieson retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Filipovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filipovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie has hold of Filipovic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Filipovic seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Filipovic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Filipovic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arnold Gracie!
Arnold Gracie retains his featherweight title!
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