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SUPERFIGHTS EXTRA ed. III.3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luc Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Luc Deveraux has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luc Deveraux seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luc Deveraux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre shoots in but Deveraux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Deveraux!
Deveraux wants to get back to his feet.
Pierre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deveraux's face.
Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pierre punching from mount but Deveraux doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Deveraux wants to get back to his feet.
Pierre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pierre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pierre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Deveraux because Pierre loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre throws some wild stikes that Deveraux manages to avoid easily.
Pierre punching from mount but Deveraux doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Deveraux wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Deveraux is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pierre unloads with some shots from mount but Deveraux bucks and avoids them well.
Pierre misses with some ground and pound and Deveraux recovers position to half guard.
Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deveraux pushes Pierre off looking to stand but Pierre dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deveraux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deveraux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pierre.
Deveraux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pierre.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deveraux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deveraux.
Deveraux throws a hook but Pierre avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre dives in and grabs Deveraux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deveraux pushes down on Pierre's head and hops out.
Luc Deveraux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Pierre.
Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deveraux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pierre somewhat.
Pierre looks gassed!
Pierre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deveraux throws a hook but Pierre blocks it.
Deveraux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deveraux to score with a decent uppercut.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Deveraux, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes Deveraux against the cage but Deveraux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pierre shoots in and drives through. Deveraux sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux connects with a superb combination that knocks Pierre out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Deveraux before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luc Deveraux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bas Rotten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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247 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bas Rotten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vlad Krukiov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotten tries to bum rush Krukiov with a series of wild strikes but Krukiov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krukiov shoots in and drives through. Rotten sprawls well.
Krukiov slips under a jab.
Krukiov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rotten tries to clinch up but Krukiov circles away and keeps his distance.
Rotten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krukiov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rotten misses with a series of wild punches.
Rotten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krukiov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krukiov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rotten as he avoids it easily.
Bas Rotten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Krukiov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rotten.
Rotten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krukiov keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Rotten.
Krukiov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rotten's best efforts.
Rotten looks to land a strike but Krukiov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rotten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rotten is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rotten content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten wants to pass the guard but Krukiov is keeping the position.
Krukiov looking for a guillotine here but Rotten defends easily.
Krukiov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotten defends well.
Krukiov wants to sweep here but Rotten controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotten is looking to work some ground and pound but Krukiov has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rotten trying to control but Krukiov is working from the bottom.
Krukiov has his feet on Rotten's thighs here. He's pushed Rotten 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! Rotten screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Krukiov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Dymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dymond kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Are you gonna go my way. James Dymond has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Dymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfredo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Chavez with that takedown attempt.
Dymond lands with a kick to the temple. Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dymond misses with a head kick.
Dymond stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Dymond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dymond wants it to stay on the feet.
James Dymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Chavez.
No luck for Chavez with that takedown attempt.
Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dymond pinned against the cage. Dymond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dymond throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
James Dymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dymond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chavez to the mat! Chavez manages to get full guard.
Dymond looking to pass the guard.
Dymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dymond scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dymond postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chavez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dymond, into his guard.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Dymond keeps moving.
Dymond being controlled here, momentarily.
Dymond trying to keep a closed guard but Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
Chavez preventing the sweep.
Chavez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dymond controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dymond has his feet on Chavez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A jab from Chavez finds it's way through Dymond's defenses.
Chavez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dymond counters with a series of strikes. Chavez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt
and Dymond counters with a shoot takedown. Chavez fights it but they end up in guard.
Dymond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dymond feints and then cracks Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavez down.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Dymond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dymond.
An elbow from Dymond crashes against the mat.
Dymond cracks Chavez with a big right hand but Chavez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dymond trying to control the position but Chavez is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dymond throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chavez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dymond seems to be looking for submissions.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Dymond is controlling well.
Dymond is trying to control the action in half guard but Chavez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dymond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Dymond sits in half guard.
Chavez wants to control but Dymond is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dymond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chavez has his takedown stuffed
and Dymond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dymond.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Dymond from controlling successfully.
Chavez managing to control the position.
Chavez is trying to hold Dymond in close to prevent damage but Dymond has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dymond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dymond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chavez with a poor takedown
and Dymond counters with a takedown into side control.
Dymond decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chavez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck for Dymond with that takedown attempt.
Dymond closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Dymond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chavez fails with the takedown
and Dymond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dymond manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Dymond feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dymond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chavez, up you get!
Dymond fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dymond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dymond fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dymond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez with a poor takedown
and Dymond counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chavez's guard now.
James Dymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Chavez.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Dymond drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chavez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chavez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chavez!
Dymond managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chavez.
Dymond is trying to control Chavez's posture but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez wants to stand but Dymond is controlling his arm.
Dymond is pushing Chavez's head away, looking to escape. Chavez manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dymond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chavez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Dymond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dymond can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chavez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dymond decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chavez's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chavez can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dymond thows a big elbow that misses.
Dymond won't allow Chavez to get back to his feet.
Dymond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dymond shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dymond showed some decent athleticism there.
Chavez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James Dymond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to control but can't.
Dymond wants to pass to mount but Chavez is defending the position.
Chavez trying to control but Dymond postures up.
Chavez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dymond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chavez has one foot on Dymond's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dymond forces Chavez back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dymond as Chavez tries to tie him up.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Dymond is blocking nicely.
Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dymond gets control of Chavez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dymond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chavez wants to stand but Dymond is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dymond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez is fighting to break Dymond's control of his arms but Dymond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dymond kicks Chavez off and gets to his feet.
Dymond tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dymond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dymond throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Dymond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Dymond ducks down to avoid it.
Dymond lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dymond dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez shoots and misses
and Dymond counters with a two punch combo.
Dymond scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dymond counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dymond trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Dymond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dymond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dymond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dymond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chavez with a poor takedown
and Dymond counters with a one-two to the body.
James Dymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Chavez.
Chavez takes one to the side of the head.
Dymond scores with a sloppy right hand. Chavez should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Dymond.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dymond cracks the inside of Chavez's front leg.
Dymond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Dymond circles away easily
and Dymond counters with a shoot takedown. Chavez fights it but they end up in guard.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dymond.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dymond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dymond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dymond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dymond decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dymond was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Dymond lands with a kick to the temple. Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Dymond lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dymond was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dymond looking to finish Chavez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chavez!
Dymond has control of Chavez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chavez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chavez is looking to improve his position but Dymond isn't that keen on the idea.
Dymond is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez swings for the body but Dymond moves out of range.
Dymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a double jab
so Dymond counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dymond gets to his feet. Chavez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dymond can pounce on him.
Dymond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dymond counters with a single leg into guard. Chavez didn't expect that.
Dymond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dymond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dymond wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
Dymond stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt
and Dymond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dymond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chavez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dymond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Dymond from controlling successfully.
Chavez is pulling down on Dymond's head. It's preventing any offense from Dymond, at least for the moment.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
Alfredo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Dymond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Dymond tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Dymond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dymond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dymond!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen E Town as his entrance music. Johnny Savage told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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290 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Paiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Savage!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paiva is defended easily by Savage.
Savage misses with a hook.
Paiva shoots in but no luck this time.
Paiva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Savage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savage moves into the clinch.
Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paiva jumps guard but Savage stands there with Paiva around his waist. Paiva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paiva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paiva dodges an elbow strike from Savage.
A right hook to the body lands for Savage.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
Paiva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paiva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savage defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savage prevents the takedown attempt.
Paiva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paiva up against the cage.
Good body shot from Savage.
Paiva is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paiva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Savage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage thuds a left hand into Paiva's body.
Johnny Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paiva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paiva takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Paiva's head back.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paiva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Savage lands with a light punch inside.
Savage works on Paiva's body with a couple of short punches.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
Savage breaks the clinch.
Paiva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paiva manages to avoid it.
Savage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage thuds a left hand into Paiva's body.
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paiva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savage gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Savage - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Savage.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savage lands with a right hand.
Savage connects with a looping right hand.
Savage clobbers Paiva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savage closes the distance and pushes Paiva back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Savage - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage breaks the clinch.
Paiva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage connects with a single shot there.
Savage lands a nice hook to Paiva's body. Paiva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savage is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paiva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Savage thuds a left hand into Paiva's body.
Paiva tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paiva letting Savage take a breather here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Paiva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Savage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savage presses Paiva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savage leaning against his opponent.
Savage breaks the clinch.
Paiva misses with a body shot
and Savage counters with a three punch combo that has Paiva backing up. Paiva nods at Savage to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnny Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paiva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Paiva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paiva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paiva.
Paiva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Savage cracks a nice hook into Paiva's ribs.
Savage lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body punch from Savage.
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage digs a right hand into Paiva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paiva's gas tank.
Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savage is working Paiva over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savage cracks Paiva with a nice body shot.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Savage.
Good body shot from Savage.
Nice body punch from Savage.
A shot in the inside from Savage.
Savage stalling.
Savage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Savage obliges.
Paiva avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Paiva fails to pull guard.
Savage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
Savage lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Savage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Savage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Savage.
Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Savage.
Savage lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage pushes Paiva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paiva.
Savage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paiva backwards.
Savage lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savage.
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savage with a hook.
Johnny Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Savage.
Savage forces Paiva back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva takes a shot to the head.
Paiva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paiva managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Johnny Savage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paiva misses with a takedown
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage lands an overhand right.
Savage moves into the clinch.
Paiva has Savage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Savage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Savage.
Savage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Savage scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Savage.
Savage scores with a hook to the body.
Savage has Paiva pressed against the cage.
Savage is working Paiva over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage effectively controlling the action here.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Paiva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savage landing knees to the body.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paiva.
Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paiva backwards.
Savage gets through Paiva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paiva.
Savage lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Savage.
Paiva takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bruno Paiva has been cut.
Savage gets through Paiva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paiva letting Savage take a breather here.
Savage lands with a left to the head.
Savage is leaning against Paiva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paiva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paiva shoots and misses
and Savage counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Savage.
Paiva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paiva tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Savage presses Paiva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Paiva's ribcage. Paiva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savage.
Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Savage.
Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savage gets underhooks to prevent Paiva's takedown attempt.
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savage.
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paivas head.
Savage pushes Paiva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Savage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paiva avoids it.
Savage lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Paiva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Savage clinches.
Paiva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Savage tries to clinch there but Paiva circles away.
Savage punishes Paiva's body with a nice straight punch.
Paiva takes one on the button.
Paiva tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savage has Paiva pushed against the cage.
Paiva avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Paiva avoids the damage to the body.
Paiva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savage.
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paiva or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paiva avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage lands a with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paiva tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savage is leaning against Paiva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paiva fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage lands a right hand.
Savage 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.
A right handed body shot lands from Savage.
Savage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Savage.
Savage cracks Paiva with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage takes a swing at Paiva's ribcage but misses.
Savage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savage moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paiva backwards.
Paiva tries to pull guard but Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually Paiva drops back down to his feet.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Paiva's ribcage. Paiva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage misses with the combination.
Bruno Paiva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paiva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Paiva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paiva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paiva avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
Savage punishes Paiva's body with a nice straight punch.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paiva manages to avoid it.
Paiva dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Savage lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiva misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Savage - that landed with a thud.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Paiva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Savage.
A right hook to the body lands for Savage.
A hook to the body from Savage.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paiva backwards.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Paiva's ribcage. Paiva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Savage.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Savage lands a nice uppercut.
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Savage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savage digs a good body shot into Paiva's ribs.
Nice body punch from Savage.
Johnny Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Paiva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage stuns Paiva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savage pushes Paiva up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Savage.
Paiva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Paiva's ribcage. Paiva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paiva.
Savage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paiva managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Savage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Savage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hittori Fidelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hittori Fidelo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Fidelo.
Fidelo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fidelo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noel moves into the clinch.
Fidelo manages to break the clinch.
Fidelo gets caught flat footed, as Noel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Noel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fidelo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noel passes Fidelo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fidelo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fidelo is trying to stand back up but Noel is controlling him
Noel wants to control but Fidelo is keeping him busy.
Noel wants to free his trapped foot but Fidelo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fidelo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Noel wants to pass the guard but Fidelo is defending well.
Noel content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidelo pushes Noel off looking to stand but Noel dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Noel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fidelo pushes Noel off looking to stand but Noel dives back in and keeps control.
Fidelo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noel.
Noel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Noel prevents Fidelo from standing back up.
Noel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Noel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Noel is trying to control the action in half guard but Fidelo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Noel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Noel prevents Fidelo from standing back up.
Noel thows a huge punch but Fidelo dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Noel or perhaps it was just good defense by Fidelo which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Fidelo.
Noel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fidelo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fidelo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fidelo tries to land a front kick but Noel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fidelo throws a head kick that misses.
Noel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hittori Fidelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Noel is breathing heavily.
Noel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fidelo wants to stand up but Noel is controlling him.
Fidelo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fidelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noel looking to pass the guard.
Fidelo is looking to stand up but Noel isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fidelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Noel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fidelo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fidelo is pushing Noel's head away, looking to escape. Noel manages to hold on to the position though.
Noel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Noel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fidelo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Noel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Noel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Fidelo.
Fidelo throws a head kick that Noel semi-blocks.
Fidelo throws a head kick that misses.
Noel cracks Fidelo with an open hand slap.
Noel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Noel blocks a jab.
Fidelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fidelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fidelo throws a head kick that misses.
Fidelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noel won't allow Fidelo to get back to his feet.
Fidelo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Noel controlling from the top position.
Noel is pushing down on Fidelo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fidelo is fighting to maintain full guard but Noel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fidelo is trying to stand back up but Noel is controlling him
Fidelo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fidelo is staying active underneath Noel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Noel thows a huge punch but Fidelo dodges it nicely.
Fidelo is trying to stand up here but Noel is controlling him well.
Noel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fidelo pushes Noel off looking to stand but Noel dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Noel passes to side control.
Fidelo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Noel has an Americana. Fidelo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Noel is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Noel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryan Noel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Holle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karel Krakemheds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holle comes to the cage accompanied by Ektomorf - Show your fist. Krakemheds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Werewolf in london kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Karel Krakemheds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Holle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karel Krakemheds!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holle throws a series of punches but Krakemheds moves out of range.
Holle misses with a series of wild punches.
Krakemheds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Krakemheds is trying to get an arm triangle but Holle is defending well.
Holle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krakemheds is trying to control the action in half guard but Holle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krakemheds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A big left from Holle misses.
A jab from Holle misses.
Krakemheds throws a sloppy head kick and Holle moves out of range easily.
Holle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holle misses with a looping left.
Karel Krakemheds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakemheds throws a hook to the side of Holle's head but Holle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakemheds misses with a body kick.
Holle slaps away a takedown attempt from Krakemheds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holle tries to bum rush Krakemheds with a series of wild strikes but Krakemheds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holle missing with a left hand there. Krakemheds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Krakemheds.
Holle cracks Krakemheds with a good jab.
Holle is looking to chop away at Krakemheds's legs.
Holle blocks a head kick by Krakemheds.
Krakemheds scores with a takedown into Holle's guard.
Krakemheds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krakemheds is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holle keeping moving, preventing Krakemheds from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holle is on top in guard.
Krakemheds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holle's guard.
Krakemheds stops Holle from standing up.
Krakemheds trying to control but Holle is working from the bottom.
Holle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krakemheds is one step ahead there.
Holle wants to stand up but Krakemheds is controlling him.
Krakemheds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krakemheds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krakemheds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krakemheds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krakemheds looks gassed!
Holle wants to sweep here but Krakemheds controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakemheds won't allow Holle to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krakemheds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krakemheds throws a sloppy head kick and Holle moves out of range easily.
Krakemheds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Holle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krakemheds.
Holle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Karel Krakemheds has been cut.
Krakemheds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krakemheds misses with a head kick.
Krakemheds throws a head kick that misses.
Holle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krakemheds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holle.
Krakemheds shoots in and drives through. Holle sprawls well.
Richard Holle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Krakemheds.
Holle misses with a looping right.
Holle scores with the left hand. Krakemheds knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakemheds motions for Holle to come forward. Krakemheds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krakemheds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krakemheds tries to land a leg kick but Holle saw it coming and moves away.
Krakemheds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krakemheds slips under a jab.
A low kick from Holle misses
and Krakemheds counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Holle!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holle regains half guard.
Krakemheds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holle kicks Krakemheds off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krakemheds shoots in but no luck this time.
Holle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakemheds.
Krakemheds takes one to the side of the head.
Krakemheds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Holle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karel Krakemheds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holle throws a leg kick but Krakemheds checks it.
Krakemheds misses with a head kick.
Krakemheds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krakemheds throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Holle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krakemheds to score with a decent uppercut.
Krakemheds throws a head kick but Holle moves out of range.
Krakemheds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holle.
Holle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richard Holle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holle loads up on a big right hand but Krakemheds slips the punch.
Holle tries to bum rush Krakemheds with a series of wild strikes but Krakemheds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holle misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Holle.
Holle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Holle moves out of range as Krakemheds strikes.
Holle avoids the head kick by Krakemheds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakemheds has a takedown stuffed.
Krakemheds is breathing heavily.
Krakemheds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krakemheds lands in his opponent's guard.
Holle is controlling Krakemheds's posture.
Holle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krakemheds wants to control from the top but Holle keeps moving.
Holle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Holle is predictable there
and Krakemheds counters with a right hand to the body.
Krakemheds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holle.
Holle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krakemheds lands a head kick. Holle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krakemheds.
Holle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krakemheds. That one must have hurt.
Krakemheds fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard Holle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Krakemheds.
Krakemheds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holle was covering up waiting for the punch and Krakemheds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Krakemheds trying to control but Holle is working from the bottom.
Krakemheds drops back looking for a leg! Holle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holle manages to kick Krakemheds off! Krakemheds jumps back into Holle's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakemheds wants to control from the top but Holle keeps moving.
Holle pulls Krakemheds in close to prevent any damage.
Holle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holle pushes Krakemheds off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Krakemheds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holle. That did some damage!
Krakemheds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holle but Holle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krakemheds throws a lazy head kick
and Holle counters with a good low kick that Krakemheds was not able to check.
Krakemheds fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakemheds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holle just misses with a punch to the body.
Holle throws a jab when Krakemheds was well out of range.
Holle sizes up Krakemheds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holle just misses with a punch to the body.
Krakemheds thuds his shin into the meat of Holle's side.
Krakemheds shoots in but no luck this time.
Krakemheds shoots for a double leg takedown but Holle sprawls well. He's pushed Krakemheds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holle scores with a nice strike.
Holle slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holle.
Holle loads up on a big right hand but Krakemheds slips the punch.
Holle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krakemheds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Holle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karel Krakemheds's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Holle digs a good body shot into Krakemheds's ribs.
Holle misses with a two punch combination.
Krakemheds throws a jab when Holle was well out of range.
Krakemheds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holle misses with a shot to the body
and Krakemheds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krakemheds.
Krakemheds wants to pass the guard but Holle is keeping the position.
Krakemheds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krakemheds trying to control but Holle is working from the bottom.
Krakemheds is fighting to break Holle's control of his arms but Holle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krakemheds tries to free his leg and advance position but Holle is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krakemheds has gone for a leg lock! Holle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krakemheds's guard.
Holle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holle wants to control from the top but Krakemheds keeps moving.
Holle preventing the sweep.
Holle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holle pushes down on Krakemheds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
It looks like Holle is going to stand back up.
Holle is looking to advance position but Krakemheds won't allow it.
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.
Krakemheds trying to control here.
Krakemheds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krakemheds looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holle passes into half guard.
Holle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krakemheds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krakemheds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holle manages to get himself to full guard.
Krakemheds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holle wants to sweep here but Krakemheds controlling him for the moment.
Holle keeping full guard, as Krakemheds tries to pass.
Holle looking for a sweep. Not yet Holle, not yet.
Holle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krakemheds manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakemheds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krakemheds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krakemheds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holle controls the pace.
Krakemheds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holle defends it easily.
Richard Holle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krakemheds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krakemheds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karel Krakemheds.
I think Holle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Holle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Shears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shears has chosen Love is in the air as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marko Flipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Shears!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flipovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shears takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shears throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flipovic works the jab nicely.
Marko Flipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Flipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shears looks for the body kick but Flipovic saw that one coming.
Shears throws a leg kick
and Flipovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shears throws a head kick but Flipovic moves out of range.
Shears throws a sloppy head kick and Flipovic moves out of range easily.
Flipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shears will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shears moves in looking to clinch but Flipovic pushes him off.
Flipovic avoids the head kick by Shears.
Flipovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flipovic lands a left and a right that send Shears crashing to the mat, dazed. Flipovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shears is rocked!
Shears looks gassed!
Flipovic throws an overhand right that has Shears reeling! Flipovic follows up with more punches and Shears is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marko Flipovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brunson Mastiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunson Mastiff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brunson Mastiff!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grabowski is looking to slow Mastiff down with leg kicks.
Mastiff instigates a clinch.
Grabowski fails to pull guard.
Grabowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grabowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grabowski jumps guard but Mastiff stands there with Grabowski around his waist. Grabowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mastiff has hold of one of Grabowski's legs. Grabowski is fighting the takedown attempt but Mastiff gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Grabowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mastiff defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mastiff defends well.
Mastiff controlling from the top position.
Mastiff postures up and lands a big shot to Grabowski's brow.
Mastiff stopping the sweep attempt from Grabowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastiff stands and steps away. Grabowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grabowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mastiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grabowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grabowski looks to throw the jab but Mastiff is out of range.
Grabowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grabowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mastiff.
Mastiff looks gassed!
Mastiff throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Mastiff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grabowski lands with a cross.
Grabowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danga de danga de dang - Grabowski scores with a four punch combination!
Grabowski lands with a right that hurts Mastiff. Mastiff looks to clinch but Grabowski throws a short knee that drops Mastiff. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Vincent Grabowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodef Canmelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stallone cracks a nice hook into Canmelianenko's ribs.
A jab from Stallone finds it's way through Canmelianenko's defenses.
It looks like Rodef Canmelianenko has been cut.
Stallone misses with the combination.
Canmelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stallone drops Canmelianenko with a beautiful combination! Canmelianenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stallone is looking for the KO!
Canmelianenko looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallone misses with the combination.
Stallone misses the shot to the body.
Sly Stallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallone lands with a right and another and another! Canmelianenko is in big trouble! Stallone lands again and this time it's lights out for Canmelianenko! A quality knockout there for Stallone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sly Stallone!
Sly Stallone is the new heavyweight champion!
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