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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drop Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Neely ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drop Candy! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Candy takes the fight into the clinch. Candy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Candy pulls guard effortlessly. Neely works over Candy with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Candy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Neely works a leg free and moves into half guard. Neely controlling the pace. Neely passes the guard and advances to mount! The referee warns Candy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Neely is in the full mount, landing strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Neely takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Candy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neely . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Neely with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round. Neely lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Candy is rocked! Neely raining down hammerfists from mount. Candy is still in real trouble! Can Neely finish him? Neely cracks Candy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Neely ! Mike Neely was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gudleifur Bjarnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gudleifur Bjarnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
10 - 4 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gudleifur Bjarnson ! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bjarnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jones avoids the head kick by Bjarnson .
Bjarnson defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. Bjarnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jones throws a shot to the body.
Bjarnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Bjarnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones gets a double leg takedown into Bjarnson 's guard. Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bjarnson being controlled here, momentarily. Bjarnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. Bjarnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones trying to control but Bjarnson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keith Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground. Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjarnson throws a head kick that misses and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bjarnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Bjarnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bjarnson 's half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jones slips a nice elbow through Bjarnson 's hands, connecting with Bjarnson 's forehead. Jones decides to return to a standing position. Both fighters circling a little - Bjarnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Bjarnson should have avoided that one. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bjarnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bjarnson is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones misses with a straight right. Jones throws a hook but Bjarnson blocks it. Sloppy strikes from Bjarnson . Those never looked like landing. Bjarnson misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back. Jones shoots in but no luck this time. Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Bjarnson 's head back.
Jones tests Bjarnson 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bjarnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bjarnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bjarnson avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Bjarnson . No joy for Jones on that attempt. Bjarnson avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A leg kick checked by Bjarnson . Jones throws a big shot that misses. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bjarnson moved out of range nicely. Jones blocks a head kick by Bjarnson .
A big left from Jones misses. Bjarnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bjarnson staying out of range there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bjarnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjarnson . Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bjarnson 's head backwards. Keith Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bjarnson moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Bjarnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Jones dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bjarnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. Jones 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.
Bjarnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Bjarnson . Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjarnson swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjarnson wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Bjarnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Bjarnson misses with a low kick. Bjarnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjarnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Bjarnson .
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bjarnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bjarnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Bjarnson lands a two punch combo.
Bjarnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bjarnson 's waist but Bjarnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side. Keith Jones is winning the standup battle so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones misses the shot to the body. Bjarnson throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bjarnson moves out of range of the strikes. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw. Bjarnson moves out of range of the body kick. Jones lands with an overhand left. Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Bjarnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjarnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bjarnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bjarnson !
It looks like Keith Jones has been cut. Bjarnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjarnson looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well. Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bjarnson to counter with a crisp jab. Bjarnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjarnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice uppercut there from Jones. Gudleifur Bjarnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones cracks Bjarnson with a good jab. Bjarnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bjarnson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a kick to the body and Bjarnson counters with a solid body kick. Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bjarnson staying out of range there. Jones fails with a takedown attempt. Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bjarnson moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Jones throws a hook but Bjarnson avoids it easily. Bjarnson is looking to clinch. Bjarnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjarnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjarnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones keeps the fight on the outside. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bjarnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bjarnson stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken. Jones scores with a takedown into Bjarnson 's guard. Bjarnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bjarnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bjarnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jones 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. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jones trying to control but Bjarnson is working from the bottom. Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gudleifur Bjarnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Keith Jones's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones shoots in but Bjarnson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bjarnson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Bjarnson circles away and we're back to standing. Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bjarnson but Bjarnson pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bjarnson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! Bjarnson takes one to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a head kick by Bjarnson .
Bjarnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjarnson is looking to clinch. Bjarnson is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjarnson 's head. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bjarnson moves out of range as Jones strikes. Jones misses with an uppercut
and Bjarnson counters with a head kick. Bjarnson throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily. Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjarnson .
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bjarnson doesn't seem phased though. Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bjarnson defends it nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjarnson counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Bjarnson to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crunch! Bjarnson slams his shin into Jones's torso. Bjarnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bjarnson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Bjarnson scores with a nice strike. Bjarnson blocks a jab. Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjarnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjarnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bjarnson scores with a head kick.
Bjarnson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. Bjarnson scores with a head kick.
Bjarnson darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Bjarnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. Bjarnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bjarnson breaks the clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjarnson . A head kick misses from Jones. Bjarnson blocks a head kick by Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Bjarnson 's defenses. A swing and a miss from Jones. Jones shoots in and drives through. Bjarnson sprawls well. Bjarnson fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice takedown defense from Bjarnson . No joy for Jones on that attempt. No joy there for Bjarnson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bjarnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bjarnson scores with a push kick. Bjarnson darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bjarnson working hard to break the clinch. Bjarnson breaks the clinch.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bjarnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bjarnson tries to clinch up. Bjarnson closes the distance and clinches. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bjarnson is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bjarnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjarnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Gudleifur Bjarnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bjarnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gudleifur Bjarnson ! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gudleifur Bjarnson made sure he mentioned ***** Supertouch Clothing *****, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiao da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Sebastiao da Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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172 lbs
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162 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Diggler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastiao da Silva! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diggler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for da Silva! The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Diggler looking for a guillotine from mount but da Silva is having none of it. da Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diggler looking to secure an arm triangle but da Silva defends it well. Diggler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and da Silva is now in Diggler's guard. A big mistake from Diggler there, giving up the dominant position! Diggler has his foot on da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. da Silva works his way back into a safe position though. da Silva preventing the sweep. da Silva advances position into side control! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggler has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diggler is looking to regain half guard here but da Silva keeps moving and retains side control. da Silva trying to control the action but Diggler is working from the bottom. da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggler, who protects the arm well. da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Diggler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but da Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Diggler manages to work his way to half guard, despite da Silva's best efforts. da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diggler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. da Silva wants to take a breather but Diggler is having none of it. Diggler looking for subs from the bottom but da Silva mounts him! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diggler is trying to escape the mount.
Diggler is breathing heavily. da Silva works his way to his opponent's back.
da Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diggler tries to escape but da Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Diggler won't enjoy being in this position. da Silva looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Diggler is tapping - it's over boys! da Silva picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sebastiao da Silva! Sebastiao da Silva made sure to mention his sponsor, ***** Supertouch Clothing ***** in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Del Muro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gerardo Del Muro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerardo Del Muro! 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, Ronny Ho! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ho. Del Muro dodges the punch combination from Ho.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Del Muro tries to clinch but Ho is having none of it. Ho misses with a double jab.
Ho swings for the body but Del Muro moves out of range.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Muro.
Del Muro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Del Muro sprawls well initially but Ho persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Del Muro wants to get back to full guard. 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. Ho is looking for a kimura but Del Muro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ho to get the leverage. Ho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Muro has managed to free his arm - good work. Ho is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Del Muro controls Ho momentarily but Ho frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ho content to stall in guard here. Ho passes into half guard. Ho is trying to work for a kimura but Del Muro is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ho is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Muro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Del Muro tries to get to full guard but Ho has control of the leg. Ho is working for a kimura but Del Muro is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Ho is trying to control. Del Muro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Del Muro is defending against the submission attempts here by Ho.
Ho wants to control but Del Muro is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Ho dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Del Muro has closed the distance and engaged Ho in a clinch.
Ho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Del Muro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Del Muro scores with a shot to the side of Ho's head.
It looks like Ronny Ho has been cut. Del Muro breaks from the clinch.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Muro circles away quickly and effectively. Del Muro is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
Del Muro moves into the clinch. Ho is trying to break the clinch but Del Muro has him pressed against the cage. Ho tries to pull guard but Del Muro holds him up against the cage and eventually Ho drops back down to his feet.
Ho is looking to control Del Muro's arms but Del Muro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ho has his back to the cage. Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho blocks a body shot from Del Muro. Ho is trying to break the clinch but Del Muro is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Del Muro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ho tries a body shot but Del Muro blocks it.
Del Muro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Del Muro breaks the clinch.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Muro as he jumps to the side. Ho looks to land a left hand but Del Muro moved out of range nicely. Del Muro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Del Muro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ho misses with a jab to the body
enabling Del Muro to counter with a crisp jab. Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Del Muro coming out on top.
Ho is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ho moves into range and clinches up with Del Muro. Ho is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Muro finish him? Ho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Muro has him pressed against the cage. Ho seems to have recovered his senses. Del Muro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Del Muro dips a shoulder and cracks Ho with a mighty uppercut! Ho falls back against the cage and Del Muro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ho is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Del Muro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerardo Del Muro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Sobrinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen The Night as his entrance music. Giovani Sobrinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovani Sobrinho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakob Miller! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miller clinches up with Sobrinho and pushes him back against the cage. Sobrinho tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage. Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sobrinho avoids it. Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Sobrinho is blocking nicely.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Giovani Sobrinho has been cut. Miller crunches a lovely knee into Sobrinho's ribcage. Sobrinho working hard to break the clinch. Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice elbow from Miller. Miller lands an elbow inside. Sobrinho takes a knee to the side of the body. Sobrinho is breathing heavily. Miller lands with a right to the head. Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut. Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sobrinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sobrinho's defenses.
Giovani Sobrinho's cut is getting worse. Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller crunches a lovely knee into Sobrinho's ribcage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miller misses with a knee to the head. Miller prevents Sobrinho from breaking the clinch. Miller landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller. Miller lands a nice elbow. Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Giovani Sobrinho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller. Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sobrinho's face.
Jeez, Giovani Sobrinho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Sobrinho won't want to take too many of those. Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller lands a right hand. Sobrinho takes an elbow to the temple. A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sobrinho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Miller lands an elbow that stopped Sobrinho in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Giovani Sobrinho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jakob Miller! Jakob Miller very nearly forgot to thank ***** Supertouch Clothing ***** amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by No Love - Thai Viet G. Jean Charles Skarbowsky will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Charles Skarbowsky! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortiz. The fighters circling - Ortiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Skarbowsky slips a jab and a cross from Ortiz.
Ortiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Skarbowsky can't do much from the bottom here. Skarbowsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. A lull in the action here. Skarbowsky tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ortiz easily slips into full mount! Skarbowsky tries to hold on but Ortiz pushes him away. Ortiz lands with some strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skarbowsky can do anything to dispel that myth. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ortiz won't let Skarbowsky get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Ortiz looking for a guillotine from mount but Skarbowsky is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ortiz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ortiz is in the full mount, landing strikes. Skarbowsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortiz working for a guillotine from mount but Skarbowsky is in no mood to give up. Ortiz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ortiz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortiz lands a big shot to the head and Skarbowsky winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). SergiO Ortiz! SergiO Ortiz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buffy Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Marcelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer comes into the arena with BTVS blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buffy Slayer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flavio Marcelo! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slayer moves in looking to clinch but Marcelo pushes him off. Slayer fails in his attempt to clinch. Slayer wants to clinch. Marcelo keeps Slayer at a distance using the push kick. Marcelo scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marcelo.
A low kick from Marcelo is predictable there and Slayer counters by moving into the clinch. Slayer misses with a punch to the body.
Marcelo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Nice body punch from Slayer. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Slayer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Flavio Marcelo has been cut. Slayer looks to throw an elbow but misses. Marcelo tries to pull guard but Slayer forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Marcelo prevents a body shot from Slayer. Slayer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slayer has a couple of punches blocked by Marcelo.
Marcelo throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Slayer being controlled against the cage. Slayer scores with a shot to the side of Marcelo's head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marcelo obliges. Marcelo letting Slayer take a breather here. Slayer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcelos head. Slayer has a couple of punches blocked by Marcelo.
Marcelo tries to work over Slayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marcelo is looking to control Slayer's arms but Slayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marcelo has his back to the cage. Marcelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcelo. Slayer slowing the pace effectively. Marcelo digs a right hand into Slayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slayer's gas tank. Slayer lands a nice uppercut. Slayer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marcelo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Marcelo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slayer is keeping busy. Marcelo tries to land knees in the clinch but Slayer avoids the damage to the body. Slayer pushes off an throws an elbow but Marcelo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Marcelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slayer obliges. Marcelo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marcelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayer controls his hands.
Slayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcelo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Slayer is pushing Marcelo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A right hand to the body from Slayer.
Slayer throws an elbow that misses.
Marcelo misses with some punches.
Slayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcelo misses with a hook from the clinch. Slayer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards. Slayer misses with a hook from the clinch. Marcelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Slayer wants to clinch and Marcelo counters with a head kick. That will keep Slayer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Slayer fails in his attempt to clinch. Slayer misses with a few strikes there.
Marcelo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slayer is able to avoid easily. Marcelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Slayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slayer moves into range and clinches up with Marcelo. Slayer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slayer lands with a light punch inside. Slayer leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Marcelo blocks an elbow strike from Slayer.
Slayer lands with a short head shot on the inside. Slayer lands a body punch in the clinch. Marcelo throws a punch but it's blocked by Slayer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffy Slayer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Flavio Marcelo's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slayer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Marcelo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slayer checks it well. Marcelo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Slayer avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Buffy Slayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Marcelo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Slayer closes the distance and clinches. Slayer working aggressively here.
Slayer working aggressively here.
Marcelo can't find room to land a body shot as Slayer controls the action.
Marcelo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slayer is defending well for now. Slayer avoiding damage.
Buffy Slayer has scored more points in the clinch so far. Marcelo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marcelo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slayer lands a left hand.
Marcelo misses with a body punch.
Slayer pushes Marcelo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Slayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Slayer looks to throw an elbow but misses. Slayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marcelo stalling in the clinch.
Marcelo blocking some punches.
Slayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcelo's elbow. Slayer controlling the action here for a moment.
Slayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayer misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slayer tries to stall but Marcelo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayer. Marcelo trying to stall but Slayer improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slayer throws an elbow but misses. Marcelo is trying to maintain a safe position but Slayer gets an underhook and turns Marcelo into the cage. Marcelo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Slayer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slayer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Slayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcelo or not. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Slayer has him pressed against the cage. Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Slayer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Slayer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Slayer throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slayer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Slayer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marcelo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Slayer lands with a left to the head. A short left from Slayer. Marcelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Slayer. Marcelo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slayer avoids it. Slayer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Marcelo jumps guard but Slayer stands there with Marcelo around his waist. Marcelo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buffy Slayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavio Marcelo. Marcelo lands an uppercut. Slayer slows down the pace here.
Slayer lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Flavio Marcelo's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marcelo trying to land knees to the body.
Marcelo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slayer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marcelo's brow. Slayer swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it. Slayer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcelo is defending well for now. Marcelo trying to control the position but instead, Slayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcelo into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Slayer lands a hook to the side of the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Slayer is struggling to control the position. Slayer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcelo is defending well for now. Marcelo blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffy Slayer dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Flavio Marcelo's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Marcelo. Marcelo tries to work over Slayer's front leg with a kick but Slayer checks it. Marcelo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slayer is out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Marcelo.
Slayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Slayer just leaning against Marcelo, taking a breather. Slayer misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Marcelo avoids the elbow strike from Slayer, against the cage.
Marcelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marcelo managing to block the knees to the body from Slayer.
Slayer swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it. Marcelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayers head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slayer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcelo or not. Slayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Slayer has Marcelo pressed against the cage.
Slayer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marcelo's defenses. Marcelo trying to land knees to the body.
Slayer blocks an uppercut.
Marcelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcelo jumps guard but Slayer stands there with Marcelo around his waist. Marcelo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marcelo dodges an elbow strike from Slayer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marcelo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slayer's brow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slayer as Marcelo tries to tie him up. Slayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slayer misses with a body punch.
Slayer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Marcelo trying to control the position but instead, Slayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcelo into the cage. Marcelo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slayer is defending well for now. Slayer lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Marcelo managing to block the knees to the body from Slayer.
Marcelo misses with the head strike.
Slayer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcelo avoids it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayer. Marcelo takes an elbow to the temple. Marcelo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Slayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slayer lands a knee to the body.
Slayer lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Flavio Marcelo's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Slayer lands an elbow inside.
Marcelo is rocked! Slayer dips a shoulder and cracks Marcelo with a mighty uppercut! Marcelo falls back against the cage and Slayer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Marcelo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Slayer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buffy Slayer! Buffy Slayer retains his light heavyweight title! Buffy Slayer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Red- Let Go. Maia has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Demian Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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174 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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenardo Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva stalks Maia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maia's face. Maia staggers backwards, shaken. Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maia, pushing him back against the cage. Silva stops a takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut. Maia is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage. Glenardo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia. Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Maia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing. Silva lands with a right to the head. Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva digs a right hand underneath Maia's ribcage. Maia let out a lung full of air as it connected. Silva lands with a left to the head. Silva lands with a left to the head. Maia takes a knee to the side of the body. Silva lands a right hand. Silva works on Maia's body with a couple of short punches. Maia looks gassed! A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva. Maia is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A hook to the body from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva lands a body punch in the clinch. Silva lands an elbow inside that Maia shrugs off. Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Silva lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva pushes Maia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards. Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maia takes a shot to the head. Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges. A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva. Nice body punch from Silva. Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards. Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maias head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Silva has Maia pushed against the cage. Silva crunches a lovely knee into Maia's ribcage. Good body shot from Silva.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maia's face.
Silva lands a body punch. Silva lands a nice knee to the body. Silva scores with a shoulder strike. Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Silva digs a right hand into Maia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maia's gas tank. Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva lands with a light punch inside. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges. Silva pushes Maia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike. Silva lands an uppercut. Silva scores with a hook to the body. Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maias head. Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Silva lands a left hand.
Silva digs a right hand into Maia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maia's gas tank. Good body shot from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Silva.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Silva cracks Maia with a nice body shot. Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut. Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva leaning his opponent against the cage. Silva working Maia over with knees to the body. A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards. Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Maia is rocked! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva. Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him? Silva presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Maia seems to have recovered his senses. Silva is leaning against Maia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards. Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Silva scores with a shoulder strike. Silva unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maia! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Silva is unloading with more strikes now! Maia drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenardo Silva! Glenardo Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ***** Supertouch Clothing *****, into his post fight interview.
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S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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