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SUPERFIGHTS RIO ±34± PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Kozlaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valeriy Kozlaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Che Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kozlaev showed some decent athleticism there.
Kozlaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kozlaev slows the pace down in half guard.
Guevara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kozlaev moves into full mount! Guevara won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guevara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guevara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Kozlaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Kozlaev.
Guevara tries to lock up and control but Kozlaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Guevara's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Kozlaev.
Guevara is rocked!
Kozlaev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Guevara bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kozlaev and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valeriy Kozlaev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Tapanakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaka comes to the cage accompanied by Pjanoo by Eric Prydaz. The key to victory for Ricardo Kaka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Kaka!
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, Chan Tapanakara!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka is looking to slow Tapanakara down with leg kicks.
Tapanakara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Tapanakara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tapanakara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tapanakara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaka has his foot on Tapanakara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tapanakara works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tapanakara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tapanakara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapanakara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tapanakara throws a big right hand that misses.
Tapanakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tapanakara is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tapanakara.
Kaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tapanakara on the ground.
Tapanakara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kaka gets back to half guard.
Kaka trying to hold on to Tapanakara's head to control him but Tapanakara postures up.
Tapanakara is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaka is looking to improve his position.
Tapanakara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapanakara is looking for a kimura here.
Kaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tapanakara defends it easily.
Kaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tapanakara tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaka is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tapanakara is aware though and is defending well.
Kaka keeping full guard, as Tapanakara tries to pass.
Tapanakara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Kaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tapanakara wants to take a breather but Kaka manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tapanakara.
Tapanakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaka wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Tapanakara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tapanakara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaka dives on top into guard.
Kaka is looking to stand up but Tapanakara won't let him.
Tapanakara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kaka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tapanakara.
Tapanakara looks gassed!
Tapanakara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaka tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kaka working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chan Tapanakara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kaka throws the kick towards the body but Tapanakara avoids it.
Tapanakara avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Kaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricardo Kaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Tapanakara in the body.
Kaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tapanakara is able to avoid easily.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
Kaka misses with a low kick.
Tapanakara avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Tapanakara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka misses with a body kick.
Tapanakara avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Tapanakara misses with a head kick.
Tapanakara avoids a kick to the body.
Kaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses
and Tapanakara counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
Tapanakara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tapanakara is breathing heavily.
Kaka scores with a kick to the body.
Kaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaka pushes Tapanakara away with a front kick.
Crunch! Kaka slams his shin into Tapanakara's torso.
Kaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaka tries to land a front kick but Tapanakara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Tapanakara counters with a shoot takedown. Kaka fights it but they end up in guard.
Kaka pulls Tapanakara in close to his closed guard and prevents Tapanakara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kaka trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tapanakara defends well.
Kaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tapanakara defends it easily.
Tapanakara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tapanakara has Kaka in his guard.
Tapanakara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaka's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapanakara trying to control but Kaka is working from the bottom.
Kaka working a defensive guard here.
Tapanakara preventing the sweep.
Tapanakara trying to control but Kaka is working from the bottom.
Tapanakara is posturing up here but Kaka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tapanakara tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tapanakara has to tap! Slick submission there by Kaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Kaka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Kegslam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Kegslam!
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, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kegslam misses with a looping left.
Liddel pushes Kegslam up against the cage in a clinch.
Liddel lands a left hand.
It looks like Dirk Kegslam has been cut.
Kegslam has had enough of the clinch but Liddel keeps him there for the moment.
Liddel has Kegslam pressed against the cage, preventing Kegslam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liddel leaning against his opponent.
Kegslam wants to break free but Liddel has control.
Kegslam has had enough of the clinch but Liddel keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Liddel.
Kegslam wants to get back to striking at distance but Liddel won't allow it.
Liddel breaks from the clinch.
Kegslam scores with the left hand. Liddel knows he should have avoided that one.
Kegslam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddel.
Kegslam misses with a looping left.
Kegslam throws a lazy right hand but Liddel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddel lands a slapping body shot.
Kegslam takes a swing at Liddel's ribcage but misses.
Liddel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liddel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kegslam throws a shot from downtown. Liddel moves away and avoids it.
Kegslam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liddel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddel throws a body punch but Kegslam moves out of range.
Liddel slips a straight right by Kegslam.
Kegslam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liddel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kegslam.
Liddel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kegslam misses with a hook.
A combination from Liddel does no damage.
Liddel throws a hook to the side of Kegslam's head but Kegslam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kegslam scores with a jab to the head.
Liddel just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddel dodges the punch combination from Kegslam.
Liddel staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Liddel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kegslam lands the left hand.
Kegslam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kegslam missing with a left hand there. Liddel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Kegslam misses.
Kegslam punishes Liddel's body with a nice straight punch.
Liddel throws a good cross that connects.
Dirk Kegslam's cut is getting worse.
Nice defenses there by Liddel.
Liddel takes a swing at Kegslam's ribcage but misses.
Kegslam looks to land a right hand but Liddel moved out of range.
Kegslam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kegslam is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kegslam tests Liddel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddel scores with a body shot.
Liddel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kegslam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dirk Kegslam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kegslam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liddel moves into the clinch.
Liddel lands an elbow inside.
Liddel stalling against the cage.
Liddel lands a knee to the body.
Kegslam is looking to control Liddel's arms but Liddel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kegslam has his back to the cage.
Liddel breaks the clinch.
Liddel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kegslam tries to move into range but Liddel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dirk Kegslam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Liddel lands a big uppercut and Kegslam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kegslam looks OK. Liddel waves Kegslam back to his feet!
Kegslam is rocked!
Liddel is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kegslam hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chuck Liddel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Contini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contini comes to the cage accompanied by Love is gone - Psy remix. Luciano Contini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Luciano Contini!
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, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Contini scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Contini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contini loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Contini scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Contini tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Contini throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Contini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva wants to control the pace but Contini is squirming around nicely.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Contini bucks and avoids them well.
Contini wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silva trying to control but Contini is having none of it.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Contini kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva fails to advance to Contini's back.
Silva misses with a head shot.
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.
You get the feeling that Contini really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Contini defends it well.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Contini is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Contini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Contini and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contini throws Silva to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Contini works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Contini scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Contini misses.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Contini, as that shot connected.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contini.
Contini dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Silva slips a straight right by Contini.
Contini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva forces Contini back against the cage and clinches.
Contini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contini throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Contini throws a one two combo.
Contini misses with a two punch combination.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silva trying to control the action but Contini is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Contini is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silva throwing strikes but Contini manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Contini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Contini 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.
Contini throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva tries to clinch but Contini moves out of range.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Contini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Contini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Contini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contini but Contini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Contini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva takes a swing at Contini's ribcage but misses.
Luciano Contini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva blocks a jab.
Contini throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Contini punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Contini misses with a wild body shot.
Contini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Contini is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
Contini managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Contini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Contini tries to escape but Silva is in control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva tries to move to mount but Contini blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Contini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Contini pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Contini throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva throws and low kick but Contini moves out of range easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Contini sprawls well. Contini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva tries to clinch up but Contini circles away and keeps his distance.
Contini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Contini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Contini misses its intended target.
Contini misses with a looping left.
Contini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contini. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Contini.
Contini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Contini throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Contini tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano Contini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contini misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Contini!
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Contini is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Contini squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Silva working for a submission but Contini is keeping him at bay.
Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Contini keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a body punch but Contini moves out of range.
Contini throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Contini looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Contini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Contini manages to break the clinch.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contini throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Contini.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Contini scores with a jab to the body.
Contini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Contini checks it.
Contini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Contini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Contini.
Luciano Contini is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Contini cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contini.
Silva throws a jab when Contini was well out of range.
Contini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Contini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Contini rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contini throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva defending well as Contini loads up on a big left hand.
Contini slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva slips a jab from Contini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva moves out of range as Contini strikes.
Contini dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Contini lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Luciano Contini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contini.
Contini misses with a straight right.
Silva moves away from the strike by Contini.
Contini throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Contini sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Contini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Contini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Contini dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Contini throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the body shot from Contini.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contini.
Contini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luciano Contini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Contini lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contini.
Contini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contini scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Contini misses with a wild combination.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Contini throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Contini misses the shot to the body.
Contini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Contini stuffs the takedown.
Contini throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Contini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Contini 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Contini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basti Haddl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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, Jack Burton!
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, Basti Haddl!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton throws a body punch but Haddl moves out of range.
Haddl moves out of range of the strikes.
Haddl moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Haddl.
Haddl misses with a wild body shot.
Haddl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton throws a hook but Haddl blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haddl counters with a left and a right that stings Burton.
Burton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Basti Haddl has been cut.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haddl.
A jab from Burton finds it's way through Haddl's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Burton misses.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burton scores with a nice strike.
Haddl is rocked!
Burton swinging wildly here.
Haddl is still on wobbly legs! Can Burton finish him?
Burton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haddl counters with a nice uppercut.
Haddl seems to have recovered his senses.
Haddl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Burton thows a body shot but no joy.
Haddl lands with a nice combination. Burton backs away looking to recover.
Burton looks to land a left hand but Haddl moved out of range nicely.
Haddl displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haddl.
Burton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haddl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Burton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haddl was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Haddl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton looks to throw the jab but Haddl is out of range.
Burton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haddl.
Burton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Burton looks to land a right hand but Haddl moved out of range.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Haddl.
Jack Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haddl lands a nice looking body shot.
Haddl lands a nice looking body shot.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Burton throws a right hand that Haddl ducks under and follows up with a left that Haddl also avoids with ease.
Haddl fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Burton.
Haddl misses with a double jab.
Burton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haddl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haddl displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haddl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haddl lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burton slips a jab and a cross from Haddl.
Haddl misses with a body punch
and Burton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burton missing with a left hand there. Haddl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haddl scores with a jab.
Haddl scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haddl. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Burton misses with a hook. Haddl ducked under it nicely.
Haddl throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Basti Haddl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Basti Haddl's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burton looks to land a left hand but Haddl moved out of range nicely.
Burton throws a series of punches but Haddl moves out of range.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Burton misses
and Haddl counters with a nice uppercut.
Haddl smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burton misses with a hook. Haddl ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Haddl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Haddl counters with a two punch combo.
Burton thows a body shot but no joy.
Haddl lands a jab to Burton's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haddl lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haddl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haddl throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haddl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burton on the side of the head.
Haddl takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burton throws a jab when Haddl was well out of range.
Burton misses with a looping right.
Haddl throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Haddl misses with a two punch combination.
Haddl moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Burton throws a hook but Haddl blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haddl tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haddl.
Haddl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haddl throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haddl is working the combinations to good effect here.
Haddl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haddl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haddl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haddl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haddl slips a jab from Burton.
Haddl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton throws a hook to the side of Haddl's head but Haddl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burton throws a lazy right hand but Haddl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haddl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton misses with a combination
and Haddl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burton.
Burton misses with a combination
and Haddl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haddl throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Haddl.
Burton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haddl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haddl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
Haddl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haddl tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haddl takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haddl was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Basti Haddl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Basti Haddl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haddl counters with a nice body shot.
Burton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haddl.
Haddl fails to land with a series of punches.
Haddl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton counters with a left to the body.
Burton takes a swing at Haddl's ribcage but misses.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burton looks to land a left hand but Haddl moved out of range nicely.
Haddl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Haddl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burton takes a swing at Haddl's ribcage but misses.
Haddl closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haddl looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well.
Haddl fails to land with a series of punches.
Burton drops Haddl with a beautiful combination! Haddl stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burton is looking for the KO!
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Haddl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haddl throws a combination that misses
and Burton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton takes a swing at Haddl's ribcage but misses.
Haddl ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haddl misses with a wild combination.
Burton circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Haddl to the canvas! Haddl doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Burton keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Burton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurico Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boom - P.O.D. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maurico Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Ortiz.
Rua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ortiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Ortiz throws out a powerful jab.
SergiO Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rua. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
SergiO Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurico Rua.
Ortiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ortiz throws a strike aimed at the side of Rua's head but Rua avoids it well.
Ortiz is putting a hurting on Rua here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Maurico Rua has been cut.
Ortiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz decides to stand back up. Ortiz steps back and let's Rua get back to his feet.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua won't be happy with that.
Ortiz wants to stand but Rua is controlling his arm.
Ortiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz working the ground and pound.
Ortiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rua is rocked!
Ortiz decides to stand back up.
Rua shoots and misses
and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control.
Rua looks gassed!
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 trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua is looking to regain half guard here but Ortiz keeps moving and retains side control.
Ortiz controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to buck Ortiz off but Ortiz is having none of it.
Rua avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ortiz.
Ortiz decides to stand back up. Ortiz steps back and let's Rua get back to his feet.
Ortiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rua backs up against the cage.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ortiz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortiz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ortiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rua's guard.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working some strikes from top position.
Ortiz throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua has a closed guard, preventing Ortiz from standing up.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four 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.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ortiz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ortiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ortiz wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Rua manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Rua, under a barage of strikes from Ortiz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua is trying to control but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
SergiO Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurico Rua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Ortiz.
Ortiz gets the takedown into side control.
Rua is trying to improve his position.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Rua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rua wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy.
Ortiz prevents Rua from improving his position.
Ortiz stalling.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Ortiz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rua is looking to escape.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Ortiz wants to stand but Rua has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rua trying to hold on to Ortiz's head to control him but Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well.
That's two 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.
Rua is controlling Ortiz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ortiz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rua's thigh. Rua counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz throws and elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by Rua!
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Ortiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortiz manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Ortiz's guard.
Rua is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortiz seems keen to control Rua's posture.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Ortiz.
SergiO Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Ortiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a shoot takedown. Rua fights it but they end up in guard.
Ortiz advances position into side control!
Ortiz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rua closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rua lands in his opponent's guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
SergiO Ortiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurico Rua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ortiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ortiz wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Rua's temple.
Ortiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz wants to stand but Rua has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ortiz tries to stand and escape but Rua actually recovers to full guard.
Rua is trying to control the position but Ortiz postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua has a closed guard, preventing Ortiz from standing up.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Ortiz defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Rua has his foot on Ortiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz wanted to stand there but Rua had control of the position.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but instead Rua has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
SergiO Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rua trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ortiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Rua won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz's guard.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.
SergiO Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Rua is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rua wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ortiz tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Ortiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortiz lands with a straight right. Rua didn't see that one coming.
Ortiz feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, Ortiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rua throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
SergiO Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortiz 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SergiO Ortiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chu ck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furion Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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217 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chu ck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Furion Stormrage!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ck throws a hook but Stormrage blocks it.
Stormrage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormrage. ck does a little dance to reset his feet.
ck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
ck misses with a few strikes there.
ck misses the body punch
and Stormrage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stormrage moves out of range as ck strikes.
ck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stormrage misses with a shot to the body
and ck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Furion Stormrage has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ck misses with a shot to the body
and Stormrage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stormrage blocks a jab.
ck misses with a combination
and Stormrage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stormrage lands a jab to ck's midsection.
ck misses with an uppercut.
ck throws a combination that misses
and Stormrage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stormrage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ck was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormrage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
ck is breathing heavily.
Stormrage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and ck counters with a straight right hand.
ck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stormrage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ck missing with a left hand there. Stormrage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stormrage looks to score with a jab to the body but ck is just out of range.
Stormrage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down ck rather than just go for the knockout.
Stormrage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stormrage counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stormrage counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ck moves away.
ck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stormrage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stormrage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormrage.
Stormrage throws a body punch but ck moves out of range.
Stormrage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and ck counters with a straight right hand.
ck throws a jab when Stormrage was well out of range.
ck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormrage.
Stormrage just misses with a punch to the body.
ck throws a looping overhand right but Stormrage ducks down to avoid it.
Stormrage throws a nice looking combination but ck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stormrage lands a jab to ck's midsection.
Stormrage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Furion Stormrage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Furion Stormrage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
ck throws a hook but Stormrage blocks it.
ck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stormrage defending well as ck loads up on a big left hand.
ck misses with a hook. Stormrage ducked under it nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stormrage in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stormrage swings for the body but ck moves out of range.
Furion Stormrage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stormrage swings away with a body shot that misses
and ck counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stormrage slips under a jab from ck.
Stormrage swings for the body but ck moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stormrage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stormrage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stormrage slips under a jab.
Stormrage misses with a body shot
and ck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
ck throws a shot from downtown. Stormrage moves away and avoids it.
Stormrage lands with a shot to the body.
Stormrage takes a swing at ck's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage misses the shot to the body.
ck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
ck misses with a combination
and Stormrage counters with a one-two to the body.
ck avoids the body shot from Stormrage.
ck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stormrage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Chu ck has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from ck misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stormrage slips under a jab from ck.
ck works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Stormrage.
ck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ck misses with a double jab
and Stormrage counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stormrage dodges the punch combination from ck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stormrage scores with a one two! ck had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stormrage lands a two punch combo.
Chu ck's cut is getting worse.
Stormrage scores with a shot to the body.
Stormrage just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stormrage lands a nice looking body shot.
Stormrage just misses with a punch to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Furion Stormrage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
ck misses with a hook to the body
and Stormrage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stormrage throws a predictable looking body shot
and ck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stormrage lands a with a good body shot.
Stormrage takes a swing at ck's ribcage but misses.
ck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stormrage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ck throws a jab when Stormrage was well out of range.
ck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ck scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage swings for the body but ck moves out of range.
Stormrage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Stormrage misses.
Stormrage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ck moves away.
ck misses with a body shot.
ck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stormrage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ck as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ck loads up on a big right hand but Stormrage slips the punch.
ck misses with a body punch
and Stormrage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stormrage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ck.
ck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stormrage counters with a nice body shot.
Stormrage takes a swing at ck's ribcage but misses.
ck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stormrage counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Stormrage both land. Nice combination.
Stormrage misses with a body shot.
ck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stormrage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormrage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stormrage.
ck throws the left hand but Stormrage avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage swings for the body but ck moves out of range.
Stormrage blocks a low kick nicely.
Stormrage lands a nice looking body shot.
Stormrage looks to score with a jab to the body but ck is just out of range.
Stormrage looks to score with a jab to the body but ck is just out of range.
Chu ck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stormrage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furion Stormrage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ck misses with a jab to the body
and Stormrage counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ck throws a hook but Stormrage blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furion Stormrage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stormrage 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furion Stormrage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucian Corrello (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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204 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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196 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Markus Barros!
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, Lucian Corrello!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrello fails with the takedown.
Corrello tries for a takedown but Barros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corrello closes the distance and clinches up with Barros, looking for a takedown. Corrello pushes Barros against the cage but Barros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markus Barros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucian Corrello.
Corrello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corrello fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Corrello or perhaps it was just good defense by Barros which made him look bad.
Corrello shoots for a double leg takedown but Barros sprawls well. He's pushed Corrello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barros gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corrello postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Corrello, into his guard.
Barros thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barros is posturing up here but Corrello has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barros tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barros has to tap! Slick submission there by Corrello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucian Corrello!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Tamagori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
223 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
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, Eduardo Tamagori!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamagori thows a body shot but no joy.
Tamagori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tamagori wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Tamagori looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Tamagori up and slammed him! Tamagori can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tamagori!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamagori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie has hold of Tamagori's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tamagori manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tamagori can't escape the position.
Tamagori bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tamagori sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamagori wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Tamagori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tamagori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tamagori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamagori has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Tamagori trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tamagori pushes his legs off easily.
Tamagori is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tamagori with a nice head shot there.
Tamagori wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eduardo Tamagori just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie moves out of range as Tamagori strikes.
Tamagori throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamagori.
Eduardo Tamagori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamagori.
Eduardo Tamagori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Tamagori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamagori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Tamagori tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tamagori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tamagori.
Tamagori loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Tamagori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tamagori misses with a two punch combination.
Tamagori throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A big left from Tamagori misses.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Tamagori which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tamagori defends it nicely.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamagori.
Tamagori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eduardo Tamagori will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tamagori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamagori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamagori.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tamagori.
Junior Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tamagori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamagori misses with a body shot.
Tamagori tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tamagori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamagori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamagori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamagori.
Tamagori looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Tamagori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Tamagori moves out of range.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Tamagori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie shoots in but Tamagori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Tamagori misses.
Tamagori leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tamagori is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tamagori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tamagori is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Tamagori defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tamagori has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tamagori!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamagori missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tamagori from controlling successfully.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamagori won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tamagori trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tamagori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tamagori.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tamagori moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamagori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tamagori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tamagori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tamagori landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is not content to let Tamagori control the position.
Tamagori controlling the action here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tamagori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tamagori's guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tamagori dives on top into guard.
Tamagori trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamagori forces his way into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tamagori keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamagori performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamagori is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tamagori keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Tamagori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to control but Tamagori is keeping busy.
Tamagori prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Tamagori is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Tamagori is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tamagori trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamagori is one step ahead there.
Tamagori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Junior Gracie!
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