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REFC Weds Night #1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigfoot Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Jitsku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigfoot Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bigfoot Silva!
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 Jitsku!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jitsku.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jitsku on the side of the head.
It looks like Thiago Jitsku has been cut.
Silva cracks Jitsku with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jitsku falls to his knees and Silva doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigfoot Silva!
After winning the bout, Bigfoot Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiagulu Paiskbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiagulu Paiskbah!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Thiagulu Paiskbah has been cut.
Paiskbah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paiskbah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paiskbah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paiskbah postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Paiskbah is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paiskbah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paiskbah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rua wants to stand but Paiskbah is controlling the position.
Paiskbah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rua's head.
Paiskbah prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.
Paiskbah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paiskbah landing with the ground and pound.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Paiskbah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rua's guard.
Rua has hold of Paiskbah's hands but Paiskbah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiskbah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paiskbah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paiskbah content to control rather than advance.
Paiskbah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paiskbah controlling from the full mount.
Paiskbah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paiskbah with good strikes from the mount here!
Paiskbah controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paiskbah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiskbah punishing his opponent with strikes.
Paiskbah cracks Rua with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paiskbah content just to control the position here.
Rua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paiskbah dominating with strikes here.
Paiskbah punishing his opponent with strikes.
Paiskbah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paiskbah softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Rua is out cold! Paiskbah jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiagulu Paiskbah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nurjan Nurjas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robson Silva struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nurjan Nurjas!
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, Robson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurjas gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Nurjas manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurjas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurjas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Nurjas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Nurjas blocks nicely.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Nurjas's brow.
Nurjas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva wants to control from the top but Nurjas keeps moving.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurjas has wrist control.
Nurjas looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nurjas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Silva has eaten all the pies!
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurjas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva is thwarting Nurjas's attempts to control the position.
Silva working over Nurjas with some ground and pound. Nurjas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurjas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Nurjas's temple.
Nurjas is breathing heavily.
Silva working Nurjas over with strikes.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurjas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva not doing much here.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Nurjas is working away.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Nurjas's head.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Nurjas's head.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurjas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva working over Nurjas with some ground and pound. Nurjas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurjas is rocked!
Nurjas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is nestled in close to Nurjas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Nurjas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Nurjas's head.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurjas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nurjas is hurt! He's hurt bad - Silva fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nurjas from any more punishment! Congratulations to Silva! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robson Silva!
Robson Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Clould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy Clould!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clould counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Clould as Drago shoots in.
Clould moves out of range as Drago throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Clould throws a nice looking combination but Drago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clould.
Drago tries to clinch but Clould is having none of it.
Drago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clould.
Clould throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clould on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drago misses with a combination
and Clould makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Clould scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clould fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drago sprawls well initially but Clould persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clould wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clould stalling.
Clould missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clould is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clould is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clould scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clould working the head and body with strikes.
Clould is taking a breather. Drago says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clould lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clould scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clould winds up and cracks Drago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clould decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Clould tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Clould.
Clould fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Clould lands a body shot.
Clould misses with a wild combination.
Clould throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clould scoring well with a low kick there.
Clould throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clould is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clould scores with a hook.
Clould closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clould lands in his opponent's guard.
Drago is rocked!
Clould drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clould jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Clould from controlling successfully.
Clould connects with a couple of short punches.
Clould content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clould lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clould wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clould distracts Drago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clould trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Clould stands up from Drago's guard - Clould perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drago wants to clinch.
Clould tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clould misses with a series of wild punches.
Drago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clould scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Clould dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Clould finds it's way through Drago's defenses.
Clould misses with a low kick as Drago jumps back.
Drago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Clould thuds a left hand into Drago's body.
Clould cracks Drago with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Drago looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Clould finish him?
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clould throws a quick head kick that knocks Drago silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Clould is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guy Clould!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Razza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeh Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeh Duarte will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Razza!
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, Zeh Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razza looks to land a right hand but Duarte moved out of range.
Duarte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Razza, pushing him back against the cage.
Razza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duarte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Razza taking a breather.
Razza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Duarte.
A body shot lands from Duarte.
Duarte scores with a shot to the side of Razza's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Razza is breathing heavily.
Razza wants to break free but Duarte has control.
Razza tries to pull guard but Duarte won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Razza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte scores with a shot to the side of Razza's head.
Duarte lands with a light punch inside.
Duarte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Razza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duarte presses Razza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duarte lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Duarte.
Duarte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Razzas head.
Duarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Razza is rocked!
Duarte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duarte dips a shoulder and cracks Razza with a mighty uppercut! Razza falls back against the cage and Duarte unloads with a barrage of strikes! Razza 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 - Duarte screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeh Duarte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thizov Phazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thizov Phazov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thizov Phazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Phazov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phazov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Phazov is defending well.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phazov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie has hold of Phazov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Phazov seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Phazov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Phazov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte lands with a slapping head kick.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duarte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Gomez lands a leg kick that knocks Duarte off balance momentarily.
Duarte connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gomez to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Duarte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joao Duarte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ban Midou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thizin Pais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thizin Pais has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ban Midou's chin.
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ban Midou!
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, Thizin Pais!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pais stuns Midou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Midou misses with an uppercut.
Pais throws a head kick but Midou moves out of range.
Pais throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pais scores with a nice right hand.
Pais keeps the fight on the outside.
Pais lands a leg kick that knocks Midou off balance momentarily.
Pais scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Midou motions for Pais to come forward. Midou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pais lands with a shot to the body.
Midou tries to clinch but Pais moves away
and Pais counters with a crisp one two that drops Midou! Pais thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Midou to his feet! Midou is in big trouble!
Midou is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pais throws a leg kick which misses Midou's front leg but catches the back leg as Midou tries to avoid it.
Oh Midou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pais punishes Midou's body with a nice straight punch.
Midou tries to clinch up.
Midou looks to clinch
and Midou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midou gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pais gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Midou is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thizin Pais!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Manuel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oenomaus Tib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Lowrider . Tib has chosen As I Lay Dying - Through Struggle as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Manuel Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oenomaus Tib!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Manuel Santos.
Tib throws a series of punches but Manuel Santos avoids them all with ease.
Tib throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tib throws a head kick that misses.
Tib throws a shot from downtown. Manuel Santos moves away and avoids it.
Tib misses with a shot to the body
and Manuel Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Oenomaus Tib has been cut.
Manuel Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tib tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tib thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tib fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manuel Santos is out of range.
Tib fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Tib tries a head kick but it misses.
Tib tries to land a front kick but Manuel Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Simon Manuel Santos has been cut.
Tib swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tib shoots in for a takedown but Manuel Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tib looks for the body kick but Manuel Santos saw that one coming.
Manuel Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Tib ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oenomaus Tib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel Santos ducks under a wild hook from Tib.
Tib throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel Santos.
Tib throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manuel Santos.
Tib wants to clinch up but Manuel Santos keeps it at a distance.
Manuel Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Manuel Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manuel Santos scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tib throws a right hand that Manuel Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Manuel Santos also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Santos blocks a head kick by Tib.
Tib swings for the body but Manuel Santos moves out of range.
Tib throws a combination that misses
enabling Manuel Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Manuel Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tib.
Manuel Santos scores with a jab. Tib acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tib misses with the combination.
Manuel Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tib rushes Manuel Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tib tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tib scores with a shot to the side of Manuel Santos's head.
Tib tries a body shot but Manuel Santos blocks it.
Tib has Manuel Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Manuel Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tib tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manuel Santos avoids it.
Tib missing with knees to the body.
Tib lands a good knee to the midsection. Manuel Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Tib misses with a knee strike.
Manuel Santos letting Tib take a breather here.
Tib blocks an uppercut.
Tib throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manuel Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Tib lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tib.
Manuel Santos avoiding damage as Tib throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tib with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tib creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manuel Santos has Tib pressed against the cage.
Tib tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tib with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manuel Santos wants to stall.
Manuel Santos stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tib tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tib lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel Santos tries to break the clinch but Tib is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oenomaus Tib will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manuel Santos works over Tib's head and body with a nice combination.
Tib scores with a leg kick.
Manuel Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Tib throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manuel Santos's head.
Tib throws a body punch but Manuel Santos moves out of range.
Manuel Santos misses with a double 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!
Tib swinging wildly here.
Jab by Manuel Santos.
Tib tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuel Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tib.
Tib throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manuel Santos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manuel Santos throws a series of punches but Tib avoids them all with ease.
Tib attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Manuel Santos does no damage.
Manuel Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tib throws a head kick that misses.
Manuel Santos avoids the head kick by Tib.
Tib fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel Santos manages to avoid it.
Manuel Santos dodges the punch combination from Tib.
Tib forces Manuel Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Manuel Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Manuel Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tib taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tib trying to control the position but instead, Manuel Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tib into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Santos blocks an uppercut.
Tib trying to land knees to the body.
Tib tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tib is pushing Manuel Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tib tries to throw a body punch but Manuel Santos avoids it by throwing Tib back against the cage.
Tib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manuel Santos is defending well for now.
Manuel Santos looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Tib - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tib lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tib comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simon Manuel Santos's cut is getting worse.
Tib misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manuel Santos as Tib tries to tie him up.
Manuel Santos being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tib can't find room to land a body shot as Manuel Santos controls the action.
Manuel Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manuel Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Tib.
Manuel Santos has Tib pressed against the cage.
Tib missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tib just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manuel Santos's brow.
Tib stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tib with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manuel Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manuel Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oenomaus Tib 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Manuel Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manuel Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tib.
Tib swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tib swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Tib - just one landing.
Simon Manuel Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manuel Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manuel Santos scores with a body shot.
Simon Manuel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tib misses with a jab to the body
letting Manuel Santos counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Tib misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manuel Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tib.
Tib swings for the body but Manuel Santos moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tib.
Tib looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel Santos is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Tib catches Manuel Santos right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Tib.
Tib thows a body shot but no joy.
Tib missing with a left hand there. Manuel Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tib throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manuel Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oenomaus Tib seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuel Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tib will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tib lands with a hook. Manuel Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tib wants to clinch but Manuel Santos slips to the side
and Tib takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Manuel Santos.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Manuel Santos.
Tib takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tib is looking to clinch but Manuel Santos is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manuel Santos throws a right hand that Tib ducks under and follows up with a left that Tib also avoids with ease.
Tib throws an off balance right hand
and Manuel Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tib fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tib tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manuel Santos takes a swing at Tib's ribcage but misses.
Tib throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manuel Santos connects with a single shot there.
Manuel Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manuel Santos connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Santos checks a leg kick.
Manuel Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Tib counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tib throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tib feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manuel Santos's calf.
Manuel Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tib backs up against the cage.
An inside leg kick from Tib misses.
Tib comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tib ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel Santos moves away.
Tib throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tib misses with a straight left.
Manuel Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tib fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon Manuel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Manuel Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oenomaus Tib.
Tib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Oenomaus Tib is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tib misses with a head kick.
Tib thows a body shot but no joy.
Tib ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel Santos moves away.
A jab from Manuel Santos finds it's way through Tib's defenses.
Tib keeps Manuel Santos at a distance using the push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tib.
Tib misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manuel Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tib sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tib misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tib lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tib.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oenomaus Tib.
Well Tib 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oenomaus Tib!
A less than humble Oenomaus Tib misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tiberius Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Slipidiquedeuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartacus comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Meridian. Slipidiquedeuva has chosen Red Hot Chilli Peppers Havanna Afair as his entrance music. Tiberius Spartacus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiberius Spartacus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Slipidiquedeuva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartacus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slipidiquedeuva is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartacus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spartacus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slipidiquedeuva strikes from the bottom but Spartacus passes into mount!
Spartacus avoids the attempt from Slipidiquedeuva to control.
Spartacus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spartacus landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slipidiquedeuva tries to hold on but Spartacus postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Spartacus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slipidiquedeuva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slipidiquedeuva tries to hold on but Spartacus pushes him away.
Slipidiquedeuva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Spartacus. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slipidiquedeuva is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Slipidiquedeuva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slipidiquedeuva can't escape the position.
Spartacus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Slipidiquedeuva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Slipidiquedeuva taking shots to the head.
Spartacus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Slipidiquedeuva is rocked!
Spartacus with the ground and pound from mount.
Slipidiquedeuva is still in real trouble! Can Spartacus finish him?
Spartacus with the ground and pound from mount.
Spartacus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slipidiquedeuva is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Spartacus raining down shots from the mount!
Slipidiquedeuva is bucking up trying to escape but Spartacus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slipidiquedeuva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slipidiquedeuva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Spartacus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Slipidiquedeuva is on top in guard.
Slipidiquedeuva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slipidiquedeuva seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartacus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartacus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slipidiquedeuva is aware though and is defending well.
Slipidiquedeuva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slipidiquedeuva is looking to stand up but Spartacus won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spartacus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slipidiquedeuva 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 Spartacus.
Spartacus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slipidiquedeuva is thwarting Spartacus's attempts to control the position.
Slipidiquedeuva thows a huge punch but Spartacus dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus is controlling Slipidiquedeuva's trapped leg to prevent Slipidiquedeuva from advancing to side control.
Slipidiquedeuva prevents Spartacus from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Slipidiquedeuva.
Slipidiquedeuva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spartacus is looking for a sweep. Slipidiquedeuva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartacus is looking to control Slipidiquedeuva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spartacus avoid being mounted?
Slipidiquedeuva is taking a breather. Spartacus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiberius Spartacus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slipidiquedeuva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spartacus defends it nicely.
Spartacus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slipidiquedeuva is trying to stand up here but Spartacus is controlling him well.
Spartacus is pressing down on Slipidiquedeuva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slipidiquedeuva is holding on for now.
Spartacus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slipidiquedeuva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Slipidiquedeuva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spartacus is working away from the top position though.
Spartacus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slipidiquedeuva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva punching from the bottom.
Spartacus blocks the strikes from Slipidiquedeuva.
Spartacus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tiberius Spartacus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spartacus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slipidiquedeuva wants to get back to his feet.
Spartacus is pressing down on Slipidiquedeuva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slipidiquedeuva is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Spartacus there.
Spartacus drops an elbow to the side of Slipidiquedeuva's head.
Spartacus is keen to just control but Slipidiquedeuva is a slippery customer.
Spartacus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slipidiquedeuva is trying to stand up here but Spartacus is controlling him well.
Spartacus content to control rather than advance.
Slipidiquedeuva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva is trying to stand up here but Spartacus is controlling him well.
Spartacus drops an elbow to the side of Slipidiquedeuva's head.
Slipidiquedeuva has hold of Spartacus's hands but Spartacus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Spartacus is working for a submission of some sort.
Spartacus is looking for a kimura but Slipidiquedeuva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spartacus to get the leverage.
Spartacus wants to take a breather but Slipidiquedeuva is having none of it.
Spartacus wants to pass to mount but Slipidiquedeuva is defending the position.
Slipidiquedeuva is looking to control Spartacus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slipidiquedeuva avoid being mounted?
Spartacus is trying to control the action in half guard but Slipidiquedeuva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spartacus seems to be working for a kimura but Slipidiquedeuva defends the submission attempt.
Slipidiquedeuva is staying active underneath Spartacus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slipidiquedeuva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spartacus is working away from the top position though.
Spartacus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slipidiquedeuva has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Spartacus escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Spartacus!
Spartacus cracks Slipidiquedeuva with a big right hand but Slipidiquedeuva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Spartacus lands some shots froms side control.
Spartacus is chipping away with strikes.
Spartacus lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slipidiquedeuva tries to buck Spartacus off but Spartacus is having none of it.
Spartacus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Spartacus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slipidiquedeuva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spartacus lands a nice forearm strike.
Spartacus is putting a hurting on Slipidiquedeuva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spartacus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slipidiquedeuva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus is trying to get an arm triangle but Slipidiquedeuva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiberius Spartacus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Spartacus thows a body shot but no joy.
Slipidiquedeuva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spartacus. Spartacus obviously looking to wear him down.
Slipidiquedeuva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spartacus as he jumps to the side.
Spartacus misses with a wild combination.
Slipidiquedeuva wants to clinch
and Spartacus counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slipidiquedeuva.
Spartacus is looking to chop away at Slipidiquedeuva's legs.
A combination from Spartacus does no damage.
Slipidiquedeuva shoots and misses
and Spartacus counters with a straight right hand.
Tiberius Spartacus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Slipidiquedeuva.
Spartacus stuffs the takedown attempt from Slipidiquedeuva. Slipidiquedeuva gets slowly back to his feet.
Spartacus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiberius Spartacus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus misses with a wild combination.
Slipidiquedeuva misses with a takedown
and Spartacus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slipidiquedeuva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartacus connects with a crisp jab.
Slipidiquedeuva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spartacus on his heels. He'll look to pass Spartacus's guard now, I'm sure.
Spartacus wants to sweep but no luck.
Spartacus is working hard here to advance position.
Spartacus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slipidiquedeuva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slipidiquedeuva looking to sit in guard and control but Spartacus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus forces his way into half guard.
Slipidiquedeuva punching from the bottom.
Slipidiquedeuva wants to improve his position but Spartacus is controlling well.
Spartacus prevents Slipidiquedeuva from standing back up.
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!
Spartacus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spartacus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slipidiquedeuva sees it coming and defends easily.
Slipidiquedeuva taking some punishment here, with Spartacus in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipidiquedeuva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Slipidiquedeuva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spartacus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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. Spartacus connects with a nice short shot to Slipidiquedeuva's temple.
Spartacus slips a nice elbow through Slipidiquedeuva's hands, connecting with Slipidiquedeuva's forehead.
Slipidiquedeuva gets full guard.
Spartacus tries to free his leg and advance position but Slipidiquedeuva is retaining full guard.
Slipidiquedeuva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spartacus.
Spartacus trying to control the position from guard on top but Slipidiquedeuva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartacus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slipidiquedeuva is looking to stand up but Spartacus isn't so interested in that idea.
Spartacus landing some decent shots from guard.
Slipidiquedeuva controls Spartacus momentarily but Spartacus frees himself.
Tiberius Spartacus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus trying to control but Slipidiquedeuva is working from the bottom.
Spartacus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slipidiquedeuva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Spartacus trying to control the position from guard on top but Slipidiquedeuva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slipidiquedeuva working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brock Slipidiquedeuva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spartacus darts in and clinches Slipidiquedeuva up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiberius Spartacus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spartacus 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiberius Spartacus!
A determined Tiberius Spartacus didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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