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BR 6: Freddy's Dead PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cezar De Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Lima might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DosCe- Urban Mafia. Alvarez has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. Julio Cezar De Lima has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Cezar De Lima!
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, Esteban Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez blocks a head kick by De Lima.
De Lima feints and as Alvarez raises his hands in defense, De Lima changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Lima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alvarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alvarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alvarez!
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, De Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by De Lima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Lima swings around for an armbar but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Lima's guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but De Lima keeps moving.
Alvarez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
De Lima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Lima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard.
Alvarez controlling De Lima's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Lima has gone for a leg lock! Alvarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Lima's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez won't allow De Lima to get back to his feet.
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez prevents De Lima from getting back to his feet.
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez stops De Lima from standing up.
Alvarez trying to control but De Lima is working from the bottom.
Esteban Alvarez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
De Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Lima tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling his head.
De Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Lima goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alvarez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Lima but great work by Alvarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Lima is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cezar De Lima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez is not content to let De Lima control the position.
De Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Julio Cezar De Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alvarez is looking to control De Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control but De Lima postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
De Lima is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
De Lima is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like De Lima is going to stand back up.
De Lima is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Alvarez as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Lima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alvarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alvarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alvarez!
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but De Lima sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cezar De Lima dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvarez gets caught flat footed, as De Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but De Lima postures up.
Alvarez wants to control but De Lima passes easily into half guard.
De Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to control De Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Lima kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alvarez tries to kick De Lima off but De Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two 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.
De Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
De Lima is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Lima to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control but De Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Lima.
De Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Julio Cezar De Lima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Lima is just content to waste time from the top position. Alvarez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cezar De Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Lima 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cezar De Lima!
Julio Cezar De Lima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Conceicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Conceicao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eddie Vedder-Society. Oliveira has chosen Eddie Bravo SMOKE SERPENT "Jiu Jitsu" feat. Rakaa as his entrance music. Antonio Conceicao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulo Oliveira's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Conceicao!
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, Paulo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conceicao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Oliveira both land. Nice combination.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Conceicao.
Some wild striking there from Conceicao.
Conceicao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Conceicao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conceicao throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Conceicao throws a chopping leg kick but Oliveira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Conceicao misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conceicao's head.
Conceicao wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Conceicao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conceicao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conceicao wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Conceicao taking a bit of punishment here - Oliveira scoring with strikes.
Oliveira misses with the ground and pound.
Conceicao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Oliveira working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conceicao taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Oliveira landing a few strikes.
Conceicao is rocked!
Oliveira lands a strong strike to the head of Conceicao. That's dazed him! Oliveira looking to finish here. Conceicao is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Oliveira lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Oliveira!
Paulo Oliveira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Arona (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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BJJ Brown Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
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, Junior Arona!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arona checks a leg kick.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Arona swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva managing to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Felipe Silva.
Arona misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Arona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Arona jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Arona from controlling successfully.
Arona wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Arona is having none of it.
Silva seems keen to control Arona's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Arona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arona looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Arona misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva is looking to escape.
Arona is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona is stalling here. Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Arona seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arona tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Arona stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Arona manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Arona trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva rushes Arona and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arona tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Arona drops back down to his feet.
Felipe Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Arona.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Arona is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arona trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arona not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arona wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
Arona manages to get to full guard.
Silva postures up.
Silva pushing down on Arona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arona wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control. Arona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Arona wants to get back to full guard but Silva has mounted him!
Silva lands a big elbow.
Arona reaches up to try and control the position but Silva seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Arona rolls and tries to escape and now Silva has his back!
Silva is looking for the choke from the back position but Arona is controlling his hands well.
Arona breaks Silva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva pulls Arona in close to his closed guard and prevents Arona from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva looking to control but Arona passes into half guard.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
Arona stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arona trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arona sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Arona content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arona tries to stand but can't do so whilst Silva controls his leg.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Arona is very close to passing his half guard.
Arona is taking a breather. Silva 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Junior Arona wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arona sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arona controls his leg.
Arona wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arona is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arona has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Arona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Silva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arona tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Arona. Those never looked like landing.
Arona gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Arona manages to retain guard.
Arona is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Arona is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Junior Arona.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arona is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Felipe Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arona gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Arona manages to retain guard.
Silva postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arona is looking to improve his position.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva winds up and cracks Arona with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arona is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is keen to just control but Arona is a slippery customer.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arona is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arona wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felipe Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Arona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arona fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arona quickly recovers to half guard.
Arona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is thwarting Arona's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
Silva working over Arona with some ground and pound. Arona looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arona tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Arona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arona wants to get back to full guard but Silva has mounted him!
Arona wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Arona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arona to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silva controlling the position well here. Arona rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva is not going to allow Arona to sit and survive in this position.
Arona covering up well under a barage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Silva's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Arona wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Tamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psilocybin Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rain's choice of entrance music: What you need. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Dragon Tamer!
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, Psilocybin Rain!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamer shoots in and gets a takedown into Rain's guard.
Rain has his hands on Tamer's head, controlling the position.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Tamer from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamer wants to pass the guard but Rain is keeping the position.
Tamer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet.
Tamer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rain has escaped and now he's on top!
Tamer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamer wants to get back to his feet but Rain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tamer can't keep his opponent in guard - Rain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tamer is trying to stand.
Rain is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rain seems to be looking for submissions.
Rain prevents Tamer from standing back up.
Rain is looking for a kimura but Tamer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rain to get the leverage.
Tamer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rain's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tamer.
Rain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tamer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rain has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tamer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tamer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tamer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamer seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Rain's chin but Rain turns very nicely into Tamer's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Rain.
Rain trying to control but Tamer is working from the bottom.
Tamer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rain is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Tamer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tamer looking to score a takedown here. Rain is defending well but Tamer drives through and ends up in Rain's guard.
Tamer wants to pass the guard but Rain is keeping the position.
Tamer wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Rain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tamer pushing down on Rain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamer seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
Tamer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tamer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rain is doing well to control the position and prevent Tamer from advancing to side control.
Tamer seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
Tamer seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain wants to control but Tamer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tamer wants to free his trapped foot but Rain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamer trying to work for an americana but Rain has managed to regain full guard.
Tamer postures up.
Tamer drops back looking for a leg! Rain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rain manages to kick Tamer off! Tamer jumps back into Rain's guard.
Tamer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rain!
Tamer throws Rain to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rain sprawls well initially but Tamer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tamer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tamer wants to work for an arm triangle but Rain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tamer is working for a kimura but Rain is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tamer is looking for a kimura here.
Tamer is thwarting Rain's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Tamer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tamer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tamer is trying to get an arm triangle but Rain is defending well.
Rain gets back to half guard.
Tamer is working for a submission of some sort.
Rain wants to improve his position but Tamer is controlling well.
Tamer is trying to work for a kimura but Rain is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rain is trying to control but can't.
Tamer wants to work for an arm triangle but Rain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tamer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tamer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rain is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tamer, into his guard.
Tamer keeping full guard, as Rain tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamer keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
Rain is pushing down on Tamer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamer is fighting to maintain full guard but Rain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tamer is trying to stand back up but Rain is controlling him
Rain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tamer sees it coming and defends easily.
Tamer tries to kick Rain off but Rain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tamer kicks Rain off and gets back to his feet.
Psilocybin Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rain with that takedown attempt.
Rain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamer gets a double leg takedown into Rain's guard.
Rain has a closed guard, preventing Tamer from standing up.
Rain has his foot on Tamer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tamer works his way back into a safe position though.
Tamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain is looking for a triangle but Tamer pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamer defends well.
Tamer wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Tamer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tamer 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Tamer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Gomez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dragon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gomez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Gomez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gomez defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Gomez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragon Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramirez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Megadeth-Trust. 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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222 lbs
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett looking to score a takedown here. Ramirez is defending well but Bennett drives through and ends up in Ramirez's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bennett throws a big elbow that misses.
Bennett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bennett postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
Bennett postures up.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bennett's guard.
Bennett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bennett 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.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Bennett working over Ramirez with some ground and pound. Ramirez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett drops an elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez taking some punishment here, with Bennett in his half guard.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bennett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez taking some punishment here, with Bennett in his half guard.
Bennett winds up and cracks Ramirez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
Bennett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
Ramirez has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bennett is sitting in close to Ramirez's body. Ramirez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bennett is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bennett is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ramirez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barney Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mutch (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Sumner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutch misses with a two punch combination.
Mutch takes a swing at Sumner's ribcage but misses.
Sumner closes the distance and pushes Mutch back into the cage.
Mutch tries to score a body lock takedown but Sumner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sumner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mutch wants a takedown but no success here.
Sumner lands a hook that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
Sumner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sumner lands a right hand.
Sumner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sumner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sumner is pressed up against the cage. Mutch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sumner down to the mat. Sumner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Mutch looks to land a combination but Sumner avoids it well.
Mutch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch loads up on a big right hand but Sumner slips the punch.
Sumner rushes Mutch and presses him up against the cage.
Sumner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mutch tries to pull guard but Sumner holds him up against the cage and eventually Mutch drops back down to his feet.
Mutch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Sumner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
Mutch can't find room to land a body shot as Sumner controls the action.
Sumner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sumner lands a nice uppercut.
Mutch misses with a punch to the body.
Mutch wants to take the fight to the mat but Sumner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumner.
Mutch has Sumner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mutch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sumner tumbling to the mat - Mutch dives into Sumner's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sumner controls Mutch momentarily but Mutch frees himself.
That's two 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!
Mutch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mutch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mutch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sumner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mutch defends it easily.
Sumner trying to control the position.
Mutch prevents Sumner from getting back to his feet.
Sumner keeping moving, preventing Mutch from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner is looking for a triangle but Mutch pushes his legs off easily.
Mutch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mutch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sumner is trying to control the position but Mutch postures up.
Mutch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sumner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mutch distracts Sumner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sumner looking to control.
Mutch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutch landing some decent shots from guard.
Sumner keeping moving, preventing Mutch from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mutch on the ground.
Mutch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mutch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sumner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutch landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sumner is trying to keep Mutch in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sumner's guard.
Sumner is trying to get back to full guard.
Sumner is not content to let Mutch control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Mutch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mutch throws a poor cross that misses
and Sumner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sumner lands a lovely overhand right.
Sumner staying out of range there.
Mutch lands a nice hook to Sumner's body. Sumner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sumner tries to clinch up.
Mutch slips a jab and a cross from Sumner.
Mutch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sumner.
Sumner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sumner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mutch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sumner misses with a looping right.
Mutch misses with a body shot.
Sumner drops his hands momentarily and Mutch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Mutch fails with a takedown attempt.
Mutch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner tries to clinch but Mutch is having none of it.
Mutch scores with a nice right hand.
Mutch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mutch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sumner tries to clinch there but Mutch circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Sumner. That snapped Mutch's head back.
Mutch shoots in for a takedown but Sumner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Mutch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Sumner misses.
Jordan Mutch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sumner clinches.
Mutch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sumner walks away with a smile on his face. Mutch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sumner lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumner scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutch should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sumner ducks under a wild hook from Mutch.
Mutch slips a straight right by Sumner.
Sumner moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sumner.
A short right from Sumner.
Mutch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sumner is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Sumner.
Mutch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mutch is trying to maintain a safe position but Sumner gets an underhook and turns Mutch into the cage.
Sumner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutch is trying to pull guard but Sumner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
Mutch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sumner smiles and moves away.
Mutch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch avoids the body shot from Sumner.
Mutch swings widly with a right hand
and Sumner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mutch dives in and grabs Sumner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sumner pushes down on Mutch's head and hops out.
Sumner throws a lazy right hand but Mutch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mutch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mutch is breathing heavily.
Mutch throws a hook but Sumner blocks it.
Sumner lands with a hook. Mutch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sumner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mutch jabs Sumner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mutch moves into range and clinches up with Sumner.
Mutch struggles to land a body shot inside as Sumner controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
Barney Sumner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mutch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sumner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mutch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sumner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sumner is pressed up against the cage. Mutch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sumner down to the mat. Sumner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sumner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
A combination from Mutch does no damage.
Sumner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sumner lands a nice uppercut.
Sumner stalling against the cage.
Sumner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sumner pushes Mutch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutch goes for a takedown attempt but Sumner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sumner rushes Mutch and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Sumner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mutch fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Mutch.
Mutch misses with a few strikes there.
Sumner tries to clinch but Mutch is having none of it.
Sumner stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mutch.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Sumner slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sumner wants to clinch up but Mutch keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Sumner.
Jordan Mutch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutch gets tackled into the cage by Sumner. Sumner maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Mutch wants to take the fight to the mat but Sumner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mutch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner lands a hook that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sumner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sumner.
A short uppercut from Sumner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Mutch taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sumner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutch can't get the takedown.
Mutch wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Sumner.
Mutch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sumner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sumner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sumner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sumner on the inside.
Sumner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutch's elbow.
Sumner lands an uppercut.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sumner stalling.
Sumner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mutch blocking some punches.
Mutch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sumner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sumner lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
Sumner is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
Mutch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
Mutch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sumner smiles and moves away.
Sumner doesn't manage to clinch there - Mutch circles away.
A lazy left from Sumner finds it's target.
Mutch throws a combination that misses
enabling Sumner to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutch is rocked!
Sumner moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mutch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumner.
Sumner stops a takedown attempt from Mutch.
A short right from Sumner.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sumner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mutch tries to pull guard but Sumner won't allow it.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutch has Sumner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sumner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Sumner as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Sumner.
A short right from Sumner on the inside.
Mutch can't get the takedown.
Sumner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mutch is still on wobbly legs! Can Sumner finish him?
Mutch takes a shot to the head.
Sumner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mutch seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sumner walks away with a smile on his face. Mutch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mutch misses with a double jab.
Mutch walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Sumner clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mutch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mutch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mutch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sumner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sumner.
Sumner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
The referee calls for Sumner to work.
Mutch gets control of Sumner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mutch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mutch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sumner looking to sit in guard and control but Mutch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumner is trying to keep Mutch in close.
Sumner keeping moving, preventing Mutch from controlling successfully.
Mutch landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner is trying to control the position but Mutch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mutch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Barney Sumner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mutch moves into the clinch.
Sumner swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumner has Mutch pushed against the cage.
Mutch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sumner is pushing Mutch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sumner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mutch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sumner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Sumner looks to throw the jab but Mutch is out of range.
Sumner tries to clinch there but Mutch circles away.
Mutch throws a jab when Sumner was well out of range.
Sumner scores with the left hand. Mutch knows he should have avoided that one.
Sumner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutch.
Mutch throws a combination that misses
and Sumner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sumner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sumner closes the distance and pushes Mutch back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sumner - that landed with a thud.
Mutch is looking for a takedown.
Mutch is trying to drag Sumner to the mat but Sumner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mutch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sumner pushes Mutch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sumner lands a shoulder strike.
Sumner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sumner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Sumner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sumner gets underhooks to prevent Mutch's takedown attempt.
Sumner lands a nice uppercut.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
Sumner lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sumner leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands with a right to the head.
Sumner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sumner digs a right hand into Mutch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mutch's gas tank.
Mutch has a couple of punches blocked by Sumner.
Mutch fails to pull guard.
Sumner lands with a left to the head.
Sumner lands a right hand.
Sumner taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumner works on Mutch's body with a couple of short punches.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sumner prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Sumner had his way with Jordan Mutch in that round.
That's time! Sumner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sumner takes the fight into the clinch.
Sumner scores with a shot to the side of Mutch's head.
Sumner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutch wants a takedown.
Mutch fails to pull guard.
Sumner is working Mutch over against the cage.
Mutch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sumner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Mutch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sumner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sumner has closed the distance and engaged Mutch in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sumner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mutch is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right hand to the body from Sumner.
Sumner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner pushes Mutch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sumner stalling.
Mutch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sumner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sumner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mutch tries to pull guard but Sumner holds him up against the cage and eventually Mutch drops back down to his feet.
Sumner is pushing Mutch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sumner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mutch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Sumner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sumner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutch is trying to drag Sumner to the mat but Sumner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sumner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sumner blocking some punches.
Sumner presses Mutch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutch.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
Sumner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sumner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutchs head.
Mutch can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Sumner.
Mutch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sumner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mutch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sumner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sumner lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sumner.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sumner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutch can do to turn this around?
Sumner lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sumner.
Sumner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sumner lands with a light punch inside.
Mutch can't find room to land a body shot as Sumner controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sumner.
Sumner lands a right hand.
Mutch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sumner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mutch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutchs head.
Good body shot from Sumner.
Mutch has Sumner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sumner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Sumner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sumner.
Mutch takes a shot to the head.
Mutch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sumner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Sumner.
Sumner stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jordan Mutch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barney Sumner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Sumner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sumner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Sumner!
Barney Sumner is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Barney Sumner 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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