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GPG 15: Antonio vs Babuino PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haytham Jebriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Togashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Togashi has chosen Sadko Song of India Rimsky Korsakov as his entrance music. Haytham Jebriel looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haytham Jebriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenji Togashi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Togashi sprawls well. Togashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jebriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Jebriel shoots in for a takedown but Togashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Togashi tries to clinch up
and Jebriel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jebriel is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Togashi wants to stand and escape but Jebriel is having none of it.
Jebriel postures up in Togashi's guard and throws a big left but Togashi blocks it.
Togashi wants to stand but Jebriel is controlling the position.
Jebriel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jebriel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jebriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebriel passes into half guard.
Togashi pushes Jebriel off but Jebriel dives into side control.
Jebriel prevents Togashi from escaping the position.
Jebriel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jebriel decides to stand back up. Jebriel steps back and let's Togashi get back to his feet.
Togashi darts in trying to clinch
and Jebriel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Togashi's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jebriel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Togashi wants to stand up but Jebriel is controlling him.
Jebriel is standing up over Togashi. Togashi looks to escape but Jebriel dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Togashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jebriel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Togashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jebriel.
Jebriel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jebriel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Togashi, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel is trying to get an arm triangle but Togashi is defending well.
Togashi wants to get back to his feet but Jebriel drags him back down.
Jebriel controls the position.
Togashi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jebriel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel has hold of Togashi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Togashi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jebriel get's back to his feet.
Togashi wants to clinch but Jebriel slips to the side
and Jebriel counters by moving into the clinch.
Jebriel scores a nice knee to the body.
Jebriel lands a good knee to the midsection. Togashi won't want to take too many of those.
Togashi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jebriel lands a damaging elbow.
Jebriel landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Togashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jebriel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Togashi's face.
Jebriel misses with a knee to the head.
Togashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jebriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haytham Jebriel 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.
Jebriel closes the distance and clinches up with Togashi, looking for a takedown. Jebriel pushes Togashi against the cage but Togashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Togashi wants to clinch.
Togashi closes the distance but Jebriel moves to the side
and Jebriel counters by moving into the clinch.
Togashi lands an elbow just above Jebriel 's eye.
Togashi misses with a knee to the head.
Jebriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Togashi avoids it.
Togashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Togashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jebriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Togashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Jebriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jebriel trying to land knees to the body.
Togashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jebriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Togashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jebriel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jebriel avoiding damage as Togashi throws knees to the body.
Togashi tries a knee to the head but Jebriel blocks it.
Togashi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi tries a knee to the head but Jebriel blocks it.
Jebriel blocks an elbow strike from Togashi.
Jebriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Togashi.
Jebriel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jebriel avoiding damage as Togashi throws knees to the body.
Togashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Togashi lands a knee to the head.
Togashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jebriel crunches a lovely knee into Togashi's ribcage.
Togashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jebriel crunches a lovely knee into Togashi's ribcage.
Jebriel blocks an elbow strike from Togashi.
Jebriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Togashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but Jebriel blocks with his arms.
Jebriel scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Togashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jebriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Togashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Jebriel avoids the damage to the body.
Jebriel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Togashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Togashi tries a knee to the head but Jebriel blocks it.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but Jebriel blocks with his arms.
Jebriel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Togashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Togashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jebriel connects with a knee to the head.
Togashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jebriel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Togashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jebriel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Togashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jebriel is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but Jebriel blocks with his arms.
Togashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jebriel lands an elbow inside.
Togashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jebriel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Togashi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Jebriel.
Togashi managing to block the knees to the body from Jebriel.
Jebriel avoiding damage as Togashi throws knees to the body.
Jebriel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jebriel lands a nice elbow.
Togashi misses with a knee strike.
Togashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Togashi misses with a knee strike.
Togashi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Togashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jebriel.
Jebriel managing to block the knees to the body from Togashi.
Togashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jebriel is defending well for now.
Jebriel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Togashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jebriel with a knee to the head.
Togashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jebriel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Togashi's defenses.
Jebriel with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Togashi misses with a knee to the head.
Jebriel landing knees to the head.
Togashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Togashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jebriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jebriel lands an elbow inside.
Jebriel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Togashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jebriel.
Togashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenji Togashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Jebriel or perhaps it was just good defense by Togashi which made him look bad.
Haytham Jebriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Togashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jebriel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Togashi wants to clinch.
Jebriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Togashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jebriel counters with an inside leg kick.
Togashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jebriel circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jebriel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Togashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Togashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Togashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jebriel circles away.
Togashi is looking to clinch.
Jebriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Togashi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Togashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Togashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Togashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenji Togashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Togashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jebriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jebriel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jebriel counters with a shoot takedown. Togashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Togashi wants to stand and escape but Jebriel is having none of it.
Jebriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jebriel trying to control but Togashi is working from the bottom.
Togashi kicks Jebriel off and gets to his feet.
Togashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Togashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jebriel counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jebriel shoots in and drives through. Togashi sprawls well.
Togashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jebriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jebriel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Togashi is fending him off so far but Jebriel persists. Nope, Togashi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haytham Jebriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Togashi wants to clinch.
Togashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jebriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Togashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Togashi. No joy for Jebriel on that attempt.
Togashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jebriel circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togashi looks to clinch
and Jebriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Togashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jebriel circles away.
Togashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jebriel circles away.
Togashi moves in looking to clinch but Jebriel pushes him off.
Togashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Togashi is looking to clinch but Jebriel is avoiding it.
Togashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jebriel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Togashi wants to stand up but Jebriel is controlling him.
Jebriel drops back looking for a leg! Togashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Togashi manages to kick Jebriel off! Jebriel jumps back into Togashi's guard.
Jebriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Togashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Togashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jebriel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Togashi wants to get back to his feet but Jebriel passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jebriel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jebriel prevents Togashi from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Togashi is looking to get back to is feet but Jebriel passes into side control.
Jebriel controls the position.
Jebriel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haytham Jebriel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jebriel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haytham Jebriel!
An out of breath Haytham Jebriel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gene Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Desabafo. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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19
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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27
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gene Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Lopez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lopez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lopez is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez throwing strikes but Silva recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Lopez throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Lopez postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to stand and escape but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lopez throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Lopez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Lopez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez passes into half guard.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez looks to land a strike but Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lopez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Lopez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Lopez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gene Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lopez with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva pushes Lopez off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lopez lands in his opponent's guard.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lopez throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely.
Silva postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Lopez cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lopez lands strikes from half guard.
Silva is trying to stand.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez lands with a punch from half guard.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silva tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Lopez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva is trying to buck Lopez off.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Lopez scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Lopez.
Lopez throwing strikes but Silva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lopez is avoiding damage well.
Lopez is trying to buck Silva off.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Lopez's head but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lopez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva prevents Lopez from escaping the position.
Silva working the ground and pound but Lopez is defending the strikes.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but Lopez defends.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lopez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lopez to escape.
Lopez is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Lopez's head but Lopez avoids it well.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lopez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
Silva throws an elbow but Lopez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Silva.
Lopez parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lopez to escape.
Lopez is trying to buck Silva off.
Gene Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Lopez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Silva.
Well Lopez 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Lopez!
Gene Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevinho Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Aguiar had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Felipe Aguiar looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Aguiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tevinho Souza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza has closed the distance and engaged Aguiar in a clinch.
Souza stalling in the clinch.
Souza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aguiar looking for a takedown.
Souza trying to stall but Aguiar improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Souza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aguiar tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is trying to stall.
Souza looks gassed!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tevinho Souza.
Souza clinches up with Aguiar and pushes him back against the cage.
Aguiar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Souza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Aguiar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguiar has clasped his hands together around Souza's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Souza tries to escape but Aguiar is in control.
Aguiar is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguiar is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aguiar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza tries to escape but Aguiar is in control.
Aguiar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Aguiar has hold of Souza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Souza seems comfortable defending it but Aguiar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Souza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Souza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Aguiar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Aguiar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Pessanha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Orangotango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Pessanha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Orangotango!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pessanha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orangotango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pessanha pinned against the cage. Pessanha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orangotango throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pessanha throws out a loose jab but Orangotango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pessanha misses with a head kick.
Pessanha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body kick from Orangotango.
Orangotango misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orangotango throws a wild body kick that Pessanha sees coming a mile off.
Orangotango throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pessanha counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Orangotango scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Anderson Pessanha has been cut.
Orangotango tries to bum rush Pessanha with a series of wild strikes but Pessanha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orangotango fails with a takedown attempt.
Orangotango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pessanha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson Pessanha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Orangotango.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orangotango tries to pull guard but Pessanha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orangotango misses with an elbow strike.
Orangotango tries to land knees in the clinch but Pessanha avoids the damage to the body.
Pessanha gets underhooks to prevent Orangotango's takedown attempt.
Orangotango is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pessanha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orangotango is trying to break the clinch but Pessanha has him pressed against the cage.
Orangotango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pessanha forces Orangotango back against the cage and clinches.
Orangotango wants a takedown.
Orangotango is trying to break the clinch but Pessanha has him pressed against the cage.
Pessanha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orangotango tries to break the clinch but Pessanha is controlling the position.
Orangotango is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pessanha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango tries to break free but Pessanha pushes him back against the cage.
Orangotango is looking to break free of the clinch but Pessanha has double underhooks.
Pessanha is trying to break the clinch but Orangotango has him pressed against the cage.
Pessanha has had enough of the clinch but Orangotango keeps him there for the moment.
Orangotango drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pessanha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orangotango has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pessanha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orangotango has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pessanha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Orangotango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango throws a combination. Pessanha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orangotango lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orangotango misses with the combination.
Pessanha sends Orangotango crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pessanha is motioning to the referee to let Orangotango up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Orangotango is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Pessanha throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Orangotango is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Pessanha!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Salsep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salsep has chosen Cameo Lover - Kimbra as his entrance music. The key to victory for Felipe Cruz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rui Salsep!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salsep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Salsep.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Salsep. Salsep maintains the clinch.
Salsep wants a takedown.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Salsep turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Salsep turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salsep can't get the takedown.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salsep is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Felipe Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Salsep.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
Salsep tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Salsep won't allow it.
Cruz is working for takedown but Salsep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cruz lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rui Salsep has been cut.
Salsep is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salsep is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salsep wants the takedown. Cruz is fighting it off but Salsep persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cruz's guard against the cage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salsep trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salsep loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Salsep has eaten all the pies!
Salsep passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Salsep advances to full mount.
Salsep with good strikes from the mount here!
Salsep landing punches.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Salsep's attempts to control the action.
Salsep controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salsep is landing with some decent strikes but Cruz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Salsep looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salsep pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Salsep's attempts to control the action.
Salsep lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to control but Salsep is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsep controlling from mount.
Salsep connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Salsep content just to control the position here.
Salsep's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Salsep has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsep raining down hammerfists from mount.
Salsep controlling from the full mount.
Salsep breaks from Cruz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salsep breaks from Cruz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Salsep pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Salsep's attempts to control the action.
Salsep lands with some strikes.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Salsep maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Salsep dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Salsep's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salsep swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salsep paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Salsep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salsep counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Salsep works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Salsep tries to pass.
Salsep stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is not content to let Salsep control the position.
Salsep tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Salsep landing strikes.
Salsep has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salsep cracks Cruz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Salsep takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsep lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salsep landing strikes from the mount.
Salsep with the ground and pound from mount.
Salsep looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salsep controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsep landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Salsep's attempts to control the action.
Salsep lands a big shot there that rocks Cruz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Salsep looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salsep looking to finish Cruz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cruz!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsep connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Salsep's attempts to control the action.
Rui Salsep has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salsep landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salsep trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Salsep controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salsep wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Salsep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rui Salsep's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz tries to clinch up
and Salsep decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.
Salsep controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salsep trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salsep controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salsep makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salsep passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Salsep looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Salsep smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsep goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salsep's guard! Nice work there by Cruz!
Salsep kicks Cruz off and gets to his feet.
Salsep gets a takedown into half guard.
Salsep lands with a punch from half guard.
Salsep trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Salsep trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Salsep is stalling here. Cruz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salsep seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cruz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsep wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Salsep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsep is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cruz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salsep can do anything to dispel that myth.
Salsep throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salsep, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Salsep has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsep prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Salsep can't get the takedown.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salsep gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Salsep makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salsep trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Salsep passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salsep is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Felipe Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rui Salsep is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salsep 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rui Salsep comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salsep winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rui Salsep!
A determined Rui Salsep 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher has chosen Anberlin - Feel Good Drag as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jerome Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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26
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Fisher's head back.
Rodrigues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fabricio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rodrigues pulls Fisher in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but Fisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodrigues pushes Fisher off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fisher swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fisher misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Fisher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Rodrigues lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodrigues jabs Fisher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Fisher misses the body punch
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jerome Fisher has been cut.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fisher is rocked!
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Fisher has managed to clinch.
Rodrigues working hard to break the clinch.
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Fisher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fisher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fisher lands a head shot.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
Rodrigues connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Fisher misses
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fisher looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
A punch combination from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fisher counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fisher.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Fisher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigues defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisher at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues misses with a shot to the body
and Fisher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigues thinking.
Fisher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fabricio Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fisher doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Fisher.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodrigues lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
Rodrigues works Fisher's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigues was covering up waiting for the punch and Fisher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigues looking to control.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodrigues tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigues kicks Fisher off and gets to his feet.
Rodrigues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fisher doesn't seem bothered though.
Fisher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodrigues's half guard.
Fisher drops an elbow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues gets full guard.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Fisher stands up over Rodrigues, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodrigues is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fisher is controlling him.
Rodrigues working a defensive guard but Fisher passes into half guard.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fisher is working away from the top position though.
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rodrigues to regain full guard.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
Jerome Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fisher trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jerome Fisher wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice straight punches there by Rodrigues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Fabricio Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Rodrigues with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerome Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A left lands for Rodrigues.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Fisher moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Fisher thumps Rodrigues with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Fabricio Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fisher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Fisher moved out of range nicely.
Fisher thows a body shot but no joy.
Fisher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigues circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues throws a combination that misses
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodrigues pushes Fisher off and gets back to his feet.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fisher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fisher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination. Fisher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Fabricio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Fisher.
Fisher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fisher looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fisher. Fisher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodrigues tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Fisher is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues can't escape the position.
Fisher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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!
Rodrigues's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher working Rodrigues over with strikes here.
Fisher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fisher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fabricio Rodrigues.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jerome Fisher!
A relieved looking Jerome Fisher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Babuino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Antonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Babuino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Antonio uses his free foot to push down on Babuino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Babuino.
Babuino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Antonio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antonio looking to ground and pound but Babuino is blocking nicely.
Antonio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Poor strikes thrown by Antonio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Antonio trying to control but Babuino is having none of it.
Antonio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babuino is trying to stand.
Antonio breaks from Babuino's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Antonio cracks Babuino with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Antonio thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Babuino is in a horrible position here. Antonio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Antonio lands a nice shot to the head.
Babuino is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antonio has control of Babuino's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Babuino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babuino is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Antonio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Antonio thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Antonio raining down hammerfists from mount.
Antonio throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Babuino is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babuino can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babuino takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Antonio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Antonio is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Antonio extends the arm and Babuino is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Antonio!
After winning the bout, Paulo Antonio 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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