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GPG 18: Beard vs Ruut 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patroclo Cocles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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, Marty Garcilazo!
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, Patroclo Cocles!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cocles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcilazo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cocles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcilazo, into his guard.
Cocles postures up.
Cocles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcilazo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cocles has managed to get both his arms back between Garcilazo's legs - danger averted.
Garcilazo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcilazo tries to get out of the position.
Garcilazo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcilazo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcilazo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcilazo holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo is trying to control the position but Cocles postures up.
Garcilazo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cocles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cocles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcilazo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cocles defends well.
Garcilazo is looking for a triangle but Cocles pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo is trying to keep Cocles in close.
Cocles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garcilazo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garcilazo trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo is looking for a triangle but Cocles pushes his legs off easily.
Garcilazo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcilazo has Cocles pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Garcilazo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cocles throws a head kick but Garcilazo moves out of range.
Cocles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cocles feints and then cracks Garcilazo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcilazo down.
Garcilazo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cocles as he jumps to the side.
Cocles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cocles staying out of range there.
Garcilazo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcilazo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cocles manages to avoid it.
Garcilazo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garcilazo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cocles sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcilazo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcilazo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garcilazo thows a huge punch but Cocles dodges it nicely.
Garcilazo thows a huge punch but Cocles dodges it nicely.
Garcilazo with the ground and pound but Cocles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Garcilazo postures up in Cocles's guard and throws a big left but Cocles blocks it.
Garcilazo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cocles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcilazo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo throwing strikes from guard but Cocles blocks nicely.
Garcilazo wants to pass the guard but Cocles is keeping the position.
Cocles is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcilazo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garcilazo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcilazo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcilazo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocles keeping full guard, as Garcilazo tries to pass.
Garcilazo content to stall in guard here.
Garcilazo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcilazo throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcilazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cocles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cocles keeping full guard, as Garcilazo tries to pass.
Cocles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cocles is looking to land body kicks.
Cocles needs to keep his hands up - Garcilazo had a free shot at his head there.
Cocles tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcilazo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cocles under the eye.
Cocles gets caught flat footed, as Garcilazo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcilazo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcilazo 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.
Marty Garcilazo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garcilazo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcilazo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcilazo connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcilazo trying to control but Cocles is working from the bottom.
Garcilazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcilazo throwing strikes from guard but Cocles blocks nicely.
Garcilazo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cocles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cocles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cocles is retaining full guard.
Marty Garcilazo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcilazo chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcilazo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcilazo looking to sit in guard and control but Cocles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garcilazo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocles postures up.
Garcilazo 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.
Cocles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcilazo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cocles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cocles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo is trying to control the position but Cocles postures up.
Garcilazo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcilazo has Cocles pulled in close to control his posture.
Garcilazo has a closed guard, preventing Cocles from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cocles is fighting to break Garcilazo's control of his arms but Garcilazo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marty Garcilazo.
Garcilazo dives in and scores a takedown into Cocles's guard.
Garcilazo postures up in Cocles's guard and throws a big left but Cocles blocks it.
Garcilazo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patroclo Cocles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcilazo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Garcilazo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcilazo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Garcilazo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Prates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Javis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prates kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Who - Baba O'Riley. Marco Prates has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Prates!
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, Will Javis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prates clinches with his opponent.
Javis breaks the clinch.
Prates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Javis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Prates. Those never looked like landing.
Javis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Javis throws a right hand that Prates ducks under and follows up with a left that Prates also avoids with ease.
Javis dodges the punch combination from Prates.
Javis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prates tries to bum rush Javis with a series of wild strikes but Javis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Javis.
Prates tries to bum rush Javis with a series of wild strikes but Javis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prates swinging wildly here.
Prates on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Javis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Prates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prates misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Javis.
Prates drives through and clinches with Javis against the cage.
Javis is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prates prevents Javis from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Prates.
Javis wants to get back to striking at distance but Prates won't allow it.
Javis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prates misses with a straight right.
Prates avoids the head kick by Javis.
Javis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prates.
Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Prates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Javis misses with a double jab.
Javis tries to clinch up.
Javis tries to clinch there but Prates circles away.
Javis misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Prates.
Javis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Javis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Javis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Javis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Javis scores with the left hand. Prates knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Javis misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prates connects with a single shot there.
Prates tries to bum rush Javis with a series of wild strikes but Javis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prates misses with a looping left.
Javis misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Javis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prates misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Javis.
Javis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Prates instigates a clinch.
Prates misses with a punch on the inside.
Prates has had enough of the clinch but Javis keeps him there for the moment.
Prates holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Javis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javis has had enough of the clinch but Prates keeps him there for the moment.
Javis manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Javis finds it's target.
Javis throws a head kick that misses.
Prates swats away the attempt to clinch by Javis.
Prates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Javis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Javis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Javis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prates.
Javis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prates lands an uppercut.
Prates struggles to land a body shot inside as Javis controls his hands.
Javis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Javis wants to break free but Prates has control.
Prates stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Javis is trying to break the clinch but Prates has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javis prevents Prates from breaking the clinch.
Javis breaks from the clinch.
Javis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Javis misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prates slips a jab and a cross from Javis.
Javis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prates.
Prates clinches up with Javis and pushes him back against the cage.
Javis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prates will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Javis up against the cage.
Prates tries to break the clinch but Javis is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Javis is trying to break the clinch but Prates has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prates keeps control of Javis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Javis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Javis both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Javis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Javis.
Some wild striking there from Prates.
Prates misses with a series of wild punches.
Javis wants to clinch
and Prates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Javis thinking.
Prates moves into range and clinches up with Javis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Prates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Javis's efforts to push away.
Prates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Javis struggles to land a body shot inside as Prates controls his hands.
Prates keeps control of Javis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Javis is looking to break free of the clinch but Prates has double underhooks.
Prates stalling against the cage.
Prates wants to get back to striking at distance but Javis won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prates takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prates lands an uppercut.
Prates is trying to break free.
Javis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Javis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Javis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prates.
Prates is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Javis.
Prates throws a series of strikes that have Javis backpedaling.
Marco Prates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prates moves out of range as Javis throws a body kick.
Javis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Javis throws a low kick but Prates avoids it.
Will Javis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Javis.
Javis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Prates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prates throws a lazy right hand but Javis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Javis misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prates throws a series of punches but Javis moves out of range.
Javis is looking to clinch but Prates is avoiding it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prates crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Javis - the referee stops the clock and Prates gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Javis. Prates manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Javis tries to clinch up but Prates circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Prates. Those never looked like landing.
Javis's corner calls for a 1-2. Javis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Javis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Prates is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Javis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Javis throws a nice head kick!
Prates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Javis was well out of range. Poor timing from Prates.
Javis lands a two punch combo.
Prates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Prates.
Prates misses with a series of wild punches.
Prates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Will Javis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prates tries to clinch up but Javis circles away and keeps his distance.
Javis tries to clinch up
and Prates counters with a right hand to the body.
Javis moves into the clinch.
Prates holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Javis is trying to break the clinch but Prates is controlling him.
Prates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prates lands a hook that snaps the head of Javis backwards.
Javis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Javis, pushing him back against the cage.
Prates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Javis.
Javis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Prates prevents Javis from breaking the clinch.
Javis tries to circle away but Prates has him pinned against the cage.
Prates tries to break free but Javis pushes him back against the cage.
Prates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prates is trying to push Javis away but Javis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Javis is trying to break the clinch but Prates has him pressed against the cage.
Prates slowing the pace effectively.
Prates tries to break free but Javis pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prates lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Javis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Javis breaks from the clinch.
Javis throws a shot to the body.
Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Javis throws a leg kick but Prates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Javis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Javis tries to clinch but Prates is having none of it.
A combination from Prates does no damage.
Javis throws a sloppy head kick and Prates moves out of range easily.
Prates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Javis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Prates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prates avoids the head kick by Javis.
Prates slips a jab and a cross from Javis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Javis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Prates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Javis tries a head kick but it misses.
Javis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prates throws a right and a left that Javis avoids nicely.
Prates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Javis misses with a combination
and Prates counters with a left to the body.
Javis fails to land with a series of punches.
Javis works Prates's body with a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Javis.
Prates avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Prates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Javis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prates keeps the fight on the outside.
Javis tries a head kick but it misses.
Javis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Prates's head.
Javis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prates keeps the fight on the outside.
Prates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prates.
Javis rushes Prates and presses him up against the cage.
Prates controlling the action here for a moment.
Javis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Javis can't break the clinch.
Prates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Javis letting Prates take a breather here.
Javis is trying to break the clinch but Prates has him pressed against the cage.
Javis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Javis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prates swings for the body but Javis moves out of range.
Prates misses with a few strikes there.
Prates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Prates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Javis throws a series of punches but Prates avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prates avoids the head kick by Javis.
Javis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prates.
No joy there for Prates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prates closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Prates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Javis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Javis scores with a four punch combination!
Prates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Javis.
Javis misses with a series of wild punches.
Prates throws a jab when Javis was well out of range.
A combination from Javis does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Javis!
Prates swinging wildly here.
Javis is looking to clinch but Prates is avoiding it.
Prates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Javis circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javis misses with a double jab.
Javis tries to clinch up but Prates circles away and keeps his distance.
Prates throws a big shot that misses.
Prates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Javis tries to clinch up but Prates circles away and keeps his distance.
Prates swats away the attempt to clinch by Javis.
Javis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Javis throws a series of strikes that have Prates backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Javis.
Javis slips a jab and a cross from Prates.
Prates throws a looping overhand right but Javis ducks down to avoid it.
Javis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prates takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Javis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prates has closed the distance and engaged Javis in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Prates.
Marco Prates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Javis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prates taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Prates misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Javis is trying to break the clinch but Prates is controlling him.
Javis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prates or not.
Prates lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Javis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prates breaks from the clinch.
Prates looks to land a combination but Javis avoids it well.
Prates fails to land with a series of punches.
Javis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prates moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prates slowing the pace effectively.
Javis digs a right hand underneath Prates's ribcage. Prates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marco Prates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Javis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prates misses with a punch on the inside.
Prates misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Javis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Javis 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Javis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rui Salsep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vovichenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlos Vovichenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rui Salsep!
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, Karlos Vovichenko!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovichenko misses with a takedown attempt - Salsep sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vovichenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salsep as he avoids it easily.
Vovichenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salsep moves away.
Salsep tries to close the distance and clinch but Vovichenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vovichenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vovichenko misses with a takedown attempt - Salsep sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rui Salsep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vovichenko.
Vovichenko throws a series of punches but Salsep moves out of range.
Vovichenko misses with a takedown
and Salsep counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vovichenko!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Salsep trying to control but Vovichenko is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovichenko is bucking up trying to escape but Salsep cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Salsep controlling the pace for now.
Salsep trying to control but Vovichenko is having none of it.
Salsep is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vovichenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Salsep with shots to the head and body - Vovichenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You get the feeling that Vovichenko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vovichenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Salsep looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salsep looking to control but Vovichenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salsep landing strikes from the mount and Vovichenko is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovichenko tries to hold on but Salsep postures up.
Salsep looking to control but Vovichenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vovichenko tries to lock up and control but Salsep gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vovichenko is squirming around, avoiding Salsep's attempts to control the action.
Salsep has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vovichenko's face.
Vovichenko is rocked!
Salsep unloading with bombs!
Vovichenko is still in real trouble! Can Salsep finish him?
Salsep connects with a bit shot that sees Vovichenko covering up! More strikes from Salsep and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Salsep is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Salsep!
Rui Salsep spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederico Vergara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maubee Away (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergara comes to the cage accompanied by Bully. Away is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rude Boy Dreams. On his way into the cage it seems that Frederico Vergara has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frederico Vergara seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Vergara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maubee Away!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vergara closes the distance and pushes Away back into the cage.
Away is trying to drag Vergara to the mat but Vergara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vergara is stalling here.
Away has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vergara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vergara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vergara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Away takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vergara has managed to clinch.
Vergara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vergara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Away to the mat! Away manages to get full guard.
Vergara postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Away looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vergara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vergara landing with the ground and pound.
Away trying to control the position.
Away has a closed guard, preventing Vergara from standing up.
Vergara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Away has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vergara has managed to get both his arms back between Away's legs - danger averted.
Vergara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Frederico Vergara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vergara lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Away avoids the head kick by Vergara.
Away tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vergara swivels and escapes.
Frederico Vergara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maubee Away.
Vergara rushes Away and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vergara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vergara lands a head kick!
Vergara drives through with a takedown into Away's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vergara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Away on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergara stays in close to Away's body and controls the position.
Away throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Away 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.
Vergara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Away is trying to keep Vergara in close.
Vergara works over Away with some ground and pound from guard.
Away trying to control the position.
Vergara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Away looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vergara is defending well. Away quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vergara has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Away celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maubee Away!
Maubee Away is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Maubee Away thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khun Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Future's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina. 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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27
165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Future!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khun Vee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Future but Future pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vee tries for a takedown but Future sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vee shoots for a double leg takedown but Future sprawls well. He's pushed Vee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Future has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khun Vee.
Vee tries for a takedown but Future sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Future lands with a right hand.
Future takes the fight into the clinch.
Future lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Khun Vee has been cut.
Vee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Future prevents it.
Vee looking for a takedown.
Vee letting Future take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future lands an elbow inside.
Future looking to throw knees to the head but Vee is blocking nicely.
Future comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Future lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Future.
That has opened up Khun Vee's cut even more.
Future will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vee up against the cage.
Vee managing to block the knees to the body from Future.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Future crunches a lovely knee into Vee's ribcage.
Future displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vee up against the cage.
Vee tries for a takedown but Future manages to get underhooks.
Future is pushing Vee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Future landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Future misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vee.
Future looking to throw knees to the head but Vee is blocking nicely.
Future misses with an elbow over the top.
Vee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Future is defending well.
Future lands a nice elbow.
Vee is working for takedown but Future is calmly controlling the position for now.
Future slowing the pace effectively.
Future throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Future is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Future gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Future stalls.
Future missing with knees to the body.
Future trying to land knees to the body.
Vee wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vee takes an elbow to the temple.
Future tries to land a knee to the head but Vee blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Future dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khun Vee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Future counters with a stiff right hand.
Vee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vee has his takedown stuffed
and Future counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Future counters with a nice uppercut.
John Future has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khun Vee.
Vee misses with a takedown attempt
and Future connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Future tests Vee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vee.
Vee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Future makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee shoots in looking for a takedown but Future manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Future connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khun Vee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vee is breathing heavily.
Vee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vee misses with a takedown attempt
and Future cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Future. Beautiful body shot.
John Future is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Future makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vee misses with a takedown attempt
and Future counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vee's knee momentarily.
Future has closed the distance and engaged Vee in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future lands a nice elbow.
Vee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Future lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Khun Vee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Future lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee avoids a wild elbow strike from Future.
Future is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Future looking to throw knees to the head but Vee is blocking nicely.
Future lands an elbow just above Vee 's eye.
Khun Vee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Future tries to land knees in the clinch but Vee avoids the damage to the body.
Vee blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vee.
Future is pressed up against the cage. Vee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Future down to the mat. Future avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vee with a poor takedown
and Future counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vee misses with a takedown
and Future counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vee fails with a takedown attempt.
Future digs a good hook to Vee's body.
Vee tries to move into range but Future moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Future.
Future is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
John Future is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vee.
Vee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Future listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Future.
Vee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vee shoots and misses
and Future counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Future dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khun Vee'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!
Nice body kick there by Future.
Future throws a shot to the body.
Vee with a poor takedown
and Future counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Future thuds a left hand into Vee's body.
Future moves in looking to clinch but Vee pushes him off.
Vee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vee fails with the takedown
and Future counters with a nice leg kick.
John Future has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khun Vee.
Future scores with a nice right hand.
Vee misses with a takedown attempt
and Future counters with a slapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Future.
Vee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Future lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future lands a nice hook to Vee's body. Vee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khun Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Future counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vee has his takedown stuffed
and Future makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Future connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Future feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Future is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vee.
A good leg kick by Future.
A cross from Future lands.
Future throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Future. Future obviously looking to wear him down.
Vee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Future counters with a good low kick that Vee was not able to check.
Future scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vee doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Future fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vee shoots and misses
and Future counters with a leg kick.
Future closes the distance and pushes Vee back into the cage.
Vee takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Khun Vee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Future!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeferson Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, UFC Original Theme Music . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeferson Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie Jr, right into the meat.
Gracie Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Mendes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Gracie Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Gracie Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie Jr, not yet.
Gracie Jr has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture.
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!
Mendes wanted to stand there but Gracie Jr had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie Jr.
Mendes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie Jr moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Gracie Jr stalls from top position.
Mendes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie Jr is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Gracie Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet but Gracie Jr drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie Jr's best efforts.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie Jr is thwarting Mendes's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie Jr's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie Jr in side control, throwing shots but Mendes defends.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie Jr wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Mendes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr gets to mount! Mendes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie Jr landing shots from mount.
Mendes wants to control but Gracie Jr is having none of it.
Mendes can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gracie Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Royce Gracie Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Mendes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie Jr'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.
Gracie Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gracie Jr's lack of action.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Gracie Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendes shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Mendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie Jr passes Mendes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie Jr connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Gracie Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie Jr passes to side control.
Gracie Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Gracie Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes is letting Gracie Jr control him for a moment.
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Gracie Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Gracie Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendes is defending well.
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gracie Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jeferson Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Royce Gracie Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes is trying to stand.
Gracie Jr trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie Jr lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Gracie Jr 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.
Mendes missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie Jr 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie Jr!
An out of breath Royce Gracie Jr 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verdmont Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by So long and thanks for all the fish. Fisher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anberlin - Feel Good Drag. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verdmont Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson cracks Fisher with a good jab.
It looks like Jerome Fisher has been cut.
A jab from Fisher does it's job there.
Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fisher's head backwards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronson counters with a left to the body.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fisher doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Fisher or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson which made him look bad.
Bronson scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fisher.
Fisher tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Fisher.
Bronson sizes up Fisher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Fisher on that attempt.
Fisher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronson is able to avoid easily.
Bronson drops Fisher with a beautiful combination! Fisher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bronson is looking for the KO!
Fisher is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson moves in close and cracks Fisher with a massive right hand! Fisher, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bronson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Verdmont Bronson!
Verdmont Bronson retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Verdmont Bronson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Sved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Silva!
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, Svend Sved!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sved defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Sved misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Sved misses.
Sved lands a slapping body shot.
Svend Sved seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sved misses with a low kick.
Sved throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Sved counters by clinching up.
Sved lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sved manages to break the clinch.
Sved rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sved obliges.
Silva is breathing heavily.
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 avoiding damage as Sved throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sved breaks the clinch.
Sved throws a shot to the body.
Sved closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sved lands an elbow inside.
Sved's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sved swivels and escapes.
Sved clinches.
Sved throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sved breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva blocks a jab.
Sved throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sved rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sved has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Sved lands a damaging elbow.
Sved lands an elbow inside.
Silva avoiding damage as Sved throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Sved.
Sved is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Sved.
Sved escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sved clinches with his opponent.
Come on Sved - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sved lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sved lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Sved lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sved creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Sved manages to break the clinch.
Sved has managed to clinch.
Sved tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Sved.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sved.
Sved escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sved tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sved clinches up against the cage.
Sved working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sved leaning against his opponent.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sved gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sved comes over the top with an elbow. That landed 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!
Sved manages to break the clinch.
Sved lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sved lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sved throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Sved is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Sved dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sved misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva won't allow Sved to sweep him here.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sved really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sved wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Svend Sved hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sved ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sved lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sved clinches up against the cage.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sved is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svend Sved seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva avoiding damage as Sved throws knees to the body.
Sved lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sved gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sved with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sved.
Silva wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sved lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Sved tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Sved tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sved lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sved breaks the clinch.
Sved has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sved breaks the clinch.
Sved throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sved.
Sved forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Sved breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sved throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sved has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Sved holds on to Silva's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sved tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I wouldn't like to be where Sved is right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Svend Sved will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sved pinned against the cage. Sved gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sved thows a body shot but no joy.
Sved clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Sved manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sved lands a nice elbow.
Sved breaks from the clinch.
Sved scores with a punch to the head.
Sved connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Sved, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Sved against the cage but Sved circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sved clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Sved trying to land knees to the body.
Sved comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sved misses with a knee to the head.
Sved lands an elbow inside.
Sved is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sved struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sved's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva avoids the body shot from Sved.
No joy there for Sved, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sved throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svend Sved is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sved ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Sved closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Sved.
Sved pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Sved counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rickson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sved lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Sved is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Sved has managed to clinch.
Sved with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sved lands a nice elbow.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sved avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sved misses with a knee to the head.
Sved gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sved has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sved's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sved 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.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sved gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sved misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sved tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sved just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sved crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Sved lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sved working Silva over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sved lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sved lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rickson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svend Sved is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sved breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Sved comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sved 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Sved!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswaldo Barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oswaldo Barra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Pinto misses.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barra.
Barra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinto.
Barra tries to clinch up but Pinto circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pinto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barra controls Pinto momentarily but Pinto frees himself.
Barra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barra has his foot on Pinto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinto works his way back into a safe position though.
Pinto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pinto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinto has managed to get both his arms back between Barra's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra looking for a guillotine here but Pinto defends easily.
Pinto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barra has momentary wrist control but Pinto slips an elbow through the middle.
Barra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinto controls the pace.
Jose Pinto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pinto lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto throws a jab when Barra was well out of range.
Pinto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pinto tries for a kimura but Barra is defending well.
Barra pushes Pinto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pinto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pinto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barra tries to hold on but Pinto postures up.
Pinto controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barra wants to control but Pinto is having none of it.
Pinto controlling from the full mount.
Barra wants to control but Pinto is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're going to have a standup here because Jose Pinto wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Pinto. No joy for Barra on that attempt.
Barra tries to clinch there but Pinto circles away.
A cross from Pinto lands.
Pinto swats away the attempt to clinch by Barra.
Barra has closed the distance and engaged Pinto in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinto lands an elbow just above Barra 's eye.
Barra being controlled against the cage.
Pinto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Pinto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pinto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barra.
Barra tries to clinch but Pinto is having none of it.
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pinto wants to work for an arm triangle but Barra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pinto working Barra over with strikes.
Barra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Pinto 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.
Barra looking for submissions off his back.
Pinto blocks the strikes from Barra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinto stalling.
Pinto works his way into full mount!
Pinto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pinto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinto avoids the attempt from Barra to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto controlling his opponent.
Barra has given up his back.
Pinto is riding his opponent, not letting Barra buck him off.
Pinto'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto is persistently looking for the submission but Barra is defending it well.
Pinto has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Barra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barra can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barra is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Barra trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pinto working for the choke.
Pinto controlling from the back.
Pinto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jose Pinto just wasn't active enough.
Barra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinto to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Pinto scores with a four punch combination!
Barra gets the takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinto is looking for a sweep.
Pinto wants to control but Barra postures up.
Barra is trying to get an arm triangle but Pinto is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Pinto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pinto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pinto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pinto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barra actively working from the bottom here.
Barra is looking to control Pinto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barra avoid being mounted?
Barra tries to get to full guard but Pinto has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra looking for submissions off his back.
Pinto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pinto works his way into full mount!
Jose Pinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barra is trying to escape the mount.
Pinto controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barra is working to get back to half guard.
Pinto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barra wants to control but Pinto is having none of it.
Barra swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Barra is looking to improve his position but Pinto isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barra looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pinto controlling the pace for now.
Pinto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pinto prevents Barra from getting the reversal.
Pinto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Barra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Barra tries to sprawl but Pinto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pinto moves into full mount! Barra won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barra looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barra trying to control the action but Pinto just sinks the hooks in.
Pinto is working the ground and pound. Can Barra escape?
Barra breaks Pinto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pinto trying to control the position.
Pinto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barra!
Barra is looking to improve his position but Pinto isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barra is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinto 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Pinto!
A very excited looking Jose Pinto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spox Beard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gim Ruut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beard comes to the cage accompanied by Spock's Beard - The Great Nothing. Ruut comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Indestructible - Disturbed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spox Beard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gim Ruut!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruut cracks Beard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruut.
Ruut cracks Beard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruut throws a big shot that misses.
Ruut throws a nice looking combination but Beard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beard clinches up against the cage.
Ruut wants a takedown.
Beard slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Beard.
It looks like Gim Ruut has been cut.
Beard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruut's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard lands an elbow just above Ruut 's eye.
Ruut takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beard slowing the pace effectively.
Beard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Gim Ruut's cut even more.
Beard misses with an elbow strike.
Beard lands an elbow just above Ruut 's eye.
Ruut is rocked!
The cut above Gim Ruut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beard is pressed up against the cage. Ruut has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beard down to the mat. Beard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spox Beard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gim Ruut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Beard! Ruut is out on his feet! Beard rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ruut is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ruut is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spox Beard!
Spox Beard retains his bantamweight title!
Spox Beard 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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