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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liao Cui Jie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somjit Boonjumnong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cui Jie comes to the cage accompanied by Chinese Wall. Boonjumnong has chosen The Ecstasy of Gold (remix) - Ennio Morricone as his entrance music. Liao Cui Jie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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193 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Liao Cui Jie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Somjit Boonjumnong!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boonjumnong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cui Jie is looking to clinch.
Cui Jie tries to clinch but Boonjumnong moves out of range.
Cui Jie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cui Jie moves in looking to clinch but Boonjumnong pushes him off.
Cui Jie tries to close the distance and clinch but Boonjumnong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cui Jie wants to clinch
and Boonjumnong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cui Jie's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boonjumnong passes into half guard.
Boonjumnong wants to work for an arm triangle but Cui Jie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cui Jie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boonjumnong on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boonjumnong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cui Jie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Somjit Boonjumnong!
A relieved looking Somjit Boonjumnong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Igor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor comes to the cage accompanied by Die Young. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Igor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joel Santana!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igor circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Santana drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Igor follows Santana to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Igor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Kallstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallstrom comes to the cage accompanied by God Hates Us. Osko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Selling the Wind. Kim Kallstrom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Kallstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Osko!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kallstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kallstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallstrom scores with a one two! Osko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kallstrom tries to clinch but Osko moves away
and Osko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kallstrom won't be happy with that.
Osko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osko controlling the position from side mount.
It looks like Osko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallstrom is looking to reverse the position.
Osko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kallstrom down.
Osko taking a breather here.
Kallstrom tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osko is staying tight to Kallstrom's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kallstrom striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Osko is staying tight to Kallstrom's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kallstrom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Osko cracks Kallstrom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kallstrom is rocked!
Osko cracks Kallstrom with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Osko immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kallstrom is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Osko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Osko!
Josh Osko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algenir Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy comes to the cage accompanied by Die Mother Fucker Die. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hill Billy!
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, Algenir Aguiar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billy closes the distance and clinches up with Aguiar, looking for a takedown. Billy pushes Aguiar against the cage but Aguiar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Aguiar as Billy shoots in.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aguiar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aguiar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Billy can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aguiar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Aguiar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Algenir Aguiar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Billy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar gets a double leg takedown into Billy's guard.
Aguiar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Billy trying to control the position here.
Aguiar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aguiar works over Billy's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billy gets a double leg takedown into Aguiar's guard.
Billy trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguiar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aguiar controlling Billy's posture.
Billy is stalling in the full guard.
Aguiar wants to stand and escape but Billy is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hill Billy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Aguiar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Billy's half guard.
Billy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguiar is working away from the top position though.
Billy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aguiar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aguiar's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billy has his opponent's back but Aguiar is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Billy.
Aguiar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aguiar wants to slow Billy down by chopping away at his legs.
Aguiar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Aguiar slips a nice elbow through Billy's hands, connecting with Billy's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billy tries to roll over but Aguiar keeps him under control.
Aguiar content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algenir Aguiar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aguiar stuffs the takedown.
Billy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aguiar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aguiar looking to score a takedown here. Billy is defending well but Aguiar drives through and ends up in Billy's guard.
Aguiar throws an elbow that misses. Billy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aguiar's guard. Nice move by Billy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguiar wants to stand up but Billy is controlling him.
Algenir Aguiar has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aguiar looking for a sweep. Not yet Aguiar, not yet.
Billy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Billy being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Billy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Aguiar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Billy is fending him off so far but Aguiar persists. Nope, Billy circles away and we're back to standing.
Aguiar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aguiar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Billy is desperately trying to improve his position but Aguiar has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billy gets back to half guard.
Aguiar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Algenir Aguiar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguiar drops an elbow to the side of Billy's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar slows the pace down in half guard.
Aguiar thows a huge punch but Billy dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aguiar not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Algenir Aguiar.
Billy tries to clinch but Aguiar moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Billy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguiar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aguiar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billy is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algenir Aguiar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Billy wants to clinch up but Aguiar keeps it at a distance.
Billy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aguiar but Aguiar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aguiar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Billy to the mat! Billy manages to get full guard.
Aguiar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Algenir Aguiar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aguiar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aguiar wants to free his trapped foot but Billy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aguiar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billy defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar is pressing down on Billy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Billy is holding on for now.
Aguiar not doing much here.
We're going to have a standup here because Hill Billy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Billy as he jumps to the side.
Aguiar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Billy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aguiar.
Aguiar is trying to trip Billy. He has hold of a leg but Billy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aguiar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aguiar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Algenir Aguiar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Billy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aguiar counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Billy being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Algenir Aguiar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Billy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billy tries to sprawl but Aguiar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Billy is trying to maintain the position but Aguiar is very close to passing his half guard.
Billy is holding on to half guard well.
Hill Billy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hill Billy.
Aguiar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguiar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billy defending well though.
Algenir Aguiar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aguiar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Algenir Aguiar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aguiar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algenir Aguiar!
A victorious Algenir Aguiar 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gummi Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gummi Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarzan tries to sprawl out of it but Carvalho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarzan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Carvalho.
Tarzan misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Tarzan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarzan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Tarzan.
Tarzan misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarzan counters with a thumping low kick.
Tarzan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carvalho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarzan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Tarzan ducks right into an uppercut from Carvalho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Tarzan blocks a jab.
Carvalho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarzan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Tarzan.
A punch combination from Tarzan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Tarzan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tarzan blocking some punches.
Tarzan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carvalho cracks Tarzan with a solid left hand.
Carvalho trying to control but Tarzan is working from the bottom.
Tarzan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan wants to stand and escape but Carvalho is having none of it.
Tarzan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carvalho!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarzan throwing strikes here but Carvalho is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tarzan prevents Carvalho from getting the reversal.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Tarzan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvalho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tarzan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tarzan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarzan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tarzan controlling the pace for now.
Tarzan wants to control the pace but Carvalho is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan lands a big shot there that rocks Carvalho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carvalho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho has left one of his arms exposed and Tarzan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Carvalho screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gummi Tarzan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Kamphius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Kamphius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Sylvia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylvia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamphius moves away.
Sylvia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamphius.
Sylvia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamphius.
Kamphius tries to move into range but Sylvia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamphius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamphius closes the distance and clinches up with Sylvia, looking for a takedown. Kamphius pushes Sylvia against the cage but Sylvia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamphius moves to clinch but Sylvia breaks away
and Sylvia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamphius shoots and misses
and Sylvia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Kamphius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sylvia is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Sylvia shuts the power down on Kamphius. Lights out, game over! Sylvia is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Sylvia!
As Robert Sylvia got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: is perhaps my last fight, really loved my time here. I am the MANIAC'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sye Moon Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sye Moon Kim could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tebato Nakara's chin.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sye Moon Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Nakara misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Kim both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Tebato Nakara has been cut.
Nakara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim misses with a combination
and Nakara counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kim!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nakara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakara throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kim holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nakara tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kim trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nakara raining down shots from the mount!
Nakara wants to control the pace but Kim is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is in a horrible position here. Nakara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nakara with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nakara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakara has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakara jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nakara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara trying to control the position but Kim is working away.
Nakara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakara working the ground and pound.
Nakara controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakara landing a few strikes.
Nakara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kim is not content to let Nakara control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tebato Nakara'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.
Nakara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kim tries to avoid it but Nakara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kim to the ground. Kim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sye Moon Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but Nakara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Kim throws a right hand that Nakara ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakara also avoids with ease.
Nakara misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a series of strikes. Nakara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kim takes a swing at Nakara's ribcage but misses.
Kim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakara tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakara feints and as Kim raises his hands in defense, Nakara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakara passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara is looking for a kimura but Kim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakara to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakara trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.
Nakara moves nicely into side control.
Nakara wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Nakara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nakara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakara tries to score with some ground and pound. Kim controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakara is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakara lands a few punches from side control.
Nakara tries for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Kim is trying to buck Nakara off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kim, who protects the arm well.
Nakara has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nakara controlling from mount.
Kim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakara with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Nakara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tebato Nakara's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kim tries to sprawl but Nakara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakara works his way into full mount!
Nakara is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kim is surviving well by controlling Nakara's body position as best he can.
Nakara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakara wants to control the pace but Kim is squirming around nicely.
Kim is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nakara controlling from mount.
Kim squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nakara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nakara in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
You get the feeling that Kim really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nakara wants to control the pace but Kim is squirming around nicely.
Nakara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim is in a horrible position here. Nakara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakara working for a guillotine from mount but Kim is in no mood to give up.
Nakara looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nakara looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nakara scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kim?
Nakara lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on?
Nakara is stalling here but it's allowed Kim to get half guard.
Sye Moon Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nakara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakara on the ground.
Kim won't allow Nakara to pass to mount.
Nakara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kim!
Nakara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kim is looking to escape.
Kim is in a horrible position here. Nakara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nakara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kim has left one of his arms exposed and Nakara doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kim screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tebato Nakara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector DuMaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Puffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DuMaine comes to the cage accompanied by Trapt-Headstrong. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector DuMaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Puffer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Puffer blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from DuMaine misses.
Puffer pivots, looking for a leg kick but DuMaine is out of range and Puffer settles back down.
Puffer connects with an inside leg kick.
Puffer throws a sloppy head kick
and DuMaine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Puffer!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Puffer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DuMaine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DuMaine looking to finish with strikes here!
DuMaine looking to land elbow strikes but Puffer uses the position to regain half guard.
Puffer is trying to stand up here but DuMaine is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuMaine not doing much here.
DuMaine prevents Puffer from standing back up.
Puffer is controlling DuMaine's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Puffer wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DuMaine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brian Puffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DuMaine tries to clinch up.
DuMaine moves out of range as Puffer throws a body kick.
DuMaine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DuMaine checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Puffer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puffer.
Puffer clinches up with DuMaine and pushes him back against the cage.
DuMaine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puffer avoids it.
DuMaine slows down the pace here.
DuMaine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puffer doesn't manage to clinch there - DuMaine circles away.
Puffer throws a sloppy head kick and DuMaine moves out of range easily.
DuMaine moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puffer taking a breather.
DuMaine working Puffer over with knees to the body.
Puffer looking to slow down the pace here.
Puffer manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from DuMaine tenderised Puffer's leg. Puffer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puffer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puffer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DuMaine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Puffer.
Puffer throws the kick towards the body but DuMaine avoids it.
Puffer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DuMaine, pushing him back against the cage.
Puffer working hard to break the clinch.
Puffer is trying to break the clinch but DuMaine is controlling him.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Puffer avoids the damage to the body.
Puffer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puffer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DuMaine trying to land knees to the body.
Puffer is looking to break free of the clinch but DuMaine has double underhooks.
DuMaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puffer wants to clinch up but DuMaine keeps it at a distance.
Puffer fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puffer sprawls well. Puffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DuMaine gets slowly back to his feet.
Puffer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DuMaine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DuMaine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puffer scoring well with a low kick there.
DuMaine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puffer checks a leg kick.
Puffer forces DuMaine back against the cage and clinches.
Puffer manages to break the clinch.
Puffer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DuMaine misses with a low kick as Puffer jumps back.
Puffer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puffer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Puffer lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Puffer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
DuMaine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puffer tries to clinch but DuMaine moves away
so DuMaine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puffer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puffer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DuMaine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DuMaine throws a big elbow that misses.
Puffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DuMaine.
DuMaine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puffer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puffer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
DuMaine misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puffer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DuMaine moves out of range as Puffer throws a body kick.
DuMaine has managed to clinch.
DuMaine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puffer throws a chopping leg kick but DuMaine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puffer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Puffer moves in looking to clinch but DuMaine pushes him off.
Puffer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DuMaine tries to land a leg kick but Puffer saw it coming and moves away.
Puffer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DuMaine checks it well.
Puffer is looking to clinch but DuMaine is avoiding it.
Puffer closes the distance but DuMaine moves to the side
and DuMaine counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puffer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DuMaine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puffer lands a leg kick that knocks DuMaine off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Puffer.
Puffer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puffer throws a wild body kick that DuMaine sees coming a mile off.
DuMaine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puffer.
DuMaine scores with a leg kick.
DuMaine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DuMaine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puffer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puffer checks a leg kick.
DuMaine rushes Puffer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DuMaine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puffer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Puffer manages to work his way to half guard, despite DuMaine's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puffer trying to control but DuMaine postures up.
DuMaine content to control rather than advance.
DuMaine is keen to just control but Puffer is a slippery customer.
DuMaine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Puffer pushes DuMaine off looking to stand but DuMaine dives back in and keeps control.
DuMaine decides to stand and escape the position.
DuMaine checks a low kick from Puffer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puffer darts in and clinches DuMaine up against the cage.
Puffer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DuMaine slowing the pace effectively.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Puffer avoids the damage to the body.
DuMaine lands an elbow inside.
DuMaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puffer blocks it with crossed arms.
Puffer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DuMaine.
Puffer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puffer is trying to break the clinch but DuMaine has him pressed against the cage.
DuMaine has Puffer pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puffer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puffer has had enough of the clinch but DuMaine keeps him there for the moment.
DuMaine working Puffer over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hector DuMaine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Puffer throws a leg kick
and DuMaine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Puffer misses with a two punch combination.
DuMaine looks to land a body kick but Puffer moved away.
DuMaine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puffer misses with a low kick as DuMaine jumps back.
Puffer throws a low kick but DuMaine avoids it.
A head kick misses from DuMaine.
DuMaine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DuMaine circles away from the clinch attempt.
DuMaine takes the fight into the clinch.
Puffer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DuMaine is defending well for now.
DuMaine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puffer wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puffer is trying to break the clinch but DuMaine has him pressed against the cage.
DuMaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puffer is looking to clinch.
DuMaine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as DuMaine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Puffer tries to clinch but DuMaine is having none of it.
DuMaine avoids a kick to the body.
DuMaine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puffer. That did some damage!
DuMaine wants to clinch but Puffer slips to the side
and Puffer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DuMaine really felt that one!
DuMaine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DuMaine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puffer's brow.
Puffer is trying to push DuMaine away but DuMaine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DuMaine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puffer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine keeps control of Puffer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puffer is trying to break the clinch but DuMaine is controlling him.
Puffer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DuMaine throws an elbow that misses.
DuMaine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brian Puffer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puffer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puffer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puffer throws a body kick that misses.
Puffer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DuMaine scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puffer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DuMaine checks a leg kick.
DuMaine is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine misses with a kick to the body.
DuMaine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puffer can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for DuMaine.
Puffer throws a head kick but DuMaine moves out of range.
Puffer cracks the inside of DuMaine's front leg.
Puffer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DuMaine missing with knees to the body.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Puffer avoids the damage to the body.
Puffer tries to break the clinch but DuMaine is controlling the position.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Puffer avoids the damage to the body.
Puffer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Puffer is looking to break free of the clinch but DuMaine has double underhooks.
Puffer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puffer breaks the clinch.
DuMaine lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine swats away the attempt to clinch by Puffer.
DuMaine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puffer's sensitive parts.
Puffer tries to clinch
and DuMaine counters with a big head kick but Puffer shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puffer scores with a head kick. DuMaine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Puffer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puffer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Puffer throws a low kick, looking for DuMaine's leg but DuMaine calmly moves out of range.
Puffer tries to close the distance and clinch but DuMaine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puffer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puffer tries to clinch but DuMaine moves out of range.
Puffer closes the distance looking to clinch
and DuMaine counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Puffer.
I think Puffer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Puffer!
A victorious Brian Puffer 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan OReily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariobaldo Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ariobaldo Tavarez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan OReily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariobaldo Tavarez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tavarez misses.
OReily shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavarez but Tavarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tavarez gets tackled into the cage by OReily. OReily maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
Tavarez landing knees to the head.
OReily is looking to control Tavarez's arms but Tavarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now OReily has his back to the cage.
Tavarez gets through OReily's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tavarez keeps control of OReily as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavarez presses OReily against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. OReily lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OReily is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OReily jumps guard but Tavarez stands there with OReily around his waist. OReily gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OReily tries to break free but Tavarez pushes him back against the cage.
Tavarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, OReily throws an elbow but misses.
Tavarez lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
Tavarez connects with a knee to the head.
Tavarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of OReily backwards.
Nice body punch from Tavarez - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
OReily is rocked!
Tavarez lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tavarez connects with a knee to the head.
Oh OReily is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavarez has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles OReily - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tavarez, and another! OReily is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ariobaldo Tavarez!
Ariobaldo Tavarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luta Livre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues throws a jab but it's blocked by Livre.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Livre slips the punch.
Livre closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Livre pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Livre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Livre thinking.
Livre slips under a jab.
Livre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Livre lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Livre.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Livre misses with a wild body shot.
Livre takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Livre manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livre slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Livre.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Livre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues.
Livre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Livre slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Livre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Livre moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Livre punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Livre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livre.
Livre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodrigues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Livre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Livre throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Leandro Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues throws a nice looking combination but Livre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livre takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Livre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Livre misses with a hook.
Leandro Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Livre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Livre throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Livre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Livre.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Livre has time to react.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Livre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livre is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Livre.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
Livre misses with a body punch
and Rodrigues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Livre, as that shot connected.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
Livre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Livre throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Livre moves into the clinch.
Livre breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Livre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigues has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Livre finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues cracks Livre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Livre.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Livre.
Rodrigues gets tackled into the cage by Livre. Livre maintains the clinch.
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues leaves Livre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Livre does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Livre swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Livre is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Livre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Livre thows a body shot but no joy.
Livre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodrigues won't allow Livre to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Livre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by Livre.
Livre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
Rodrigues wants to control but Livre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Livre is working for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Livre has control of the leg.
Rodrigues trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Livre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodrigues has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodrigues is trying to control but can't.
Livre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Livre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodrigues defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livre is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up but Livre is controlling him
Livre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigues is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livre seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luta Livre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Livre manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Livre moves away and avoids it.
Livre looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Livre.
Livre connects with a body shot.
Livre ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Livre blocks it.
Livre takes one to the chin there.
Livre misses with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a left and a right that stings Livre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livre doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Livre thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues throws a combination that misses
and Livre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Livre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Livre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Livre persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues scores with a nice strike.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Livre ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues tries to bum rush Livre with a series of wild strikes but Livre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Livre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
Livre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Livre misses with a hook
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livre takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Livre misses with the combination.
Livre throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
Livre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Livre slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Livre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Livre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
Livre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Livre misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Livre does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Livre saw that one coming.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Livre strikes.
Livre throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Livre throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livre looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Livre.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Rodrigues!
Leandro Rodrigues tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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