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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artie Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Helpa (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Artie Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, First Helpa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helpa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dundee circles away.
Helpa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dundee but Dundee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Helpa has a takedown stuffed.
Artie Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Helpa.
Helpa misses with a takedown
and Dundee counters with a left and a right that stings Helpa.
Helpa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dundee as he jumps to the side.
First Helpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee throws out a powerful jab.
Dundee punishes Helpa's body with a nice straight punch.
Dundee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Helpa's half guard.
Helpa is not content to let Dundee control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee slips a nice elbow through Helpa's hands, connecting with Helpa's forehead.
Dundee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helpa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helpa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dundee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dundee is trying to control. Helpa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dundee passes to full mount!
Dundee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dundee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dundee throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee dominating with strikes here.
Helpa is trying to stand up.
Helpa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helpa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dundee.
Dundee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Helpa can't escape the position.
Dundee punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dundee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helpa is looking to escape.
Dundee landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Dundee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dundee with good strikes from the mount here!
Dundee landing punches.
Dundee prevents Helpa from getting the reversal.
Helpa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dundee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helpa is trying to stand.
Helpa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dundee.
Dundee unloads with some shots from mount but Helpa bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Helpa's face.
Helpa is trying to escape the mount.
Dundee with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Helpa hang on?
Helpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dundee with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dundee is landing with some decent strikes but Helpa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dundee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Dundee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Dundee as Helpa shoots in.
Dundee tries to clinch there but Helpa circles away.
Helpa tries for a takedown but Dundee circles away easily
and Dundee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dundee.
Helpa wants a takedown.
Artie Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Helpa.
Helpa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dundee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dundee manages to end up in side control.
Helpa is looking to reverse the position.
Dundee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Helpa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dundee's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dundee throwing shots but Helpa is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee thows a huge punch but Helpa dodges it nicely.
Dundee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Artie Dundee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Helpa wants to control but Dundee is having none of it.
Dundee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helpa is looking to escape.
Helpa is desperately trying to improve his position but Dundee has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dundee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dundee landing strikes from the mount.
Dundee landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dundee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dundee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Helpa's face.
Dundee with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Dundee.
Dundee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helpa can do to turn this around?
Dundee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dundee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Helpa hang on?
Helpa is squirming around, avoiding Dundee's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee looking to finish with strikes here!
Helpa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dundee.
Helpa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dundee trying to control but Helpa is having none of it.
Helpa tries to hold on but Dundee pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee wants to control the pace but Helpa is squirming around nicely.
Helpa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dundee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dundee breaks from Helpa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Helpa wants to control but Dundee is having none of it.
Dundee punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Helpa is squirming around, avoiding Dundee's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Dundee dominated that second round.
That's time! Dundee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Helpa shoots in but Dundee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Dundee with that takedown attempt.
Helpa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Dundee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dundee stands and throws Helpa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dundee lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Helpa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Helpa is trying to maintain the position but Dundee is very close to passing his half guard.
Dundee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helpa has hold of Dundee's hands but Dundee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dundee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Helpa is staying active underneath Dundee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dundee tries to pass to full mount but Helpa defends it.
Dundee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee slips a nice elbow through Helpa's hands, connecting with Helpa's forehead.
Dundee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpa keeps working.
Helpa wants to control but Dundee is keeping busy.
Dundee trying to control the action but Helpa is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dundee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dundee is looking to stall here but Helpa recovers full guard.
Dundee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee trying to control but Helpa is working from the bottom.
Dundee prevents Helpa from getting back to his feet.
Helpa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dundee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dundee winds up and cracks Helpa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dundee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Helpa's head.
Helpa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dundee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helpa is trying to stand back up but Dundee is controlling him
Dundee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Dundee connects with a nice short shot to Helpa's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee trying to control from half guard but Helpa is working away.
Helpa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helpa 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.
Helpa can't keep his opponent in guard - Dundee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dundee thows a huge punch but Helpa dodges it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helpa is trying to control but can't.
Dundee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Helpa tries to get to full guard but Dundee has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Dundee clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Helpa shoots in for a takedown but Dundee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Helpa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helpa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helpa has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dundee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dundee dives in and grabs Helpa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helpa pushes down on Dundee's head and hops out.
Dundee connects with a crisp jab.
Helpa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dundee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpa postures up.
Dundee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helpa manages to get himself to full guard.
Dundee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helpa tries to kick Dundee off in order to stand up. Dundee Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dundee creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Helpa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Helpa is looking for a sweep.
Dundee lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dundee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Helpa is looking for a sweep.
Helpa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dundee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Helpa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dundee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dundee misses with the ground and pound.
Dundee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dundee wants to control but Helpa is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Helpa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dundee connects with a decent elbow.
Dundee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dundee wants to control but Helpa is keeping him busy.
Dundee gets to mount! Helpa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Poor strikes thrown by Dundee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dundee with good strikes from the mount here!
Dundee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dundee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Dundee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dundee lands a big elbow.
Helpa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dundee.
Dundee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Helpa has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dundee's lack of action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dundee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helpa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Dundee had his way with First Helpa in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Helpa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Helpa misses with a takedown attempt
and Dundee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dundee counters with a takedown into side control.
Artie Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Helpa.
You can see the frustration on Helpa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dundee working the ground and pound but Helpa is defending the strikes.
Helpa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dundee is working Helpa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dundee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dundee wants to control but Helpa is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Helpa is trying to improve his position.
Dundee trying to control the position but Helpa is working away.
Helpa is looking for a sweep.
Dundee is trying to ground and pound but Helpa uses the momentary lack of control by Dundee to regain half guard.
Dundee throwing shots but Helpa is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpa is not content to let Dundee control the position.
Dundee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dundee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helpa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helpa is looking for a sweep. Dundee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dundee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dundee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dundee thows a huge punch but Helpa dodges it nicely.
Dundee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dundee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Helpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dundee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Helpa?
Helpa working to try and regain half guard.
Artie Dundee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dundee throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Helpa because Dundee loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee landing punches.
Dundee dominating with strikes here.
Dundee throwing strikes here but Helpa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dundee misses with a head shot.
Dundee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Helpa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dundee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Helpa is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Helpa hang on?
First Helpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dundee working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie Dundee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dundee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie Dundee!
An out of breath Artie Dundee 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 Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lopez Afro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lopez Afro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Afro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nielsen checks it well.
Nielsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Afro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Afro tries to clinch there but Nielsen circles away.
Afro tries to land a body kick
and Nielsen counters with a left and a right that stings Afro.
Nielsen checks a leg kick.
Afro tries to work over Nielsen's front leg with a kick but Nielsen checks it.
Afro 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.
Afro is looking to clinch but Nielsen is avoiding it.
Afro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nielsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Afro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nielsen. Afro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Afro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Afro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nielsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nielsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Afro is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen!
Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen made sure to mention his sponsor, [GTI] Divine Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Pedreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Elias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Elias's choice of entrance music: Maha Kali (live). Ariel Elias will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Gustavo Pedreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Elias!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elias keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedreira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedreira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elias changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pedreira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Elias cracks Pedreira with a big elbow.
Pedreira tries to buck Elias off but Elias is having none of it.
Pedreira wants to get back to his feet but Elias drags him back down.
Elias lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Gustavo Pedreira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elias moves into full mount!
Elias is working for a guillotine from mount but Pedreira frees his head quite easily.
Pedreira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elias on the ground.
Elias won't let Pedreira get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Elias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Pedreira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pedreira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elias is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pedreira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pedreira shrugs it off.
Pedreira has given up his back. Will we see Elias going for some submissions?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedreira is trying to get back to his feet but Elias has full control of the position and if anything, Pedreira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pedreira is breathing heavily.
The referee is taking a good look at Pedreira as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Elias!
Jeez, Gustavo Pedreira's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gustavo Pedreira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ariel Elias!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando Machado !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos clinches with his opponent.
Dos Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos drops Machado with a big knee straight up the middle! Machado is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Machado is rocked!
It looks like Fernando Machado has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos clinches up against the cage.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos lands a big knee! That's hurt Machado ! Oh, he's all over the place! Dos Santos lands another knee that sends Machado to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGarry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hugh Laurie - You Don't Know My Mind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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18
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Rio de Janeiro, Stephen McGarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and McGarry moves out of range easily.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McGarry scores with a jab.
McGarry with a dominant takedown and that's winded Silva.
Silva is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGarry arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Silva's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephen McGarry!
Stephen McGarry 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiao da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
165 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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27
162 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastiao da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chen misses with a series of wild punches.
da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chen.
da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chen checks a leg kick.
da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
da Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chen lands a high kick!
da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
da Silva slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen avoids the body shot from da Silva.
da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
da Silva lands the left hand.
da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from da Silva does no damage.
da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten da Silva somewhat.
da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen.
Chen misses with a combination
and da Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Jin Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
da Silva looks to land a combination but Chen avoids it well.
da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen.
Chen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a double jab
and da Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Chen lands a leg kick that knocks da Silva off balance momentarily.
Chen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen throws a low kick but it's checked well by da Silva.
Chen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chen lands a nice leg kick that just misses da Silva's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Chen.
da Silva tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
da Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chen.
Chen pushes da Silva away with a front kick.
Chen throws a leg kick which misses da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as da Silva tries to avoid it.
da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jin Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastiao da Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen was well out of range. Poor timing from da Silva.
Chen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chen lands with a kick to the temple. da Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chen scoring well with a low kick there.
Chen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chen misses with a head kick.
Chen tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen scores with a leg kick.
da Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from da Silva.
Chen fakes the leg kick and cracks da Silva in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of da Silva's head.
Chen slips under a jab from da Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
da Silva misses with a left hand
and Chen counters with a left and a right that stings da Silva.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen. That's going to slow da Silva down.
da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt da Silva.
Chen throws a leg kick but da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chen throws a right and a left that da Silva avoids nicely.
That kick from Chen tenderised da Silva's leg. da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chen counters with a slapping leg kick.
da Silva throws a series of punches but Chen moves out of range.
da Silva throws a combination that misses
and Chen counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Chen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and da Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Chen didn't expect that.
da Silva advances position into side control!
da Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chen slaps away a takedown attempt from da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
da Silva misses with a body shot.
Chen blocks a head kick by da Silva.
da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen falls off balance throwing a combination
and da Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
da Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chen is trying to defend but da Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
da Silva is breathing heavily.
da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chen kicks da Silva off and gets back to his feet.
da Silva punishes Chen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jin Chen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Chen.
Chen lands a head kick. da Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chen slips a jab and a cross from da Silva.
da Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chen throws a series of punches but da Silva avoids them all with ease.
da Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chen misses with a combination
and da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chen thinking.
A head kick from Chen lands but da Silva takes it in his stride.
Chen scores with a head kick.
da Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Chen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. da Silva really felt that one!
da Silva checks a low kick from Chen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Chen ducks down to avoid it.
Chen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by da Silva.
Chen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from da Silva.
Chen fails to land with a series of punches.
Chen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from da Silva.
Jin Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastiao da Silva.
Chen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jin Chen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Chen does no damage.
Good work by da Silva as he checks the leg kick.
da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Chen moves away and avoids it.
Chen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chen lands with a nice combination. da Silva backs away looking to recover.
Chen gets caught napping as da Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Chen manages to retain guard.
da Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chen has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
da Silva has a closed guard, preventing Chen from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing da Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - da Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Chen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sebastiao da Silva!
A very excited looking Sebastiao da Silva 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes into the arena with Ja posso suportar! blaring out of the sound system. Junior Dos Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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30
264 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Fabiano!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Fabiano counters with a crisp one two that drops Dos Santos! Fabiano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dos Santos to his feet! Dos Santos is in big trouble!
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabiano misses with a head kick.
Oh Dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Fabiano.
Fabiano ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dos Santos's jaw. Dos Santos's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Fabiano does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wagner Fabiano!
A very excited looking Wagner Fabiano 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Smok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Junior Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
158 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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21
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janek Smok!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Smok getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smok is looking for a kimura here.
Smok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smok wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Smok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smok.
Smok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Smok 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.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Smok has control of the leg.
Smok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Smok.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smok.
Smok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smok.
Smok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Smok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smok.
Smok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie trying to control but Smok postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smok passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Smok eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smok drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Smok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smok drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smok has Gracie in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janek Smok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smok showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie trying to control here.
Smok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smok seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Smok postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smok, into his guard.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smok looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Smok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smok has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Smok.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Smok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie pushing down on Smok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Smok is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smok actively working from the bottom here.
Smok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smok is breathing heavily.
Smok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smok won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Smok is working away.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smok is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smok actively working from the bottom here.
Smok is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smok defends it well.
Smok looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smok sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Smok dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smok is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Smok looking for submissions off his back.
Smok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smok keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Smok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smok working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Janek Smok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smok shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smok was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smok is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie trying to control here.
Smok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Smok eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Smok has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smok's back!
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Smok wants to escape the position.
Smok manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Smok.
Smok postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smok, into his guard.
Smok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Smok's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smok gets back to half guard.
Smok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Smok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Smok defends the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Smok is defending well.
Smok actively working from the bottom here.
Smok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smok is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smok has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smok sees it coming and defends easily.
Smok looking for submissions off his back.
Janek Smok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smok is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Smok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smok actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smok actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Smok is defending well.
Smok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Janek Smok just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smok gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Smok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Smok is very close to passing his half guard.
Smok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smok wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smok is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smok tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie has his foot on Smok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smok works his way back into a safe position though.
Smok is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Smok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smok seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Smok is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Smok works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smok working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Smok working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smok is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smok working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Smok working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to hold on but Smok postures up.
Gracie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Smok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smok has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Smok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smok looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Smok is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Smok's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smok working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Smok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smok is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Smok's body position as best he can.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
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.
Smok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smok.
Smok is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janek Smok dominated that fourth 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!
Gracie shoots in and bounces Smok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smok keeps moving.
Smok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smok looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Smok is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smok keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Smok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Smok is retaining full guard.
Smok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie passes Smok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is nestled in close to Smok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smok looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Smok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smok actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Smok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smok!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smok is holding on tight.
Smok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Smok pushes his legs off easily.
Smok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smok defends well.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smok drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smok has Gracie in his guard.
Smok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smok working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie stands and throws Smok's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smok sneaks back into half guard.
Junior Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Smok is defending it quite comfortably.
Smok regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junior Gracie.
Well Smok 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janek Smok!
Our winner, Janek Smok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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