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OG 60½: Independence Sway PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koyomuki Yashigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Lacuna Coil - Enjoy The Silence as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Koyomuki Yashigawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Artur Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yashigawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tavares counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yashigawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tavares.
Tavares with the ground and pound but Yashigawa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yashigawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tavares.
Tavares throws a big elbow that misses.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Yashigawa keeps moving.
Tavares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tavares postures up in Yashigawa's guard and throws a big left but Yashigawa blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares throwing strikes but missing.
Tavares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Yashigawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yashigawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Yashigawa blocks nicely.
Yashigawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tavares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavares being controlled here momentarily.
Tavares postures up in Yashigawa's guard and throws a big left but Yashigawa blocks it.
Tavares throwing strikes but missing.
Tavares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yashigawa keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Yashigawa has wrist control.
Yashigawa working a defensive guard but Tavares passes into half guard.
Tavares throwing shots but Yashigawa is blocking nicely.
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yashigawa's head.
Tavares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tavares slips a nice elbow through Yashigawa's hands, connecting with Yashigawa's forehead.
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yashigawa's head.
Tavares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tavares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yashigawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavares with the ground and pound but Yashigawa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tavares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yashigawa's head.
Tavares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavares trying to control but Yashigawa is working from the bottom.
Tavares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Tavares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yashigawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yashigawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Yashigawa misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Yashigawa lands.
Tavares cracks Yashigawa with a big right hand and Yashigawa goes down!
Yashigawa is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares 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.
Oh Yashigawa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yashigawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tavares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tavares passes Yashigawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tavares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yashigawa tries to get to full guard but Tavares has control of the leg.
Yashigawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Tavares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yashigawa's head.
Tavares wants to control but Yashigawa is keeping him busy.
Yashigawa taking some punishment here, with Tavares in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa trying to hold on to Tavares's head to control him but Tavares postures up.
Tavares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tavares working Yashigawa over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares thows a huge punch but Yashigawa dodges it nicely.
Artur Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tavares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yashigawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavares throwing shots but Yashigawa is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavares lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tavares throwing shots but Yashigawa is blocking nicely.
Tavares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yashigawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavares trying to control the action but Yashigawa is working from the bottom.
Tavares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares is trying to control. Yashigawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tavares is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares thows a huge punch but Yashigawa dodges it nicely.
Yashigawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yashigawa tries to get out of the position.
Yashigawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yashigawa to regain full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yashigawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Yashigawa blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yashigawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yashigawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yashigawa fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yashigawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Tavares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavares.
Tavares is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yashigawa can't fight it off and eventually Tavares manages to take the fight to the floor. Yashigawa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tavares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yashigawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Yashigawa has wrist control.
Yashigawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares cracks Yashigawa with a solid left hand.
Tavares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yashigawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yashigawa keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yashigawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yashigawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tavares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yashigawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tavares throws an elbow that misses. Yashigawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavares's guard. Nice move by Yashigawa!
Tavares wants to stand but Yashigawa is controlling the position.
Yashigawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yashigawa prevents Tavares from getting back to his feet.
Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Tavares.
Koyomuki Yashigawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Yashigawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a single leg into guard. Yashigawa didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koyomuki Yashigawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yashigawa keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Tavares throws a strike but Yashigawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tavares is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yashigawa is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares pushes Yashigawa off and gets back to his feet.
Artur Tavares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yashigawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Yashigawa misses with a hook
and Tavares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Yashigawa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yashigawa backwards.
Tavares effectively controlling the action here.
Yashigawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tavares after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Tavares!
An out of breath Artur Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paeng Kupal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignazio Cessini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paeng Kupal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ignazio Cessini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kupal with a poor takedown
and Cessini counters with a shoot takedown. Kupal fights it but they end up in guard.
Cessini throwing strikes from guard but Kupal blocks nicely.
Cessini connects with a couple of short punches.
Kupal trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cessini throwing strikes but missing.
Kupal could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cessini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cessini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cessini throws an elbow that misses. Kupal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cessini's guard. Nice move by Kupal!
Cessini lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kupal!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupal wants to hold on but Cessini pushes him away.
Cessini working the ground and pound effectively.
Kupal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cessini with good strikes from the mount here!
Cessini dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kupal is squirming around, avoiding Cessini's attempts to control the action.
Cessini is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kupal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cessini raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kupal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cessini dominating with strikes here.
Cessini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cessini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kupal is breathing heavily.
Cessini loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kupal scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Cessini land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Cessini stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignazio Cessini!
Ignazio Cessini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Arabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akumi Sadoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arabi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Genesis - Justice. Gaius Arabi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akumi Sadoro's chin.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaius Arabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akumi Sadoro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadoro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arabi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arabi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arabi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arabi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sadoro pulls his head out easily.
Arabi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sadoro seems to be working for a kimura but Arabi defends the submission attempt.
Sadoro is looking for a kimura here.
Sadoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arabi keeps working.
Sadoro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadoro prevents Arabi from improving his position.
Sadoro is pressing down on Arabi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arabi is holding on for now.
Arabi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sadoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arabi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadoro has managed to get both his arms back between Arabi's legs - danger averted.
Sadoro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadoro postures up in Arabi's guard and throws a big left but Arabi blocks it.
Arabi looking for a guillotine here but Sadoro defends easily.
Sadoro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arabi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sadoro pushing down on Arabi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arabi is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadoro is looking for a kimura but Arabi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadoro to get the leverage.
Arabi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arabi.
Arabi keeping moving, preventing Sadoro from controlling successfully.
Arabi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arabi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadoro defends it easily.
Arabi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sadoro has passed into half guard!
Sadoro stands up out of the half guard.
Sadoro dives in and scores a takedown into Arabi's guard.
Arabi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arabi has an active guard here but Sadoro has managed to pass into half guard.
Sadoro wants to free his trapped foot but Arabi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arabi tries to get to full guard but Sadoro has control of the leg.
Arabi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sadoro.
Arabi actively working from the bottom here.
Arabi actively working from the bottom here.
Arabi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arabi is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arabi looking for submissions off his back.
Sadoro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gaius Arabi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arabi has his takedown stuffed
and Sadoro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arabi is trying to drag Sadoro to the mat but Sadoro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sadoro stalls.
Sadoro misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sadoro.
Sadoro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Arabi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Arabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arabi misses with a body shot.
Arabi connects with a body shot that sends Sadoro's belly button to the back.
Arabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sadoro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arabi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arabi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sadoro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arabi quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arabi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sadoro tries to stand but Arabi is controlling from the bottom.
Sadoro looking to pass the guard.
Arabi working for a triangle but Sadoro defends it easily.
Arabi looking for a sweep. Not yet Arabi, not yet.
Arabi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arabi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadoro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arabi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sadoro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arabi.
Arabi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arabi is not content to let Sadoro control the position.
Arabi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sadoro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arabi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arabi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sadoro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arabi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arabi's back!
Arabi showing good submission defense here.
Sadoro controlling well, preventing Arabi from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arabi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sadoro's guard. Nice work there by Arabi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arabi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Arabi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sadoro screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Arabi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gaius Arabi!
A less than humble Gaius Arabi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flava Flave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flave kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Momma said Tap you Out. Silva has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Flava Flave has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flava Flave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Flave.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Flave does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flave scores with a punch to the head.
Flave staying out of range there.
Flave looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Flave lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Flave is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva works Flave's body with a nice hook.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva defending well as Flave loads up on a big left hand.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Silva.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva tries to bum rush Flave with a series of wild strikes but Flave uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Flave misses the target.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flave throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flave lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva avoids the body shot from Flave.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flave thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Flave's defenses.
Silva digs a good body shot into Flave's ribs.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva misses with a looping right.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Flave lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Flave throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Flave staying out of range there.
Flave is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice takedown defense from Flave. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva tries to clinch up but Flave circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flave.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Flave counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva is looking to clinch but Flave is avoiding it.
That kick from Silva tenderised Flave's leg. Flave is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flave.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Flave counters with a straight right hand.
Flave looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flave circles away quickly and effectively.
Flave is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flave was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Flave had a free shot at his head there.
Flave decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flave prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva tries to kick Flave off but Flave keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flave looking to pass the guard.
Flave trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Flave thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Flave tries to pass.
Flave trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems keen to control Flave's posture.
Flave trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flave stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Flave trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Flave from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flave.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Silva misses.
Flave lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva defending well as Flave loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Silva misses.
Flave throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Flave misses.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matt Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck for Flave with that takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Flave ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Flave is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva lands an elbow.
Flave is not content to let Silva control the position.
Flave is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flave looking for submissions off his back.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to control but Flave is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flave's head.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flave is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flave moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flave will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Flave.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matt Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva trying to control but Flave is working from the bottom.
Flave is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Flave has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flave working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva passes Flave's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flave on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Flave wants to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to control but Flave is keeping him busy.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Flave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flave actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flave wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Flave actively working from the bottom here.
Silva prevents Flave from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva trying to control the action but Flave is working from the bottom.
Flave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flave just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Silva.
Flave throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Flave walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flave takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Flave takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flave is rocked!
Flave throws a big shot that misses.
Silva throws the left hand but Flave avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flave misses with a wild body shot.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flave's head.
Oh Flave is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva misses with a hook. Flave ducked under it nicely.
Flave seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Flave's ribs.
Flave misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Flave's head but Flave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva lands with a cross.
Flave staying out of range there.
Flave throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flave takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flave ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Flave. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Flave to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Flave is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Flava Flave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Flave working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva works over Flave with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flave looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but Flave won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flave with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva is trying to control. Flave wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flave!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flave looks a forlorn figure.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flave swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Silva unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva cracks Flave with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oooh a big shot lands for Silva! Flave is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Silva!
Matt Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Down Under - Supplements.160Q Video Proof, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Pulse of the Maggots. Tatsuhiko has chosen Save Yourself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lincoln Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatsuhiko tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Tatsuhiko's knee but Tatsuhiko avoids it well.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Tatsuhiko's leg but Tatsuhiko calmly moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Lincoln Thomas has been cut.
Akihito Tatsuhiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuhiko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tatsuhiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatsuhiko clinches up against the cage.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatsuhiko avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Tatsuhiko in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Akihito Tatsuhiko has been cut.
Tatsuhiko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tatsuhiko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tatsuhiko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Knees to the body from Thomas.
Tatsuhiko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatsuhiko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatsuhiko takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatsuhiko is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Thomas lands a big elbow that drops Tatsuhiko! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tatsuhiko is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln Thomas!
Lincoln Thomas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm under new management. This was the start of something. I'm back, I'm revived. I'm meaner than ever. Here I come 3 million tournament @ Ascension.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Sander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Sander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sander as he avoids it easily.
Sole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Tommy Sander has been cut.
Sole slips under a jab from Sander.
Sole lands with a cross.
Sole clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sole jerks Sander's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Sander drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Sole goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Sole because Sander was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jacks Sole!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jacks Sole made sure he mentioned Down Under - Supplements.160Q Video Proof, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sunnah Hadith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadith comes into the arena with Gold On The Ceiling - The Black Keys blaring out of the sound system. Dick has chosen Boom\ P.O.D as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sunnah Hadith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Dick!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadith ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
and Hadith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dick desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hadith is thwarting Dick's attempts to control the position.
Hadith is looking to advance position but Dick won't allow it.
Hadith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dick sees it coming and defends easily.
Dick wants to improve his position but Hadith is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hadith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick 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.
Hadith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dick dives on top into guard.
Hadith is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hadith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadith keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hadith is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadith looking for a guillotine here but Dick defends easily.
Dick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hadith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Hadith's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick wants to get up but he can't break Hadith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hadith looking for a guillotine here but Dick defends easily.
Hadith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick defends it easily.
Dick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dick wants to control but Hadith is keeping him busy.
Hadith tries to improve position but can't.
Dick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hadith showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Dick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hadith seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dick is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sunnah Hadith!
Sunnah Hadith looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I said that I was going to defeat him and I did it. I'm happy with the win and I'll just see what to do with the last fight on my contract. I'm glad for everything I had on OG until now and if I leave, it will be only because of the ID politics. Thanks!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Apeman. McGrady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
McGrady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrady somewhat.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGrady just misses with a punch to the body.
McGrady scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGrady misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Lopez.
McGrady throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGrady misses the jab.
McGrady throws a leg kick
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGrady works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez pushes McGrady away with a front kick.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
McGrady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
McGrady slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez throws a hook but McGrady blocks it.
Lopez feints and then cracks McGrady's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGrady down.
McGrady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Alberto Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob McGrady.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGrady looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez avoids the body shot from McGrady.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and McGrady counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lopez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGrady lands a big elbow.
Lopez is rocked!
It looks like Alberto Lopez has been cut.
McGrady scoring with strikes but Lopez is staying in there.
Oh Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alberto Lopez's cut is getting worse.
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
McGrady fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alberto Lopez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alberto Lopez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob McGrady!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob McGrady thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Oath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Sandoval has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ken Oath's chin.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Oath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sandoval crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Oath - the referee stops the clock and Sandoval gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Oath. Sandoval manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sandoval swings widly with a right hand
and Oath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandoval thinking.
Oath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oath misses the jab.
Oath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sandoval checks it well.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oath lands with a straight right. Sandoval didn't see that one coming.
Oath moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Sandoval throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandoval thinking.
Oath thows a body shot but no joy.
Oath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandoval doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oath on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sandoval. Sandoval obviously looking to wear him down.
Oath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sandoval there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sandoval punishes Oath's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Oath tenderised Sandoval's leg. Sandoval is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sandoval jabs at Oath's body.
Oath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sandoval.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oath checks it well.
Oath with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oath crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sandoval - the referee stops the clock and Oath gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sandoval. Oath manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sandoval tries to score with a low kick but Oath moves his leg out of the way.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Ken Oath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oath throws a leg kick
and Oath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ken Oath has been cut.
Oath is looking to wear down Sandoval with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oath thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oath throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oath tries to score with a low kick but Sandoval moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Sandoval.
Oath looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oath at a distance.
Oath wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sandoval checks a leg kick.
Oath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Oath punishes Sandoval's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Oath is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oath misses with a hook
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oath looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Oath misses with a leg kick
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Sandoval checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice straight punches there by Sandoval. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sandoval.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oath misses with an uppercut. Sandoval saw that one coming.
Oath goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oath throws a solid leg kick but Sandoval takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oath.
Sandoval punishes Oath's body with a nice straight punch.
Oath is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a big right hand that sends Oath crashing to the mat! Sandoval stays standing though and waves Oath back to his feet!
Oath is rocked!
Sandoval misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Oath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oath throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Oath misses with a hook to the body
and Sandoval finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oath seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Sandoval lands a beautiful left hook that drops Oath. Oath tries to recover but Sandoval is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Oath lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Sandoval!
Barry Sandoval very nearly forgot to thank Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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