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REFC #37 - Titans Clash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Tiberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiberio has chosen August Burns Red - White Washed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Russel!
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, Andre Tiberio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel loads up on a big right hand but Tiberio slips the punch.
A big right from Russel misses.
Russel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tiberio counters with a two punch combo.
Russel lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiberio's head.
Russel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiberio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiberio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Russel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiberio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Russel wants to free his trapped foot but Tiberio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Russel.
Russel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russel postures up in Tiberio's guard and throws a big left but Tiberio blocks it.
Tiberio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Russel stopping the sweep attempt from Tiberio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Russel wants to control from the top but Tiberio keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben Russel.
Tiberio throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a series of punches but Russel avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Russel.
Tiberio misses with a straight left.
Tiberio throws a low kick but Russel moves out of range easily.
Russel swings widly with a right hand
and Tiberio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ben Russel has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Tiberio. No joy for Russel on that attempt.
Russel throws out a loose jab but Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Russel misses with a hook. Tiberio ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tiberio.
Russel misses with a wild body shot.
Russel misses with a body shot.
Tiberio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tiberio lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiberio loads up on a big right hand but Russel slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Tiberio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiberio manages to avoid it.
Tiberio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Russel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Russel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Russel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiberio.
Tiberio moves out of range of the strikes.
Russel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tiberio on his heels. He'll look to pass Tiberio's guard now, I'm sure.
Tiberio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russel scoring with some ground and pound.
Russel wants to control from the top but Tiberio keeps moving.
Russel is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiberio has wrist control.
Tiberio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russel scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiberio is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Russel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tiberio wants to sweep here but Russel controlling him for the moment.
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Russel passes Tiberio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Russel trying to mount his opponent but Tiberio defends it.
Russel controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russel.
Russel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Russel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ben Russel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiberio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Russel seems content to control.
Russel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russel working over Tiberio with some ground and pound. Tiberio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel working Tiberio over with strikes.
Russel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tiberio is not content to let Russel control the position.
Tiberio wants to control but Russel is keeping busy.
Russel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tiberio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russel.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russel lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tiberio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russel lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiberio wants to get back to full guard.
Tiberio has hold of Russel's hands but Russel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Russel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tiberio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Russel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Russel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Russel looks to throw the jab but Tiberio is out of range.
Tiberio moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Tiberio.
Russel throws the left hand but Tiberio avoids the punch easily.
Russel scores with a jab to the head.
Russel dives in and grabs Tiberio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tiberio pushes down on Russel's head and hops out.
Russel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiberio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiberio tries to clinch but Russel moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tiberio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel throws a jab when Tiberio was well out of range.
Russel misses with a looping right.
Russel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Russel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiberio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russel.
A big left from Tiberio misses.
Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russel.
Tiberio moves out of range as Russel strikes.
Russel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tiberio's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Russel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Russel misses.
Russel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andre Tiberio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel throws a hook to the side of Tiberio's head but Tiberio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiberio stalks Russel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Russel's face. Russel staggers backwards, shaken.
Russel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russel misses with a hook.
Tiberio slips under a jab from Russel.
Tiberio catches Russel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ben Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio tries to sprawl but Russel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Russel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiberio's head.
Russel 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.
Tiberio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russel.
Russel working over Tiberio with some ground and pound. Tiberio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Russel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Russel wants to take a breather but Tiberio is having none of it.
Tiberio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Russel prevents Tiberio from improving his position.
Russel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andre Tiberio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiberio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Russel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiberio is looking for a sweep. Russel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel is thwarting Tiberio's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Russel there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Russel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Russel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thizin Pais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thizin Pais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Pais throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pais defends it nicely.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Pais's head but Pais sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pais throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pais sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Pais ducks down to avoid it.
Pais will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pais misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pais.
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais throws a one two combo.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodriguez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pais connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Rodriguez connects with a looping right hand.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thizin Pais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Rodriguez.
Pais throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pais keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Pais misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Pais lands a nice shot to the body.
Pais lands with a right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Pais throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Pais avoids it easily.
Pais throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thizin Pais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez punishes Pais's body with a nice straight punch.
Pais throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pais counters with a thumping low kick.
Pais misses with a body kick.
Pais throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks a leg kick.
Pais fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodriguez checks it well.
Pais thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Pais misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Pais.
Pais avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rafael Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pais looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Pais misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
A slow jab from Pais misses its intended target.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pais.
Nice takedown defense from Pais. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Pais cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Pais.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Pais, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Pais against the cage but Pais circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pais ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pais throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body. Pais takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pais keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pais jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pais throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Pais throws a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thizin Pais dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pais ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez clobbers Pais with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pais fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez catches Pais with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pais scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Pais throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Rodriguez scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Pais 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rafael Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez stalks Pais and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pais's face. Pais staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Pais avoids it well.
Rodriguez avoids a kick to the body.
Pais throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Pais was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pais.
Pais dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pais to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Pais sprawls well.
Pais stuns Rodriguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pais scores with a shot to the body.
Pais lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pais.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pais lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Thizin Pais is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pais.
Pais lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
Pais lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rodriguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodriguez.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Pais fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodriguez.
Pais's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Pais.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pais lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pais scores with a one two! Rodriguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pais throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pais slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Pais connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pais looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Pais scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pais. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pais is looking to wear down Rodriguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pais connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pais just misses with a punch to the body.
Pais tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pais.
Pais lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Pais.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pais jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Pais seems unphased.
Pais scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Pais's head but Pais sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pais misses with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez wants to clinch but Pais slips to the side
and Pais makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rodriguez really felt that one!
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pais changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice combination there by Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thizin Pais dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pais scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Pais with a series of wild strikes but Pais uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pais slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Pais avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pais is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rodriguez.
Pais pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pais manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pais takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Pais moves out of range.
Pais throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Pais lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez shoots in and bounces Pais off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pais wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pais looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rafael Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thizin Pais is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pais 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.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rafael Rodriguez.
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pais gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pais's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Pais misses.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pais pinned against the cage. Pais gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thizin Pais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodriguez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pais lands with a slapping head kick.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pais moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pais defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Pais connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Pais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Rodriguez.
I think Pais has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thizin Pais!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vengeance's entrance music is Melt-Banana - Shield For Your Eyes, A Beast in the Well on Your Hand. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Vengeance!
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, Edson Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vengeance connects with an inside leg kick.
Duarte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vengeance pinned against the cage. Vengeance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vengeance as he jumps to the side.
Duarte throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vengeance tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duarte is in Vengeance's guard.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vengeance throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Vengeance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duarte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vengeance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duarte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vengeance. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengeance wants to stand up but Duarte is controlling him.
Duarte sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Vengeance doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Duarte paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Vengeance - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mister Vengeance!
Mister Vengeance tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TIberio Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Killers - Jenny was a friend of mine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TIberio Norris!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonga misses with a double jab.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Tonga does no damage.
Norris lands with a hook. Tonga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonga misses with a wild combination.
Tonga throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonga.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonga circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norris as he avoids it easily.
Norris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tonga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Norris is in Tonga's guard.
Norris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Norris throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris 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.
Tonga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norris chips away with some ground and pound.
Norris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonga wants to stand but Norris is controlling the position.
Norris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Norris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonga is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It looks like Manuel Tonga has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga wants to get back to his feet but Norris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tonga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Norris connects with a decent elbow.
Norris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Norris working the ground and pound from side control.
Norris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tonga takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tonga is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Norris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Norris controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norris lands an elbow.
Tonga takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tonga is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Norris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Norris is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tonga's shoulder. That is not cool.
Norris scoring with punches from side control.
Tonga is rocked!
Manuel Tonga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Manuel Tonga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). TIberio Norris!
TIberio Norris managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RMC - $ 9 Shorts! Out of shorts, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Dontas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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167 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Dontas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manny Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves into the clinch.
A short left from Silva.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dontas can't get the takedown.
Silva has hold of one of Dontas's legs. Dontas is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dontas keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Dontas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva trying to control but Dontas is working from the bottom.
Dontas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Dontas keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Manny Silva.
Dontas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dontas scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Dontas stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dontas chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dontas.
Dontas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dontas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dontas!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dontas gets back to half guard.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Dontas defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dontas keeps working.
Dontas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dontas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dontas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dontas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pressing down on Dontas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dontas is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Dontas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dontas is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Dontas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control. Dontas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Dontas is working away.
Dontas is looking to improve his position.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dontas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Dontas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dontas looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva thows a huge punch but Dontas dodges it nicely.
Dontas looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dontas is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dontas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Dontas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dontas has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Dontas fights it but they end up in guard.
Dontas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva is pushing down on Dontas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dontas is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dontas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva thows a huge punch but Dontas dodges it nicely.
Dontas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Dontas defends the submission attempt.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dontas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manny Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dontas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Silva. Oh but Dontas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Silva goes limp - he's gone! Dontas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eduardo Dontas!
In his post fight interview, Eduardo Dontas gave a big smile as he said 'Im Not Here to Play Games Anymore. I want that Belt and will stop at nothing until I get that Title. So Help Me God!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Suarez!
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, Mike Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Suarez counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Suarez moves out of range easily.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Suarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Suarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Suarez.
Antonio Suarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Silva.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva is looking to stand up but Suarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Suarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Suarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva wants to stand up but Suarez is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suarez advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to stand.
Silva looks gassed!
Suarez works his way into full mount!
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suarez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suarez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Suarez working Silva over with strikes here.
Suarez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Suarez looking to ground and pound but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Suarez.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
Suarez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Suarez's body position as best he can.
Suarez throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Suarez unloading with bombs!
Suarez 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.
Suarez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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.
Poor strikes thrown by Suarez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Suarez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suarez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Suarez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Suarez looking to ground and pound but Silva is blocking nicely.
Suarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Suarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Suarez breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Suarez looking to ground and pound but Silva is blocking nicely.
Suarez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suarez throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Suarez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Suarez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Silva is rocked!
Suarez drops a big elbow. That's hurt Silva! More shots from Suarez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Suarez!
Antonio Suarez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thi Santanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Duds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thi Santanna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Duds!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duds wants to clinch
and Santanna counters with a nice uppercut.
Duds tries to clinch up
and Santanna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Santanna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duds doesn't seem phased though.
Santanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duds manages to avoid it.
Duds tries to clinch
and Santanna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duds moves to clinch but Santanna breaks away
and Santanna counters with a straight right hand.
Santanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duds wants to clinch up but Santanna keeps it at a distance.
Duds darts in trying to clinch
and Santanna counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Duds is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duds misses with a two punch combination.
Santanna scores with a hook.
Duds closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santanna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duds is rocked!
Santanna circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Santanna counter with a right hand.
Duds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santanna.
Duds looks to clinch
and Santanna counters with a nice uppercut.
Duds is looking to clinch.
Duds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santanna.
Santanna swats away the attempt to clinch by Duds.
Duds tries to close the distance and clinch but Santanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duds tries to clinch but Santanna moves away
and Santanna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santanna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Duds is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santanna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duds tries to clinch
and Santanna counters with a left and a right that stings Duds.
Duds is still on wobbly legs! Can Santanna finish him?
Santanna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duds circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Santanna. Duds falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Santanna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thi Santanna!
Thi Santanna retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes has chosen Flight of Icarus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khalid Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayes.
Pereira wants to clinch
and Hayes counters with a good low kick that Pereira was not able to check.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Pereira tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hayes lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira wants to clinch.
Hayes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Hayes.
Hayes lands a head kick!
It looks like Thiago Pereira has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira moves to clinch but Hayes breaks away
and Hayes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hayes.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands a high kick!
Pereira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Hayes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hayes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira tries to keep at a distance but Hayes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayes's elbow.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Hayes controls the action.
Pereira digs a right hand into Hayes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hayes's gas tank.
Pereira tries to work over Hayes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayes breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pereira closes the distance and pushes Hayes back into the cage.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayes misses with the head strike.
Hayes lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hayes blocks an uppercut.
Hayes tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Hayes back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands with a right to the head.
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!
Pereira presses Hayes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira misses with a body punch.
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.
A head punch on the inside from Hayes fails to land.
Hayes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Hayes controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hayes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Hayes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Pereira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hayes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khalid Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - Hayes had a free shot at his head there.
Pereira misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
Hayes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hayes darts in and clinches Pereira up against the cage.
Hayes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayes.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayes.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Nice body punch from Hayes.
Hayes blocks a body shot from Pereira.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Hayes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayes gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira tries to work over Hayes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Hayes prevents a body shot from Pereira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayes blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Hayes goes for a takedown attempt but Pereira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hayes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes takes one to the chin there.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pereira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hayes takes a step back to recover.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.
Pereira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hayes on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Hayes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pereira doesn't seem phased though.
Pereira takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Pereira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pereira.
Pereira drops Hayes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hayes looks back up at him and smiles so Pereira waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hayes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
Hayes is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Pereira closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Hayes out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Pereira!
Thiago Pereira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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