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OG 68: Spider Guard Man PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Kallstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallstrom's entrance music is God Hates Us. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Kallstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kallstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Pereira. Pereira gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
Kim Kallstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Pereira.
Pereira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kallstrom throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Pereira there.
Pereira tries to stand and escape but Kallstrom is controlling the position.
Kallstrom throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pereira blocks the strikes from Kallstrom.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kallstrom landing strikes from the bottom.
Kallstrom tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kallstrom tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira blocks the strikes from Kallstrom.
Kallstrom tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
Kallstrom punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira wants to stand but Kallstrom has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kallstrom punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira blocks the strikes from Kallstrom.
Kallstrom moves into full guard.
Kallstrom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kallstrom throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pereira chips away with some ground and pound.
Kallstrom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kallstrom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kallstrom striking off his back but it's not causing Pereira any problems.
Pereira wants to stand but Kallstrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but Kallstrom has wrist control.
Pereira tries to stand but Kallstrom is controlling from the bottom.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira distracts Kallstrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pereira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pereira looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallstrom throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
Kallstrom tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Kallstrom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kim Kallstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallstrom tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kallstrom defends it nicely.
Kallstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira shoots and misses
and Kallstrom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kallstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Kallstrom is avoiding it.
Kallstrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pereira is trying to pull guard but Kallstrom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kallstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Pereira blocks with his arms.
Pereira fails to pull guard.
Kallstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kallstrom lands an elbow that stopped Pereira in his tracks for a moment.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from Kallstrom.
Pereira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kallstrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kallstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kallstrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pereira's defenses.
Kallstrom tries a knee to the head but Pereira blocks it.
Pereira tries to pull guard but Kallstrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Pereira drops back down to his feet.
Kallstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Kallstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallstrom walks away with a smile on his face. Pereira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pereira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kallstrom counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira jumps guard but Kallstrom stands there with Pereira around his waist. Pereira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kallstrom misses with an elbow strike.
Kallstrom lands an elbow inside.
Kallstrom lands an elbow inside that Pereira shrugs off.
Pereira tries to pull guard but Kallstrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kallstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallstrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira blocks the elbow strike.
Kallstrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Pereira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kallstrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Kallstrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Kallstrom lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kallstrom lands an elbow inside that Pereira shrugs off.
Pereira is trying to pull guard but Kallstrom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kallstrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kallstrom misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kallstrom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kallstrom closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage.
Kallstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kallstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Gabriel Pereira has been cut.
Pereira blocks the elbow strike.
Pereira pulls guard effortlessly.
Kallstrom throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
Pereira looking to control.
Kallstrom is in close to Pereira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kallstrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kallstrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kallstrom landing some decent shots from guard.
Kallstrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Kallstrom isn't so interested in that idea.
Kallstrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kallstrom.
Pereira kicks Kallstrom off and gets to his feet.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Kallstrom misses with a two punch combination.
Kallstrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira fails with a takedown attempt.
Kallstrom leaves Pereira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kallstrom misses with a wild combination.
Kallstrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Kallstrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pereira tries to pull guard but Kallstrom won't allow it.
Kim Kallstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Pereira.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kallstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pereira's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kallstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pereira's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallstrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kallstrom lands a damaging elbow.
Kallstrom lands an elbow inside.
Kallstrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kallstrom lands an elbow that stopped Pereira in his tracks for a moment.
Kallstrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Pereira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kim Kallstrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Kallstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Kallstrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kallstrom lands a knee to the head.
Kallstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Kallstrom.
Kallstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kallstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pereira's brow.
Kallstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Pereira dodges an elbow strike from Kallstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from Kallstrom.
Kallstrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Pereira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pereira blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kallstrom throws an elbow but misses.
Kallstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira jumps guard but Kallstrom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pereira jumps guard but Kallstrom stands there with Pereira around his waist. Pereira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kallstrom lands an elbow inside.
Kallstrom avoids the elbow strike from Pereira, against the cage.
Pereira blocks the elbow strike.
Pereira is trying to pull guard but Kallstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike.
Pereira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kallstrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kallstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pereira takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Kallstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pereira's face.
Kallstrom lands an elbow inside that Pereira shrugs off.
Kallstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Kallstrom misses with a knee strike.
Pereira avoids a wild elbow strike from Kallstrom.
Pereira fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kallstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pereira's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira blocks the elbow strike.
Kallstrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from Kallstrom.
Kallstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pereira avoids a wild elbow strike from Kallstrom.
Kallstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira fails to pull guard.
Kallstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kallstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Pereira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kallstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pereira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallstrom counters with a three punch combo that has Pereira backing up. Pereira nods at Kallstrom to acknowledge the strikes.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Kallstrom circles away easily
and Kallstrom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kallstrom gets a clinch.
Pereira tries to pull guard but Kallstrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Pereira drops back down to his feet.
Kim Kallstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Pereira.
Pereira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pereira looking to control.
Kallstrom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kallstrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kallstrom is controlling him.
Pereira has momentary wrist control but Kallstrom slips an elbow through the middle.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallstrom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kallstrom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kallstrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pereira wants to stand but Kallstrom is controlling the position.
Kallstrom scoring with some ground and pound.
Pereira wants to stand up but Kallstrom is controlling him.
Kallstrom with a nice head shot there.
Kallstrom chips away with some ground and pound.
Pereira wants to stand up but Kallstrom is controlling him.
Kallstrom lands a couple of digs.
Kallstrom connects with a couple of short punches.
Kallstrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim Kallstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Kallstrom isn't so interested in that idea.
Kallstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallstrom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kallstrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallstrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kallstrom postures up and lands a big shot to Pereira's brow.
Kallstrom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kallstrom prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet.
Kallstrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kallstrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Kallstrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kallstrom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pereira wants to stand up but Kallstrom is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallstrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kallstrom chips away with some ground and pound.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Kallstrom throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira wants to stand up but Kallstrom is controlling him.
Kallstrom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallstrom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kallstrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kallstrom throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Kallstrom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kallstrom preventing the sweep.
Kallstrom chips away with some ground and pound.
Kallstrom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Kallstrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Kallstrom isn't so interested in that idea.
Kallstrom throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kallstrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Kallstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kallstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kallstrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kallstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kadian Aitkens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Tuilagi!
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, Kadian Aitkens!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi misses with a combination
and Aitkens counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tuilagi missing with a left hand there. Aitkens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aitkens stalks Tuilagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tuilagi's face. Tuilagi staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ryan Tuilagi has been cut.
Tuilagi misses with a looping right.
Aitkens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Aitkens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aitkens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tuilagi under the eye.
Aitkens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tuilagi is breathing heavily.
Tuilagi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aitkens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aitkens tests Tuilagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuilagi is rocked!
Aitkens drops Tuilagi with a huge uppercut! Tuilagi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Aitkens is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kadian Aitkens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Londo GKar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Iranovichk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GKar's entrance music is Shadow Gallery - With Honor. A fine choice. Iranovichk has chosen Spit It Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Londo GKar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Iranovichk!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iranovichk tries for a takedown but GKar circles away easily
and GKar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Viktor Iranovichk has been cut.
GKar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iranovichk has his takedown stuffed
and GKar counters with a crisp right that sends Iranovichk to the canvas! GKar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Londo GKar!
After the fight, Londo GKar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spud Spud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koyomuki Yashigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koyomuki Yashigawa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spud Spud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Koyomuki Yashigawa!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud throws a right and a left that Yashigawa avoids nicely.
Spud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yashigawa counters with a series of strikes. Spud will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab lands there for Spud.
Spud misses with a hook. Yashigawa ducked under it nicely.
Yashigawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Spud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spud is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yashigawa stops Spud from getting back to his feet.
Spud trying to control from the bottom.
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!
Yashigawa is nestled in close to Spud, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yashigawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spud gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spud is on top in guard.
Spud wanted to stand there but Yashigawa had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud won't allow Yashigawa to sweep him here.
Spud tries to stand but Yashigawa is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yashigawa is working an open guard so Spud takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yashigawa shoots in for a double leg but Spud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yashigawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud throws a lazy uppercut
and Yashigawa counters with a single leg into guard. Spud didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud is trying to control the position but Yashigawa postures up.
Yashigawa throwing strikes but missing.
Spud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud decides to stand up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spud, as that shot connected.
Spud cracks Yashigawa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yashigawa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spud finish him?
Yashigawa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud throws an overhand right that has Yashigawa reeling! Spud follows up with more punches and Yashigawa is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spud Spud!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Baishel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mano Pacquiai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konrad Baishel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Pacquiai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiai instigates a clinch.
Pacquiai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Pacquiai.
It looks like Konrad Baishel has been cut.
Baishel tries for a takedown but Pacquiai manages to get underhooks.
Pacquiai gets through Baishel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pacquiai is working Baishel over against the cage.
Baishel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacquiai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pacquiai presses Baishel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baishel is breathing heavily.
Baishel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pacquiai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Baishel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Pacquiai.
A hook to the body from Pacquiai.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pacquiai lands with a short shot to the head.
Pacquiai lands a hook that snaps the head of Baishel backwards.
Pacquiai digs a right hand into Baishel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baishel's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pacquiai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pacquiai.
A left hand lands to the body for Pacquiai.
A left hand lands to the body for Pacquiai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Pacquiai on the inside.
Pacquiai lands a hook that snaps the head of Baishel backwards.
Pacquiai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baishel backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pacquiai.
Still in the clinch, Pacquiai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pacquiai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pacquiai lands a body shot.
Pacquiai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baishel backwards.
Pacquiai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pacquiai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai is leaning against Baishel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pacquiai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiai works on Baishel's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai presses Baishel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai is leaning against Baishel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai gets through Baishel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pacquiai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pacquiai lands a shoulder strike.
Pacquiai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pacquiai is working Baishel over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pacquiai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiai.
Baishel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pacquiai scores with a shoulder strike.
Baishel is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Baishel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiai gets through Baishel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pacquiai pushes Baishel against the cage. Pacquiai is working some dirty boxing. Pacquiai pushes off with a quick right hook! Baishel goes down! Baishel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pacquiai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mano Pacquiai!
A determined Mano Pacquiai didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetryos Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesper Elbaek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demetryos Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesper Elbaek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a takedown
and Elbaek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elbaek maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alves could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Elbaek has cracked it and Alves is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Elbaek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesper Elbaek!
Jesper Elbaek spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector DuMaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DuMaine comes to the cage accompanied by Trapt-Headstrong. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector DuMaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luta Livre!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livre swings widly with a right hand
and DuMaine counters with a low kick, right behind Livre 's knee.
Livre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DuMaine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DuMaine tried to score with a low kick but Livre checks it.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Livre checks a leg kick.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Livre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DuMaine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Livre.
Livre misses with a wild body shot.
DuMaine leaves Livre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from DuMaine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livre scores with a jab to the body.
DuMaine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livre.
DuMaine throws a half hearted mid kick.
DuMaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Livre checks the leg kick.
Livre tries to clinch but DuMaine is having none of it.
DuMaine gets a clinch.
Livre looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Livre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Livre wants to take the fight to the mat but DuMaine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Livre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DuMaine missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DuMaine.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DuMaine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Livre avoids it.
Livre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DuMaine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hector DuMaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luta Livre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine throws a leg kick that misses.
Hector DuMaine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Livre coming out on top.
Luta Livre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Livre scores with a jab.
DuMaine tries to clinch up.
DuMaine drives through and clinches with Livre against the cage.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
DuMaine stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Livre takes a knee to the side of the body.
DuMaine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DuMaine trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Livre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DuMaine up against the cage.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector DuMaine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DuMaine tries a low kick but Livre avoids it.
Livre throws the left hand but DuMaine avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Livre.
Livre circles away from the clinch attempt.
DuMaine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livre.
DuMaine is looking to clinch but Livre is avoiding it.
Livre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DuMaine wants to clinch.
DuMaine pushes Livre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DuMaine gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DuMaine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Livre tries to stall but DuMaine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DuMaine trying to land knees to the body.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
Livre wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
DuMaine lands a damaging elbow.
Livre dodges an elbow strike from DuMaine.
DuMaine scores with a knee to the head.
DuMaine tries to land a knee to the head but Livre blocks with his arms.
DuMaine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DuMaine stalling.
DuMaine misses with a knee to the head.
Livre is trying to stall.
DuMaine stalling the fight.
Livre is looking to control DuMaine's arms but DuMaine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Livre has his back to the cage.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Livre avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine is stalling here.
Livre struggles to land a body shot inside as DuMaine controls his hands.
Livre is trying to force a seperation but DuMaine has the dominant position.
Livre is looking to control DuMaine's arms but DuMaine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Livre has his back to the cage.
Livre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Livre managing to block the knees to the body from DuMaine.
DuMaine scores a nice knee to the body.
DuMaine missing with knees to the body.
DuMaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Livre.
DuMaine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. Livre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DuMaine moves out of range of the strikes.
DuMaine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DuMaine wants it to stay on the feet.
Livre looks to score with a jab to the body but DuMaine is just out of range.
Livre connects with a body shot.
DuMaine lands with a thumping leg kick.
DuMaine moves into range and clinches up with Livre.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DuMaine has Livre pressed against the cage, preventing Livre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Livre trying to stall but DuMaine improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector DuMaine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DuMaine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DuMaine throws a leg kick which misses Livre's front leg but catches the back leg as Livre tries to avoid it.
DuMaine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DuMaine throws a front kick aimed at Livre's knee but Livre avoids it well.
Livre misses with a body shot.
Livre throws a hook but DuMaine avoids it easily.
DuMaine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DuMaine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Livre jabs DuMaine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livre just misses with a punch to the body.
Livre checks a low kick from DuMaine.
Hector DuMaine is winning the standup battle so far.
DuMaine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DuMaine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DuMaine tries to clinch up but Livre circles away and keeps his distance.
Livre looks to score with a jab to the body but DuMaine is just out of range.
DuMaine moves into the clinch.
DuMaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Livre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DuMaine after a bit of a struggle.
Livre is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Livre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Livre thows a body shot but no joy.
Livre clinches with his opponent.
DuMaine misses with a knee strike.
DuMaine taking a breather.
DuMaine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Livre misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
DuMaine is struggling to control the position.
Livre tries to stall but DuMaine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DuMaine landing knees to the body.
Livre tries to break free but DuMaine pushes him back against the cage.
Hector DuMaine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
Livre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DuMaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Livre misses with a body shot.
DuMaine throws a head kick but Livre moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DuMaine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DuMaine throws out a leg kick but Livre moves out of range and DuMaine only half commits.
Livre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DuMaine.
Luta Livre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Livre tries to close the distance and clinch up but DuMaine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Livre tries to clinch up but DuMaine circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livre throws a lazy right hand but DuMaine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Livre checks the leg kick.
Hector DuMaine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Livre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DuMaine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector DuMaine.
Well DuMaine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector DuMaine!
Hector DuMaine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Boans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Smackthatcow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boans's entrance music is Round and Round by Ratt. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smackthatcow's choice of entrance music: Wretches & Kings. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Boans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Smackthatcow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smackthatcow misses with a head kick.
Boans swinging wildly here.
Smackthatcow throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jon Boans has been cut.
Boans has a takedown stuffed.
Boans stuns Smackthatcow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smackthatcow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boans counters with a single leg into guard. Smackthatcow didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boans drops back looking for a leg! Smackthatcow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smackthatcow manages to kick Boans off! Boans jumps back into Smackthatcow's guard.
Boans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boans chips away with some ground and pound.
Smackthatcow can't keep his opponent in guard - Boans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smackthatcow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boans 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boans controlling the pace.
Smackthatcow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smackthatcow keeps working.
Smackthatcow tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Boans manages to move to mount!
Smackthatcow wants to control but Boans is having none of it.
Boans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boans working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boans lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smackthatcow hang on?
Smackthatcow is bucking up trying to escape but Boans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boans is landing with some decent strikes but Smackthatcow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smackthatcow is rocked!
Boans postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Smackthatcow out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Boans goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Boans!
Jon Boans really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrady's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child. Silva has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in and drives through. McGrady sprawls well.
McGrady looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
McGrady misses with a body kick.
Silva jabs at McGrady's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. McGrady moves away and avoids it.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGrady's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGrady is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
McGrady is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva wants to pass the guard but McGrady is keeping the position.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGrady looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGrady looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGrady!
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but McGrady keeps moving and retains side control.
McGrady remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
McGrady misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva keeping hold of McGrady's head, controlling as best he can.
McGrady trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva is not content to let McGrady control the position.
Silva trying to control but McGrady postures up.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
McGrady thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
McGrady prevents Silva from improving his position.
Ground and pound from McGrady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
McGrady works his way into side control.
Silva wants to control but McGrady postures up.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGrady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by McGrady.
McGrady working away.
Silva tries to bench press McGrady off him but McGrady keeps the position.
McGrady landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGrady 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.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGrady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McGrady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
McGrady is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Silva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGrady but McGrady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGrady. McGrady obviously looking to wear him down.
McGrady works Silva's body with a nice hook.
McGrady works Silva's body with a nice hook.
McGrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from McGrady misses.
Silva shoots in and drives through. McGrady sprawls well.
McGrady tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGrady.
McGrady feints a jab promting Silva to slip. McGrady then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva looks to throw the jab but McGrady is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrady throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGrady drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is looking to control McGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but McGrady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGrady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and McGrady settles back down.
McGrady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGrady lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva looks to throw the jab but McGrady is out of range.
McGrady is looking to score with low kicks.
McGrady fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
McGrady just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva cracks McGrady with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGrady stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGrady wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob McGrady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Silva.
McGrady loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a swing at McGrady's ribcage but misses.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva moves out of range as McGrady strikes.
Silva moves forwards but McGrady connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGrady was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from McGrady.
McGrady shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGrady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGrady thows a body shot but no joy.
McGrady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGrady missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but McGrady shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrady manages to avoid it.
That's four 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!
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by McGrady.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrady. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
McGrady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
McGrady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrady moves out of range of the strikes.
McGrady lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob McGrady will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva throws a hook but McGrady blocks it.
McGrady throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
McGrady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGrady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGrady throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva moves out of range as McGrady throws a body kick.
McGrady is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGrady.
McGrady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but McGrady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGrady cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from McGrady misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGrady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva cracks McGrady with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva avoids the body shot from McGrady.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
McGrady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGrady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
McGrady attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGrady slips a jab from Silva.
McGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGrady misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a body punch but McGrady moves out of range.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from McGrady as Silva shoots in.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGrady sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGrady just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrady. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGrady. McGrady circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Silva.
McGrady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrady moves away.
McGrady is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva looks for a takedown but McGrady sprawls well.
McGrady lands a slapping body shot.
McGrady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables McGrady to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGrady postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
McGrady lands a couple of digs.
Silva 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.
McGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva 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.
McGrady controlling from the top position.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGrady stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGrady!
McGrady tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
McGrady bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob McGrady.
I think McGrady 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bob McGrady!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bob McGrady waved his t-shirt featuring XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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