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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuggy Propa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nefertum Imhotep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuggy Propa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nefertum Imhotep's chin.
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262 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuggy Propa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nefertum Imhotep!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Propa thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Imhotep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imhotep is looking to clinch but Propa is avoiding it.
Imhotep has Propa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Propa misses with the head strike.
Propa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Imhotep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Propa's defenses.
It looks like Chuggy Propa has been cut.
Imhotep keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Propa's efforts to push away.
Propa wants to stall.
Imhotep is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Propa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Imhotep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Imhotep being controlled against the ropes.
Imhotep is working for takedown but Propa is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep throws an elbow that misses.
Propa gets through Imhotep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Propa on the inside.
Imhotep throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Imhotep.
Propa stalling in the clinch but Imhotep improves position.
Imhotep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imhotep shoots in but Propa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chuggy Propa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nefertum Imhotep.
Imhotep wants to clinch but Propa slips to the side
and Propa counters with a right hand to the body.
Imhotep looks to clinch
and Propa counters with a nice body shot.
Imhotep moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Imhotep tries to clinch up but Propa circles away and keeps his distance.
Imhotep tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Propa swivels and escapes.
Imhotep fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imhotep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Propa.
Imhotep closes the distance looking to clinch
and Propa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nefertum Imhotep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imhotep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Propa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Propa lands a jab to the head.
Imhotep moves to clinch but Propa breaks away
and Propa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Propa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Imhotep moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Propa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Imhotep tries to clinch up but Propa circles away and keeps his distance.
Imhotep moves into the clinch.
Imhotep has Propa pressed against the ropes, preventing Propa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Propa taking a breather.
Propa lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Propa or not.
A head punch on the inside from Propa fails to land.
Propa cracks Imhotep with a nice body shot.
Imhotep lands an uppercut.
Chuggy Propa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Propa effectively controlling the action here.
Propa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Propa working hard to break the clinch.
Imhotep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Propa is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imhotep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Propa's defenses.
Imhotep gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuggy Propa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nefertum Imhotep!
In his post fight interview, Nefertum Imhotep started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between VortzU Bakhtin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeca Rioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VortzU Bakhtin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight 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, VortzU Bakhtin!
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, Zeca Rioca!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakhtin scores with a nice strike.
Rioca misses with a head kick.
Rioca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakhtin to score with a decent uppercut.
Bakhtin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rioca is rocked!
Rioca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bakhtin as he avoids it easily.
Rioca shoots in for a takedown but Bakhtin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rioca shoots in for a double leg but Bakhtin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
VortzU Bakhtin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeca Rioca.
Rioca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rioca looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakhtin lands with a good body shot.
Rioca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bakhtin tries to clinch there but Rioca circles away.
Rioca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rioca is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakhtin finish him?
Rioca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bakhtin lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rioca drops his hands for a split second and Bakhtin immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rioca face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bakhtin follows up with a right hand that knocks Rioca into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). VortzU Bakhtin!
After the fight, VortzU Bakhtin 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryoma Echizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryoma Echizen!
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, Paulo Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Echizen shoots in looking for a takedown but Moreno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Echizen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Echizen with that takedown attempt.
Moreno rushes Echizen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Echizen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Echizen managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Echizen blocks it.
Moreno throws a head punch that misses.
Echizen tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryoma Echizen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Echizen tries for a takedown but Moreno manages to get underhooks.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Echizen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Echizen is blocking nicely.
Moreno stops a takedown attempt from Echizen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno stops a takedown attempt from Echizen.
Echizen is breathing heavily.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Echizen is blocking nicely.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Echizen avoids it.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Echizen's face.
It looks like Ryoma Echizen has been cut.
Echizen tries for a takedown but Moreno manages to get underhooks.
Echizen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Echizen avoids it.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Echizen blocks it.
Echizen managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Echizen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Echizen is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Echizen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Echizen avoids it.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. Echizen won't want to take too many of those.
Echizen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Echizen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Echizen managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but Echizen blocks with his arms.
Echizen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echizen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Echizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Echizen avoids it.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Echizen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreno prevents it.
Echizen managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Echizen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echizen can't get the takedown.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echizen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moreno after a bit of a struggle.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Echizen has Moreno pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Moreno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Echizen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Echizen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreno prevents it.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Echizen.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Echizen is blocking nicely.
Echizen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moreno moves into range and clinches up with Echizen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Echizen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Echizen is defending well for now.
Echizen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreno prevents it.
Echizen is trying to drag Moreno to the mat but Moreno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Echizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Echizen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Echizen blocks it.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Moreno is pressed up against the ropes. Echizen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moreno down to the mat. Moreno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Echizen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Echizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Echizen avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Echizen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Echizen avoids the damage to the body.
Echizen is trying to drag Moreno to the mat but Moreno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Echizen goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moreno rushes Echizen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Echizen.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Echizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Echizen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Echizen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Echizen fails with a takedown attempt.
Moreno rushes Echizen and presses him up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Echizen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moreno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoma Echizen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Moreno closes the distance and pushes Echizen back into the ropes.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulo Moreno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Echizen is defending well for now.
Echizen is trying to drag Moreno to the mat but Moreno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Echizen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Echizen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Echizen avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Echizen's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Echizen blocks it.
Moreno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Echizen is defending well for now.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Echizen is working for takedown but Moreno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Echizen tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryoma Echizen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Echizen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moreno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moreno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Echizen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Echizen is defending well for now.
Echizen has Moreno pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Moreno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Echizen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moreno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Echizen wants a takedown.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Echizen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moreno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Echizen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Echizen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moreno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Echizen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Moreno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Echizen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Echizen managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Echizen.
Echizen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moreno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Echizen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Echizen managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Echizen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moreno regains guard immediately.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Echizen trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeping full guard, as Echizen tries to pass.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Echizen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet but Echizen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Echizen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno wants to stand up but Echizen is controlling him.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Echizen from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Echizen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to stand and escape but Echizen is having none of it.
Echizen wants to pass the guard but Moreno is keeping the position.
Echizen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Echizen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moreno darts in and clinches Echizen up against the ropes.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Echizen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moreno takes the fight into the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moreno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Echizen blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Echizen.
Moreno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Echizen blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Echizen.
Moreno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Echizen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Echizen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moreno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Echizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paulo Moreno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Echizen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Echizen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreno prevents it.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Echizen.
Ryoma Echizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Echizen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Moreno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moreno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 18:20
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 18:20
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Moreno!
Paulo Moreno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mano Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syusuke Fuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mano Soares has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Mano Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Syusuke Fuji!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuji slips a straight right by Soares.
Fuji closes the distance and clinches.
Soares tries to pull guard but Fuji won't allow it.
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fuji smiles and moves away.
The fighters circling - Soares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soares throws a right and a left that Fuji avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuji's back!
Soares is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fuji.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fuji controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Fuji manages to reverse the position and now he's in Soares's guard. Nice work there by Fuji.
Soares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuji gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fuji defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fuji chips away with some ground and pound.
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fuji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuji scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fuji connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuji landing with the ground and pound.
Soares has his foot on Fuji's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuji works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuji's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fuji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuji keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soares's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuji's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fuji is in close to Soares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuji stands up over Soares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuji with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fuji scoring with some ground and pound.
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuji is aware though and is defending well.
Fuji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fuji lands a couple of digs.
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soares has his foot on Fuji's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuji works his way back into a safe position though.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Fuji throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuji is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fuji postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soares wants to sweep but no luck.
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuji stands up over Soares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fuji rolls with it to try and escape but Soares cranks on the arm and Fuji is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mano Soares!
Mano Soares 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mya Nich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mya Nich had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mya Nich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson wants to control but Nich is keeping him busy.
Wilson lands a nice forearm strike.
Wilson taking a breather here.
Nich is trying to get back to his feet.
Nich being controlled for a moment.
Wilson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wilson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nich is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wilson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wilson scoring with punches from side control.
Wilson stands up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
It looks like Mya Nich has been cut.
Nich misses with the combination.
A left lands for Wilson.
Nich is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
and Wilson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nich! He's just covering up as Wilson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Wilson!
Lee Wilson is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Lee Wilson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Febronio Indio Do Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A Portuguesa. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
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Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Febronio Indio Do Brasil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Indio Do Brasil's head.
Indio Do Brasil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Indio Do Brasil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Indio Do Brasil tries to get out of the position.
Manel wants to free his trapped foot but Indio Do Brasil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Indio Do Brasil wants to get back to full guard.
Manel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Indio Do Brasil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Indio Do Brasil could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Indio Do Brasil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to get back to full guard.
Indio Do Brasil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manel on the ground.
Manel lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manel working Indio Do Brasil over with strikes.
Indio Do Brasil trying to control here.
Manel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manel lands with a punch from half guard.
Indio Do Brasil wants to get back to his feet.
Manel working over Indio Do Brasil with some ground and pound. Indio Do Brasil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manel lands a nice short elbow.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Manel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand back up but Manel is controlling him
Manel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Indio Do Brasil is pressing down on Manel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Indio Do Brasil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manel is one step ahead there.
Manel is looking to work some ground and pound but Indio Do Brasil has wrist control.
Indio Do Brasil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Indio Do Brasil is looking to stand up but Manel isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manel forces his way into half guard.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand back up but Manel is controlling him
Manel throwing shots but Indio Do Brasil is blocking nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Indio Do Brasil taking some punishment here, with Manel in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manel lands a nice short elbow.
Manel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Indio Do Brasil trying to hold on to Manel's head to control him but Manel postures up.
Manel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Indio Do Brasil wants to control but Manel is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manel lands a nice short elbow.
Indio Do Brasil pushes Manel off looking to stand but Manel dives back in and keeps control.
Indio Do Brasil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manel.
Manel winds up and cracks Indio Do Brasil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Indio Do Brasil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Manel there.
Manel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Indio Do Brasil to regain full guard.
Indio Do Brasil wants to stand up but Manel is controlling him.
Manel stopping the sweep attempt from Indio Do Brasil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manel is looking to work some ground and pound but Indio Do Brasil has wrist control.
Indio Do Brasil wants to stand up but Manel is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manel scoring with some ground and pound.
Manel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Indio Do Brasil's guard.
Manel is nestled in close to Indio Do Brasil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manel thows a huge punch but Indio Do Brasil dodges it nicely.
Indio Do Brasil tries to get to full guard but Manel has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manel lands a nice short elbow.
Indio Do Brasil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Manel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Manel looks gassed!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manel connects with a nice short shot to Indio Do Brasil's temple.
Manel slips a nice elbow through Indio Do Brasil's hands, connecting with Indio Do Brasil's forehead.
Indio Do Brasil tries to get to full guard but Manel has control of the leg.
Manel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manel's back!
Manel just looking to survive in the bad position.
Manel trying to control but not successfully.
Indio Do Brasil landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Indio Do Brasil's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Manel tries to escape but Indio Do Brasil has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Indio Do Brasil somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Indio Do Brasil trying to control momentarily.
Manel tries to break free.
Indio Do Brasil scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Manel is looking for a way out.
Indio Do Brasil is punishing Manel with strikes - can he finish him?!
Indio Do Brasil tries to keep control of the position but Manel is staying busy.
Indio Do Brasil has Manel flattened out and is raining down punches.
Indio Do Brasil trying to control.
Indio Do Brasil lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Manel hold on?!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manel trying to control the action but Indio Do Brasil just sinks the hooks in.
Indio Do Brasil lands a shot to the body.
Indio Do Brasil is punishing Manel with strikes - can he finish him?!
Manel is rocked!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Manel turns into Indio Do Brasil and is now in his guard.
Manel being controlled here momentarily.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Indio Do Brasil looking to control.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manel is working Indio Do Brasil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manel stops Indio Do Brasil from standing up.
Manel lands a couple of digs.
Manel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Indio Do Brasil's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Indio Do Brasil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manel defends well.
Indio Do Brasil pushes Manel off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Indio Do Brasil!
Manel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Indio Do Brasil tries to hold on but Manel pushes him away.
Manel lands a big elbow.
Indio Do Brasil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manel with shots to the head and body - Indio Do Brasil looks very uncomfortable down there.
Indio Do Brasil regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Manel lands with a punch from half guard.
Indio Do Brasil wants to get back to his feet.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Indio Do Brasil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to stand back up but Manel is controlling him
Indio Do Brasil trying to control from the bottom.
Manel is nestled in close to Indio Do Brasil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manel prevents Indio Do Brasil from improving his position.
Manel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Indio Do Brasil defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Manel dominated that round.
That's time! Indio Do Brasil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Indio Do Brasil gets caught flat footed, as Manel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manel prevents Indio Do Brasil from getting back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Manel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Manel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Indio Do Brasil's head.
Manel stops Indio Do Brasil from standing up.
Manel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manel scoring with some ground and pound.
Manel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manel working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Indio Do Brasil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Indio Do Brasil is looking to regain half guard here but Manel keeps moving and retains side control.
Indio Do Brasil is trying to buck Manel off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Indio Do Brasil on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Manel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Indio Do Brasil is rocked!
Manel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Indio Do Brasil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Indio Do Brasil looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Manel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Manel!
Toni Manel is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Toni Manel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Laranja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laranja pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez is posturing up here but Laranja has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Martinez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Martinez has to tap! Slick submission there by Laranja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Renato Laranja 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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