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BAC #42 - Santanna x Danilo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose has chosen Bartholomew as his entrance music. The key to victory for Junior Dos Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Rose!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dos Santos lands a two punch combo.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Kevin Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos clinches.
Rose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rose breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose with a poor takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rose.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rose looks gassed!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dos Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rose.
Rose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose won't allow Dos Santos to get back to his feet.
Rose stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rose throws a strike but Dos Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rose wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dos Santos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rose keeping hold of Dos Santos's head, controlling as best he can.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is thwarting Rose's attempts to control the position.
Rose tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Rose is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kevin Rose.
Rose shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rose is trying to ground and pound but Dos Santos uses the momentary lack of control by Rose to regain half guard.
Rose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rose.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rose.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rose.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rose lands a nice short elbow.
Rose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rose.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rose.
Rose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Rose.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
Rose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rose dominated that round.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rose.
Dos Santos stalks Rose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rose's face. Rose staggers backwards, shaken.
Rose shoots and misses
and Dos Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Junior Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Santos there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dos Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos feints a jab promting Rose to slip. Dos Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rose slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Dos Santos.
Rose takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rose looks to land a strike but Dos Santos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rose cracks Dos Santos with a solid left hand.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Rose in close.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dos Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dos Santos tries to get out of the position.
Rose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rose is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rose lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rose with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Rose connects with a couple of short punches.
Rose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Santos's brow.
Dos Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kevin Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rose throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dos Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos Santos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rose.
Dos Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rose.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Rose sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rose fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Dos Santos.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dos Santos lands an overhand right.
Rose shoots in for a double leg but Dos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rose.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dos Santos clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to push Rose away but Rose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Rose won't allow it.
Dos Santos is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Rose has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dos Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose.
Dos Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dos Santos finds it's way round the side to connect with Rose's head.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos feints a jab promting Rose to slip. Dos Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rose slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Santos throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Rose. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Kevin Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dos Santos scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rose!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Rose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson Mendes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jefferson Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendes circles away.
Faber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Mendes.
Mendes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Faber in his tracks.
Faber is rocked!
Mendes gets a clinch.
Faber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mendes wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes breaks the clinch.
Faber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes cracks Faber with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Faber looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mendes finish him?
Faber is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendes finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendes lands a right hook to the body.
Mendes lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Faber falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mendes dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jefferson Mendes!
An out of breath Jefferson Mendes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike TriX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Litwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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247 lbs
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290 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike TriX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Litwin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from TriX. No joy for Litwin on that attempt.
Robert Litwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litwin shoots in and bounces TriX off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Litwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TriX on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if TriX tries to get out of the position.
TriX has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Litwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TriX preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Litwin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litwin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TriX will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
TriX lands a decent shot there.
Litwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TriX throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Litwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TriX swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TriX keeping moving, preventing Litwin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litwin stopping the sweep attempt from TriX.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TriX has his foot on Litwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Litwin works his way back into a safe position though.
Litwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TriX is keeping the position for now.
TriX really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TriX looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
TriX had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Litwin defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TriX throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Litwin postures up in TriX's guard and throws a big left but TriX blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TriX keeping moving, preventing Litwin from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
TriX wants to sweep here but Litwin controlling him for the moment.
TriX scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
TriX striking off his back but it's not causing Litwin any problems.
Litwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TriX looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
TriX is breathing heavily.
Litwin wants to control from the top but TriX keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Litwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
TriX trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TriX throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
TriX had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Litwin defends it easily.
Litwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
TriX trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
TriX keeping moving, preventing Litwin from controlling successfully.
TriX has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Litwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Litwin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Litwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litwin won't allow TriX to get back to his feet.
TriX wants to sweep but no luck.
Litwin trying to control but TriX is working from the bottom.
TriX escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Litwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Litwin wants to control from the top but TriX keeps moving.
TriX is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
TriX working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Litwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Litwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Litwin wants to control from the top but TriX keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike TriX will probably get the nod.
That's time! TriX's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Litwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so TriX counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TriX scoring with some ground and pound.
TriX lands a couple of digs.
TriX content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but TriX can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TriX stands up over Litwin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
TriX is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Litwin trying to strike off his back.
TriX scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Litwin keeping full guard, as TriX tries to pass.
Litwin 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! TriX rolls with it to try and escape but Litwin cranks on the arm and TriX is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Litwin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crixus Pais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mago Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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19
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crixus Pais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mago Messi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pais cracks a nice hook into Messi's ribs.
Pais thuds a left hand into Messi's body.
Pais throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pais connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Messi momentarily.
Pais displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Messi.
The fighters circling - Pais throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Messi fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pais with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Messi looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais missing with a left hand there. Messi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pais punishes Messi's body with a nice straight punch.
Pais lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Mago Messi has been cut.
Pais misses with a straight right.
Messi takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pais drops Messi with a big left hand and mounts him. Messi is in big trouble!
Messi is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pais tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Messi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pais just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pais is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Messi is defending well though. Pais let's go of the attempt for now.
Pais slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Messi wants to escape the position.
Pais is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Messi tries to break free.
Pais working for a choke but Messi is defending well.
Messi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pais controlling his opponent.
Pais working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Messi looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Pais! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Crixus Pais!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigan Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandy Claus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rigan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Claus up, before dumping him to the ground. Claus manages to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Claus trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Claus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Claus won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Claus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Claus working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stays in close to Claus's body and controls the position.
Gracie trying to control but Claus is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rigan Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Claus!
Claus can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claus tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Claus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Claus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claus tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Claus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Claus tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Claus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Claus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Claus working some strikes from top position.
Claus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claus is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Claus postures up.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Claus is trying to get back to full guard.
Claus wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Claus tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Claus throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie lands an elbow.
Claus wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Claus is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claus throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Claus manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Claus's legs - danger averted.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Claus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Claus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Claus's guard.
Claus trying to control the position.
Claus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Claus striking from his own guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Claus keeps moving.
Gracie works over Claus with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Claus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Claus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rigan Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Claus looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus 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.
Claus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Claus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claus is on top in guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie pulls Claus in close to his closed guard and prevents Claus from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claus throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie distracts Claus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Claus looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Claus working a defensive guard here.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claus is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Claus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Claus looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie passes into side control, despite Claus's attempt to control the position.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Claus blocks the move with his legs.
Claus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Claus to pass into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Claus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Claus trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claus is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is keen to just control but Claus is a slippery customer.
Claus is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Claus tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claus backwards.
Gracie has picked Claus up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Claus sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Claus is defending the position.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Claus is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Claus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes Claus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Claus trying to control from the bottom.
Claus is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Claus is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Claus gets back to half guard.
Claus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Claus's hands, connecting with Claus's forehead.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claus.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie trying to control but Claus is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Claus's brow.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Claus keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claus 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Claus up and slammed him! Claus can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Claus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Claus tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Claus is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Rigan Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Claus is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Claus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Claus wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Claus is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rigan Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigan Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Rigan Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Manuel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Santos has chosen Cypress Hill - Lowrider as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Manuel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Gomes dodges the punch combination from Manuel Santos.
Gomes misses with a head kick.
Gomes is looking to score with low kicks.
Gomes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Simon Manuel Santos has been cut.
A slow jab from Gomes misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Manuel Santos finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel Santos blocks a head kick by Gomes.
Gomes lands a front kick.
Gomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manuel Santos's head.
Gomes connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gomes throws a sloppy head kick and Manuel Santos moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes throws a head kick but Manuel Santos moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manuel Santos.
Gomes throws a sloppy head kick and Manuel Santos moves out of range easily.
Manuel Santos avoids the head kick by Gomes.
Manuel Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gomes wants to clinch.
Manuel Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomes.
Gomes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manuel Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arthur Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manuel Santos. Gomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manuel Santos misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes lands with a kick to the temple. Manuel Santos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel Santos throws a jab when Gomes was well out of range.
A punch combination from Manuel Santos misses.
Gomes pushes Manuel Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Manuel Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Gomes.
Gomes missing with knees to the body.
Manuel Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gomes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes prevents Manuel Santos from breaking the clinch.
Gomes breaks the clinch.
Gomes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manuel Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manuel Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Gomes tenderised Manuel Santos's leg. Manuel Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A right-left combo lands from Manuel Santos.
Manuel Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomes throws a sloppy head kick and Manuel Santos moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel Santos off balance momentarily.
Manuel Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomes.
Gomes throws a nice head kick!
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manuel Santos.
A combination from Manuel Santos does no damage.
Manuel Santos looks to land a left hand but Gomes moved out of range nicely.
Gomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manuel Santos slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Gomes.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses.
Manuel Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Gomes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Manuel Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gomes.
Manuel Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manuel Santos throws a right hand that Gomes ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomes also avoids with ease.
Manuel Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manuel Santos. That did some damage!
Manuel Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomes, right into the meat.
Gomes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manuel Santos if he has to take too many more of those.
Gomes connects with a leg kick. Manuel Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simon Manuel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomes moves into the clinch.
Gomes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel Santos misses with some punches.
Gomes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manuel Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel Santos.
Manuel Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomes misses with a head kick.
Manuel Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Santos blocks a head kick by Gomes.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Manuel Santos.
Gomes scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel Santos loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Manuel Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes throws a front kick aimed at Manuel Santos's knee but Manuel Santos avoids it well.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manuel Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel Santos misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Gomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel Santos blocks a head kick by Gomes.
Gomes thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manuel Santos is breathing heavily.
Manuel Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomes manages to avoid it.
Gomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel Santos checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gomes.
Gomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel Santos misses with a double jab.
Manuel Santos blocks a head kick by Gomes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes slips under a jab from Manuel Santos.
Gomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel Santos scores with a three punch combo!
Arthur Gomes is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomes defending well as Manuel Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Gomes throws a nice head kick!
Manuel Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Gomes throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manuel Santos moves out of range as Gomes throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Gomes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Manuel Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Manuel Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manuel Santos.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes throws a head kick but Manuel Santos moves out of range.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomes, right into the meat.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Manuel Santos. That snapped Gomes's head back.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manuel Santos.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manuel Santos blocks a head kick by Gomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomes throws a wild body kick that Manuel Santos sees coming a mile off.
Manuel Santos avoids the head kick by Gomes.
Manuel Santos throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely.
Manuel Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomes backs up against the cage.
Gomes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gomes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manuel Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manuel Santos scores with a jab. Gomes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manuel Santos.
Good leg kick by Gomes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gomes throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manuel Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes cracks Manuel Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gomes misses with a head kick.
Manuel Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomes circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomes walks into a jab.
Gomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manuel Santos misses with a hook. Gomes ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Manuel Santos.
Manuel Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel Santos throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gomes throws a head kick but Manuel Santos moves out of range.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel Santos works over Gomes's head and body with a nice combination.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Gomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simon Manuel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Manuel Santos coming out on top.
Gomes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel Santos.
Gomes connects with a leg kick. Manuel Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gomes throws a head kick but Manuel Santos moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomes, right into the meat.
Manuel Santos blocks a head kick by Gomes.
Gomes scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomes throws a sloppy head kick and Manuel Santos moves out of range easily.
Gomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manuel Santos.
Gomes tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Arthur Gomes.
Well Gomes 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Gomes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiagulu Paiskbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Kinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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288 lbs
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230 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiagulu Paiskbah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Kinho!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiskbah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kinho's guard.
Paiskbah prevents Kinho from getting back to his feet.
Paiskbah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kinho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paiskbah is controlling him.
Paiskbah preventing the sweep.
Kinho is looking to stand back up but Paiskbah counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kinho.
Kinho is not content to let Paiskbah control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiskbah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kinho is defending against the submission attempts here by Paiskbah.
Paiskbah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paiskbah seems to be working for a kimura but Kinho defends the submission attempt.
Kinho is in trouble now - Paiskbah has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Kinho really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinho is trying to escape the mount.
Paiskbah looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Paiskbah lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Emerson Kinho has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paiskbah lands a heavy elbow.
That has opened up Emerson Kinho's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Emerson Kinho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thiagulu Paiskbah!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thikata Pazaruma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato has chosen Odjbox - The Only One as his entrance music. Clyde Renato will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thikata Pazaruma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clyde Renato!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pazaruma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Renato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pazaruma avoids it really well and circles away.
Clyde Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renato loads up on a big right hand but Pazaruma slips the punch.
Pazaruma slips under a jab.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Pazaruma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pazaruma gets a double leg takedown into Renato's guard.
Pazaruma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Renato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pazaruma is aware though and is defending well.
Pazaruma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Renato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pazaruma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pazaruma forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pazaruma working the head and body with strikes.
Pazaruma wants to take a breather but Renato is having none of it.
Pazaruma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Renato trying to hold on to Pazaruma's head to control him but Pazaruma postures up.
Well, if Pazaruma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pazaruma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato is staying active underneath Pazaruma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Renato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Renato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pazaruma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pazaruma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pazaruma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Renato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pazaruma has managed to get both his arms back between Renato's legs - danger averted.
Pazaruma throws a strike but Renato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Renato with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato trying to control the position from guard on top but Pazaruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pazaruma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Renato is looking to work some ground and pound but Pazaruma has wrist control.
Pazaruma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pazaruma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Renato trying to control but Pazaruma is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pazaruma is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Renato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pazaruma trying to control the position from guard on top but Renato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pazaruma postures up.
Pazaruma throwing strikes but missing.
Renato controlling Pazaruma's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clyde Renato wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Renato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clyde Renato will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pazaruma scores with the left hand. Renato knows he should have avoided that one.
Pazaruma ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Renato throws a body punch but Pazaruma moves out of range.
Pazaruma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Renato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pazaruma.
Renato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pazaruma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pazaruma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Renato trying to control but Pazaruma postures up.
Pazaruma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Renato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Renato flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Renato wants to control but Pazaruma is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato wants to improve his position but Pazaruma is controlling well.
Renato is defending against the submission attempts here by Pazaruma.
Pazaruma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pazaruma throwing shots but Renato is blocking nicely.
Renato preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pazaruma moves into full mount! Renato won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato tries to hold on but Pazaruma postures up.
Renato in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Renato tries to lock up and control but Pazaruma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pazaruma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pazaruma raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pazaruma lands a heavy elbow.
Pazaruma avoids the attempt from Renato to control.
Pazaruma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazaruma lands with some strikes.
Renato is in a horrible position here. Pazaruma smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Renato tries to lock up and control but Pazaruma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pazaruma cracks Renato with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pazaruma trying to control but Renato is having none of it.
Pazaruma scoring with strikes but Renato is staying in there.
Pazaruma scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Renato?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato wants to control but Pazaruma is having none of it.
Renato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato tries to hold on but Pazaruma pushes him away.
Renato is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pazaruma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Renato is trying to escape the mount.
Pazaruma landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pazaruma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pazaruma loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Renato scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Pazaruma land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Pazaruma stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thikata Pazaruma!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thi Santanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergasmarchi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Faith no More - Ashes to Ashes. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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164 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thi Santanna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Bergasmarchi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santanna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bergasmarchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santanna throws out the jab.
Santanna with a jab.
Bergasmarchi just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Santanna.
A lazy left from Santanna finds it's target.
Bergasmarchi is rocked!
Santanna lands a lovely overhand right.
Bergasmarchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Santanna finish him?
Santanna drops Bergasmarchi with a big left hand! Bergasmarchi is injured, injured bad! Santanna jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thi Santanna!
Thi Santanna retains his lightweight title!
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