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Fight Night In Rio 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Araujo looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jeff Araujo has been cut.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Tango sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Araujo throws a right and a left that Tango avoids nicely.
Tango darts in and clinches Araujo up against the cage.
Tango jumps guard and drags Araujo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tango looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Tango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo wanted to stand there but Tango had control of the position.
Araujo looks gassed!
Araujo wants to stand and escape but instead Tango has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tango controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo wants to stand and escape but Tango is having none of it.
Tango slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tango trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tango controlling from the top position.
Tango trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Tango stands and steps away. Araujo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tango shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tango not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thomas Tango just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tango fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tango shoots in looking for a takedown. Araujo tries to sprawl out of it but Tango keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Araujo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tango counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tango.
Thomas Tango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Araujo.
Araujo goes for a takedown attempt but Tango pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tango misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Tango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Araujo shoots for a takedown but Tango saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tango moves into range and clinches up with Araujo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tango is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tango tries to pull guard but Araujo holds him up against the cage and eventually Tango drops back down to his feet.
Araujo is trying to drag Tango to the mat but Tango just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Araujo is trying to drag Tango to the mat but Tango just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tango is struggling to control the position.
Araujo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Araujo wants to break free but Tango has control.
Tango is pressed up against the cage. Araujo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tango down to the mat. Tango avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeff Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tango throws a series of punches but Araujo avoids them all with ease.
Tango slips a jab and a cross from Araujo.
Araujo misses with the combination.
Tango misses the shot to the body.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tango counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Tango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Araujo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Araujo misses with a straight right.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tango gets the takedown into side control.
Tango happy to just control the position for now.
Tango's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tango asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tango staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thomas Tango just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tango digs a good hook to Araujo's body.
Tango fails to land the takedown.
Tango misses with a takedown attempt - Araujo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Araujo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tango has time to react.
Tango defending well as Araujo loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Araujo to the mat! Araujo manages to get full guard.
Tango is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tango stops Araujo from standing up.
Tango trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to stand but Tango is controlling the position.
Tango sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tango prevents Araujo from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tango wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Tango stops Araujo from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tango connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tango misses with a series of wild punches.
Tango keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Tango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Araujo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo fails to land the takedown.
Tango instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Tango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Araujo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tango swinging wildly here.
Tango stuns Araujo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tango fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Araujo, pushing him back against the cage.
Tango turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Araujo is being controlled here.
Araujo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tango asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee asks Tango politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tango prefers to stall for the moment though.
Araujo wants to get back to his feet but Tango drags him back down.
Tango is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is pushing Tango's head away, looking to escape. Tango manages to hold on to the position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Tango or perhaps it was just good defense by Araujo which made him look bad.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tango is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, Tango circles away and we're back to standing.
Araujo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Araujo moves away from the strike by Tango.
Tango lands with a hook. Araujo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tango has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Tango. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tango doesn't manage to clinch there - Araujo circles away.
Araujo throws a combination that misses
and Tango counters with a right hand to the body.
Araujo throws a combination that misses
and Tango counters with a nice uppercut.
Tango looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tango as he jumps to the side.
Thomas Tango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Araujo.
Araujo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Araujo with a poor takedown
and Tango moves into the clinch.
Tango pulls guard successfully.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Tango is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
Araujo holding both Tango 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tango controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo holding both Tango 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jeff Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tango controlling the position well here. Araujo rolled but Tango kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Araujo trying to get back to his feet but Tango is in full control for now.
Thomas Tango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Tango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tango 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 for Thomas Tango!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Thomas Tango!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Thomas Tango!
Thomas Tango wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Montagu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dover comes into the arena with Bend Over blaring out of the sound system. Frank Montagu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Dover!
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, Frank Montagu!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montagu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montagu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch but Montagu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Dover misses.
Dover is looking to clinch.
Montagu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Dover misses.
Montagu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dover as he avoids it easily.
Dover is looking to clinch but Montagu is avoiding it.
Montagu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montagu throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
Dover throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montagu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dover tries to clinch up.
Montagu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Frank Montagu has been cut.
Dover tries to clinch but Montagu moves out of range.
Dover waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Montagu. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Montagu to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Montagu is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover stands and throws Montagu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Montagu is still in real trouble! Can Dover finish him?
Dover tries for a kimura but Montagu is defending well.
Montagu seems to have recovered his senses.
Dover has an Americana. Montagu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dover is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dover hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Dover!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoo Ar Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khris Murphey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphey has chosen Back in Black as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoo Ar Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khris Murphey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu takes a swing at Murphey's ribcage but misses.
Yu tries to bum rush Murphey with a series of wild strikes but Murphey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphey shoots in and bounces Yu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murphey scoring with some ground and pound.
Yu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphey wants to pass the guard but Yu is keeping the position.
Yu keeping moving, preventing Murphey from controlling successfully.
Yu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yu tries to get out of the position.
Murphey is pushing down on Yu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yu is fighting to maintain full guard but Murphey has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yu is trying to maintain the position but Murphey is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu wants to improve his position but Murphey is controlling well.
Murphey passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphey is looking to take a break and control but Yu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphey in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yu is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khris Murphey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akira Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xame Dollars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akira Silva!
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, Xame Dollars!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dollars sprawls well. Dollars wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Dollars sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dollars tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dollars tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dollars wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dollars looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dollars fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollars tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dollars gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva is fighting to break Dollars's control of his arms but Dollars is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dollars really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dollars can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dollars avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Dollars blocks nicely.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dollars throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Dollars is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva working Dollars over with strikes.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dollars's head.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dollars's head.
Silva thows a huge punch but Dollars dodges it nicely.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Dollars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dollars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollars looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dollars avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dollars tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Dollars wants to clinch.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Dollars wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Dollars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dollars has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dollars.
Dollars throws an elbow that misses.
Dollars pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xame Dollars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dollars throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dollars wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dollars wants to get back to his feet.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dollars is looking to escape.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dollars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dollars with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dollars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Dollars misses.
Dollars tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Dollars is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dollars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Dollars has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva cracks Dollars with a solid left hand.
Dollars working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dollars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dollars wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dollars's guard.
Dollars utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva distracts Dollars with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dollars preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dollars tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dollars!
A nice elbow there by Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dollars trying desperately to get to his feet.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dollars tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akira Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dollars is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Dollars defends it well.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dollars can do to turn this around?
Dollars tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Dollars tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dollars?
Dollars takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silva lands a big elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Dollars is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva landing shots from mount.
Dollars takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Dollars.
Silva slips a jab from Dollars.
Dollars clinches but Silva breaks the clinch
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dollars won't be happy with that.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Dollars defending against the ground and pound.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Dollars is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dollars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Dollars controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva is putting a hurting on Dollars here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dollars parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dollars to escape.
Dollars regains half guard, as Silva was trying to land strikes.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Dollars's head.
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Dollars's temple.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dollars to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dollars shrugs it off.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dollars is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Dollars manages to avoid easily.
Silva landing shots from mount.
Dollars tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva looking to finish Dollars with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dollars!
Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollars wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Dollars tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dollars is bucking up trying to escape but Silva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dollars is trying desperately to improve position.
Dollars is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Silva prevents Dollars from getting the reversal.
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Xame Dollars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dollars squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Silva lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Akira Silva!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Akira Silva!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Akira Silva!
Akira Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cocky Balboner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashawn Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboner comes to the cage accompanied by You're The Best Around. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cocky Balboner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashawn Curry!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboner avoids it really well and circles away.
Curry avoids the body shot from Balboner.
Balboner swats away the attempt to clinch by Curry.
Curry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Curry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Curry stalling.
Curry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balboner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Curry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry prevents Balboner from improving his position.
Curry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balboner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balboner tries to roll over but Curry keeps him under control.
Curry passes to full mount!
Curry is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Balboner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Curry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balboner is looking to improve his position but Curry isn't that keen on the idea.
Balboner is squirming around, avoiding Curry's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry takes Balboner's back.
Balboner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Curry.
Curry is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balboner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry is looking to control Balboner but Balboner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Balboner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Curry trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboner tries to escape the position.
Curry sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Balboner taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rashawn Curry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Dorien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heath Dorien!
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, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dorien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dorien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Dorien.
Dorien has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Dorien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heath Dorien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Thompson.
Dorien tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Dorien tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dorien is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorien is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Thompson keeps control of Dorien as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorien breaks the clinch.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dorien.
Thompson tries to clinch but Dorien moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Dorien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dorien misses with a body kick.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorien counters with an outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dorien closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Dorien has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorien throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dorien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson feints and as Dorien raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Dorien blocks nicely.
Thompson pushing down on Dorien's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dorien might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorien is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dorien is breathing heavily.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dorien trying to control here.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Dorien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dorien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thompson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dorien - the referee stops the clock and Thompson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dorien. Thompson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dorien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dorien pinned against the cage. Dorien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorien swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Dorien dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dorien misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Thompson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thompson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dorien sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Dorien avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson cracks Dorien with a big elbow.
Dorien on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dorien tries to get out of the position.
Thompson grinds an elbow into Dorien's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dorien avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Dorien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
Thompson scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dorien dodges the ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dorien is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorien is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thompson connects with a decent elbow.
Thompson is working Dorien over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dorien is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompson working away.
Thompson lands an elbow.
Thompson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dorien avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dorien is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dorien can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dorien pinned against the cage. Dorien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorien fails with the takedown
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Dorien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dorien stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Dorien on that attempt.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Dorien counters with a leg kick.
Heath Dorien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson shoots in but Dorien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dorien plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Heath Dorien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson working the body and head with strikes.
Dorien is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Thompson 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. This is the final round!
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dorien's waist but Dorien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dorien to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Thompson blocks the low kick.
Dorien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Dorien's brow.
Thompson is pushing down on Dorien's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dorien is fighting to maintain full guard but Thompson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dorien taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorien's head.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Dorien dodges it nicely.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Dorien's hands, connecting with Dorien's forehead.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorien's head.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Dorien dodges it nicely.
Dorien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Dorien dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dorien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dorien is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorien avoid being mounted?
Thompson working over Dorien with some ground and pound. Dorien looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dorien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Dorien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dorien tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Dorien, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Dorien against the cage but Dorien circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heath Dorien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Thompson.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Dorien scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Dorien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Both fighters circling a little - Dorien finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dorien throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Tommy Thompson!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Tommy Thompson!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Tommy Thompson!
Tommy Thompson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domninguez Feliciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Bernardes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernardes has chosen Rocky Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Domninguez Feliciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Bernardes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Domninguez Feliciano has been cut.
Bernardes swats away the attempt to clinch by Feliciano.
Feliciano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernardes pinned against the cage. Bernardes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bernardes avoids the body shot from Feliciano.
Bernardes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bernardes duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Bernardes.
Bernardes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Feliciano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bernardes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bernardes duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feliciano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Feliciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bernardes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Feliciano. Feliciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bernardes misses with a double jab
and Feliciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bernardes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Feliciano wants to clinch.
No joy there for Bernardes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernardes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bernardes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Feliciano backs up against the cage.
Feliciano is rocked!
Domninguez Feliciano's cut is getting worse.
Feliciano is breathing heavily.
Bernardes lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Feliciano is looking to close the distance but Bernardes sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Feliciano crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Feliciano is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Roger Bernardes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hunstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Hunstad!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunstad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunstad wants to clinch.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunstad blocks the leg kick.
Hunstad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunstad slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunstad tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Hunstad tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunstad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunstad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie seems keen to control Hunstad's posture.
Hunstad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunstad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Hunstad postures up.
Hunstad throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunstad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunstad lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Hunstad trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hunstad keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hunstad throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hunstad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hunstad is keeping the position.
Hunstad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunstad circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Hunstad saw it coming and moves away.
Hunstad checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Hunstad avoids them all with ease.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie throws a right hand that Hunstad ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunstad also avoids with ease.
Hunstad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunstad moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Hunstad wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Hunstad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunstad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Hunstad's ribs.
Gracie tests Hunstad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunstad tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Hunstad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunstad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Hunstad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunstad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunstad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunstad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunstad stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunstad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunstad is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunstad throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hunstad is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogerio Gracie!
Rogerio Gracie is the new light heavyweight champion!
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