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TWD Aggression 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Malinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silvas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matheus Malinowski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silvas is looking to clinch.
Silvas gets caught flat footed, as Malinowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Malinowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silvas keeping moving, preventing Malinowski from controlling successfully.
Malinowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Malinowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silvas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malinowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvas misses with a low kick.
Malinowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silvas tries to avoid it but Malinowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silvas to the ground. Silvas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malinowski closes the distance and clinches.
Silvas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malinowski keeps control of Silvas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malinowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malinowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Malinowski is trying to push Silvas away but Silvas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silvas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silvas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malinowski avoids it.
Silvas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malinowski tries to circle away but Silvas has him pinned against the cage.
Malinowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Silvas won't allow it.
Silvas is trying to break the clinch but Malinowski has him pressed against the cage.
Malinowski avoiding damage as Silvas throws knees to the body.
Silvas prevents Malinowski from breaking the clinch.
Silvas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvas rushes Malinowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malinowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malinowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malinowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvas scores with a kick to the body.
Malinowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malinowski checks a leg kick.
Silvas checks a low kick from Malinowski.
That kick from Silvas tenderised Malinowski's leg. Malinowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malinowski's head.
Malinowski throws a series of punches but Silvas moves out of range.
Silvas cracks the inside of Malinowski's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvas swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinowski.
Malinowski is looking to clinch but Silvas is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silvas.
Silvas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malinowski looks gassed!
Silvas connects with a leg kick. Malinowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silvas throws the kick towards the body but Malinowski avoids it.
Malinowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silvas circles away quickly and effectively.
Silvas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malinowski.
Anderson Silvas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Malinowski.
Silvas throws a sloppy head kick and Malinowski moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Silvas.
Silvas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malinowski moves to clinch but Silvas breaks away
and Silvas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silvas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvas clinches up against the cage.
Malinowski tries to break the clinch but Silvas is controlling the position.
Silvas scores a nice knee to the body.
Malinowski is trying to force a seperation but Silvas has the dominant position.
Silvas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malinowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silvas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silvas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malinowski checks it well.
Silvas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silvas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silvas 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.
Silvas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malinowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silvas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malinowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silvas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malinowski is defended easily by Silvas.
Silvas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silvas delivers a nice body kick.
Malinowski has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson Silvas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Malinowski.
Silvas lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malinowski gets tackled into the cage by Silvas. Silvas maintains the clinch.
Silvas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malinowski up against the cage.
Malinowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malinowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvas manages to break the clinch.
Silvas instigates a clinch.
Silvas'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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silvas lands a nice elbow.
Silvas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvas, right into the meat.
Matheus Malinowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malinowski clinches up against the cage.
Silvas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malinowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silvas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silvas gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvas working Malinowski over with knees to the body.
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!
Silvas is struggling to control the position.
Silvas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson Silvas is winning the standup battle so far.
Malinowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silvas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malinowski.
Malinowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Silvas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malinowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Silvas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malinowski can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silvas.
Malinowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Silvas thuds his shin into the meat of Malinowski's side.
Silvas throws a chopping leg kick but Malinowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malinowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silvas throws a body kick that misses.
Silvas throws a sloppy head kick and Malinowski moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Silvas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silvas. That's going to slow Malinowski down.
Silvas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silvas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malinowski's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvas feints and then cracks Malinowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malinowski down.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvas.
Silvas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silvas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malinowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silvas is pushing Malinowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silvas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malinowski checks a leg kick.
Silvas moves into the clinch.
Malinowski working hard to break the clinch.
Malinowski working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silvas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Malinowski fails to land the takedown.
Malinowski tries to clinch but Silvas moves out of range.
No luck for Malinowski with that takedown attempt.
Silvas misses with a low kick as Malinowski jumps back.
Silvas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silvas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malinowski's defenses.
Silvas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malinowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Malinowski wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silvas obliges.
Malinowski trying to control the position but instead, Silvas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malinowski into the cage.
Anderson Silvas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malinowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silvas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Silvas.
Silvas misses with a knee to the head.
Malinowski tries to stall but Silvas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Malinowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silvas after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson Silvas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Malinowski.
Silvas missing with knees to the body.
Silvas controlling the action here for a moment.
Malinowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silvas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malinowski gets tackled into the cage by Silvas. Silvas maintains the clinch.
Silvas is stalling here.
Silvas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malinowski.
Silvas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malinowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silvas was covering up waiting for the punch and Malinowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Malinowski wants to control from the top but Silvas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvas wants to stand up but Malinowski is controlling him.
Malinowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silvas keeping moving, preventing Malinowski from controlling successfully.
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.
Matheus Malinowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Malinowski throws a push kick but Silvas slaps the foot to one side.
Malinowski avoids a kick to the body.
Malinowski scores a takedown into full mount!
Silvas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silvas just holding on.
Malinowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matheus Malinowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Silvas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malinowski landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matheus Malinowski.
I think Silvas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silvas!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Shorey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Shorey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Shorey!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorey shoots in looking for a takedown but Goncalves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shorey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shorey moves in looking to clinch but Goncalves pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Shorey as Goncalves shoots in.
Shorey stuffs the takedown attempt from Goncalves. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet.
Shorey rushes Goncalves and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Shorey scores a nice knee to the body.
Shorey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goncalves uses from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goncalves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shorey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shorey controls Goncalves momentarily but Goncalves frees himself.
Goncalves wants to get up but he can't break Shorey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorey controls Goncalves momentarily but Goncalves frees himself.
Shorey looking for a sweep. Not yet Shorey, not yet.
Goncalves stays in close to Shorey's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lance Shorey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Goncalves shoots for a double leg takedown but Shorey sprawls well. He's pushed Goncalves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shorey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shorey tries a head kick but it misses.
Goncalves could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Horrible takedown by Shorey or perhaps it was just good defense by Goncalves which made him look bad.
Shorey shoots in for a double leg but Goncalves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goncalves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shorey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goncalves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorey is trying to get an arm triangle but Goncalves is defending well.
Shorey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shorey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Shorey trying to control the position but Goncalves is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Goncalves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goncalves throws a few strikes from the bottom but Shorey takes advantage and mounts!
Goncalves is trying desperately to improve position.
Shorey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves tries to hold on but Shorey pushes him away.
Goncalves wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorey content just to control the position here.
Goncalves is controlling an arm, preventing Shorey from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shorey looking to finish with strikes here!
Goncalves tries to hold on but Shorey pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Shorey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Shorey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shorey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncalves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shorey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goncalves gets the takedown into side control.
Shorey is looking to regain half guard here but Goncalves keeps moving and retains side control.
Shorey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shorey is refusing to be controlled, as Goncalves sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shorey is refusing to be controlled, as Goncalves sits in half guard.
Shorey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Goncalves.
Shorey shoots in but no luck this time.
Goncalves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goncalves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniel Goncalves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shorey is defended easily by Goncalves.
Goncalves avoids the head kick by Shorey.
Shorey looks for a takedown but Goncalves sprawls well.
Daniel Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Shorey.
Shorey is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goncalves sprawls well. Goncalves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shorey gets slowly back to his feet.
Shorey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goncalves is fending him off so far but Shorey persists. Nope, Goncalves circles away and we're back to standing.
Goncalves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goncalves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves clinches.
Shorey manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves lands with a nice combination. Shorey backs away looking to recover.
Goncalves tries for a takedown but Shorey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goncalves rushes Shorey and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorey can't get the takedown.
Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Shorey has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goncalves fails to land.
Shorey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shorey tries to clinch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shorey pinned against the cage. Shorey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shorey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goncalves defends it nicely.
Shorey wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorey throws a push kick but Goncalves slaps the foot to one side.
Shorey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goncalves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goncalves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goncalves shoots in for a double leg but Shorey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shorey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goncalves is fending him off so far but Shorey persists. Nope, Goncalves circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shorey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goncalves tries to avoid it but Shorey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goncalves to the ground. Goncalves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shorey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shorey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Goncalves dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shorey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goncalves.
Shorey gets tackled into the cage by Goncalves. Goncalves maintains the clinch.
Shorey jumps guard and drags Goncalves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shorey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goncalves trying to control but Shorey is working from the bottom.
Shorey wants to stand up but Goncalves is controlling him.
Shorey keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Shorey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shorey wants to control but Goncalves passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorey has hold of Goncalves's hands but Goncalves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goncalves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shorey keeps working.
Shorey trying to control here.
Goncalves decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shorey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goncalves showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shorey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goncalves stops Shorey from getting back to his feet.
Goncalves wants to take a breather but Shorey is having none of it.
Shorey tries to kick Goncalves off but Goncalves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goncalves is keen to just control but Shorey is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Goncalves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shorey shoots in looking for a takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl out of it but Shorey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goncalves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a takedown but Shorey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goncalves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorey shoots in for a double leg but Goncalves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shorey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shorey tries a head kick but it misses.
Goncalves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shorey circles away quickly and effectively.
Goncalves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shorey defends it nicely.
Shorey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shorey controls the pace.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Shorey from controlling successfully.
Goncalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goncalves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shorey manages to get himself to full guard.
Goncalves postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Shorey is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Goncalves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goncalves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Goncalves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Hendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Hendo's legs.
Hendo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hendo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hendo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Hendo maintains control.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Hendo trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Hendo controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Hendo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hendo prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Hendo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back!
Jackson tries to escape the position.
Hendo not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hendo is staying active.
Hendo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendo prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Hendo wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hendo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hendo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to sweep but Hendo has passed to side control!
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Hendo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
Hendo slows the pace down.
Hendo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Hendo controls from the top position.
Hendo is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hendo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hendo is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendo wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hendo dominated that round.
That's time! Hendo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson throws a push kick but Hendo slaps the foot to one side.
Jay Hendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendo is retaining full guard.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hendo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hendo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hendo!
Jay Hendo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hendo taking a breather here.
Hendo is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to bench press Hendo off him but Hendo keeps the position.
Hendo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hendo wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead Hendo has passed into mount! Damn!
Hendo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jackson covers up after that shot from Hendo.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hendo's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendo 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.
Hendo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hendo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Hendo in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendo is aware though and is defending well.
Hendo is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson controls Hendo momentarily but Hendo frees himself.
Hendo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hendo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hendo shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hendo.
Hendo moves into the clinch.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hendo manages to get underhooks.
Hendo tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Hendo is controlling him.
Hendo breaks the clinch.
Hendo is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Hendo is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hendo is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Hendo trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Hendo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson trying to control the action but Hendo is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control from Hendo's half guard. Hendo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Hendo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo looking to pass the guard.
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hendo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendo happy to just control the position for now.
Hendo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hendo working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Hendo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hendo has a good base and remains in mount.
Hendo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Hendo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendo looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson regains half guard.
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 Jay Hendo.
I think Hendo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Esnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Rock Esnar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rock Esnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Esnar drops Velasquez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Velasquez looks back up at him and smiles so Esnar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.
Esnar scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez looks gassed!
OH! Velasquez has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Esnar smells blood and charges in for the finish! Esnar unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Velasquez sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rock Esnar!
Rock Esnar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Vila Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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260 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
7 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Vila Nova!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vila Nova shoots in but Gomes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good shot there by Gomes.
Gomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vila Nova blocks a head kick by Gomes.
Vila Nova closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gomes counters with a huge head kick that drops Vila Nova! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Gomes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen Sherry Monocle as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Dos Santos!
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, Simon Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Morgan counters with a good low kick that Dos Santos was not able to check.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dos Santos throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Morgan feints and then cracks Dos Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Santos down.
Dos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Morgan slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
Morgan swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Dos Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Morgan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dos Santos will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Dos Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Dos Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Morgan.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a solid body kick.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Morgan connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan lands with a nice body kick.
Morgan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Morgan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Dos Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Morgan 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.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Dos Santos lands.
Dos Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Morgan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dos Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Morgan punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Morgan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simon Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Morgan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Santos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
Some wild striking there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morgan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morgan - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body kick from Morgan.
Morgan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dos Santos will feel that in the morning.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Morgan as he connects with a hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dos Santos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Santos off balance momentarily.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morgan duly obliges.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Morgan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Santos's sensitive parts.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Morgan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Victor Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Santos's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Victor Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Morgan lands a front kick.
Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat.
Morgan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dos Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dos Santos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos's calf.
Morgan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dos Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Morgan feints and then cracks Dos Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Santos down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Victor Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Morgan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Simon Morgan waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thizin Pais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thizin Pais has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thizin Pais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pais misses with a body punch
and Redmond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pais thinking.
Pais tried to score with a low kick but Redmond checks it.
Redmond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pais tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redmond is able to avoid easily.
Pais is looking to land body kicks.
Redmond throws a combination that misses
and Pais counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redmond tries for a takedown but Pais sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redmond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pais has time to react.
It looks like Thizin Pais has been cut.
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!
Redmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pais throws a hook to the side of Redmond's head but Redmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pais just misses with a punch to the body.
Pais defending well as Redmond loads up on a big left hand.
Redmond closes the distance and clinches up with Pais, looking for a takedown. Redmond pushes Pais against the cage but Pais circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thizin Pais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Redmond.
Pais lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Redmond takes a swing at Pais's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais wants to slow Redmond down by chopping away at his legs.
Redmond throws a right and a left that Pais avoids nicely.
Pais checks a low kick from Redmond.
Redmond avoids the body shot from Pais.
Pais moves out of range as Redmond strikes.
Pais takes a swing at Redmond's ribcage but misses.
Redmond misses with a double jab
and Pais counters with an inside leg kick.
Pais displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redmond.
Pais misses with a looping left.
Redmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pais looks to land a right hand but Redmond moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pais as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Nathan Redmond has been cut.
Pais gets caught flat footed, as Redmond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Redmond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pais trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Redmond is in close to Pais's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pais lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Redmond!
Redmond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pais controlling from the full mount.
Pais throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Redmond because Pais loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond is working to get back to half guard.
Pais takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Redmond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redmond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redmond tries to hold on but Pais pushes him away.
Pais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redmond is looking to escape.
Redmond is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redmond tries to reverse the position but Pais maintains control.
Pais looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pais avoids the attempt from Redmond to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pais controlling his opponent.
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 Thizin Pais will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Redmond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Redmond.
Nathan Redmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redmond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pais connects with the punch.
Pais throws a big shot that misses.
Pais avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redmond closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pais quickly recovers to half guard.
Redmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pais manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redmond throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redmond.
Pais keeping moving, preventing Redmond from controlling successfully.
Pais is adopting a defensive guard.
Pais is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pais has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Redmond works to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pais stopping the sweep attempt from Redmond.
Redmond wants to control but Pais passes easily into half guard.
Redmond wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pais moves nicely into side control.
Pais wants to control but Redmond is keeping him busy.
Redmond can't do much from the bottom here.
Redmond is trying to improve his position.
Redmond is not content to let Pais control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pais working the ground and pound but Redmond is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pais tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Redmond manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pais is looking for a sweep. Redmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redmond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redmond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pais trying to control but Redmond postures up.
Redmond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Redmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Redmond works Pais's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redmond.
Redmond misses with a double jab
and Pais counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redmond thinking.
Pais throws a series of strikes that have Redmond backpedaling.
Redmond looks to land a combination but Pais avoids it well.
Pais moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redmond.
Pais misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redmond.
Pais lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redmond at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pais misses with an uppercut. Redmond saw that one coming.
Pais checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nathan Redmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redmond shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pais throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Redmond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redmond is pressing down on Pais's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pais is holding on for now.
Redmond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pais is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Redmond jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Redmond is trying to get an arm triangle but Pais is defending well.
Redmond throws an elbow but Pais slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nathan Redmond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redmond trying to control the action but Pais is working from the bottom.
Redmond wants to control for a moment but Pais uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redmond in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pais wants to control but Redmond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pais is refusing to be controlled, as Redmond sits in half guard.
Pais gets full guard.
Redmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Redmond wants to control from the top but Pais keeps moving.
Redmond throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redmond throws a big elbow that misses.
Redmond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redmond is staying tight to Pais's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Redmond postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Redmond's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Redmond landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pais defending against the ground and pound.
Redmond cracks Pais with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Redmond trying to control the position but Pais is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Redmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redmond 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Redmond!
Nathan Redmond really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hernando Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochu has chosen Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery as his entrance music. Maester Ochu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hernando Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Ochu shows good takedown defense.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ochu defends it nicely.
Cortez thows a body shot but no joy.
Ochu lands the left hand.
Cortez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ochu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortez scrambles back to his feet.
Cortez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ochu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cortez trying to control the position but Ochu is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ochu wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez taking a breather here.
Cortez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ochu is avoiding damage well.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Ochu manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cortez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ochu is keeping the position for now.
Hernando Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cortez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ochu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cortez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ochu lands a leg kick that knocks Cortez off balance momentarily.
Cortez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ochu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Hernando Cortez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ochu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cortez.
Nice uppercut lands for Ochu. That snapped Cortez's head back.
Cortez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez controls the position.
Cortez trying to control the position but Ochu is working away.
The ground and pound from Cortez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ochu wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez working the ground and pound but Ochu is defending the strikes.
Ochu is not content to let Cortez control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu regains half guard.
Cortez trying to advance position but Ochu counters by regaining guard.
Ochu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maester Ochu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hernando Cortez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ochu circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Ochu scores with a four punch combination!
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ochu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cortez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Cortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Ochu which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ochu cracks Cortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cortez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ochu's waist but Ochu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side.
The fighters circling - Ochu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ochu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cortez sprawling to the canvas! Cortez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ochu finish him?!
Cortez is rocked!
Ochu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cortez tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maester Ochu!
A pretty intense looking Maester Ochu took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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