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OG 86: The Frank Mir Hunter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lumvedeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Weidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrey Lumvedeno!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumvedeno tries for a takedown but Weidman circles away easily
and Weidman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lumvedeno's guard.
Lumvedeno isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Weidman stacks Lumvedeno on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Weidman!
Weidman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lumvedeno on the ground.
Lumvedeno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lumvedeno taking a bit of punishment here - Weidman scoring with strikes.
Lumvedeno tries to buck Weidman off but Weidman is having none of it.
Weidman takes a little break here. Lumvedeno wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lumvedeno taking a bit of punishment here - Weidman scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Weidman controlling from mount.
Weidman'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.
Lumvedeno is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris Weidman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lumvedeno misses with a takedown
and Weidman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lumvedeno!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lumvedeno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Weidman scoring with strikes but Lumvedeno is staying in there.
Weidman content just to control the position here.
Lumvedeno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weidman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumvedeno tries to hold on but Weidman pushes him away.
Weidman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Weidman prevents Lumvedeno from getting the reversal.
Weidman landing shots from mount.
Weidman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Weidman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Weidman raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weidman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumvedeno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weidman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lumvedeno wants to hold on but Weidman pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lumvedeno can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weidman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lumvedeno wants to hold on but Weidman pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Weidman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lumvedeno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lumvedeno checks a leg kick.
Weidman wants to land a leg kick but Lumvedeno is out of range.
Andrey Lumvedeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumvedeno with a poor takedown
and Weidman counters with a single leg into guard. Lumvedeno didn't expect that.
Lumvedeno trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lumvedeno wants to stand and escape but Weidman is having none of it.
Weidman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Weidman tries to free his leg and advance position but Lumvedeno is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Weidman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lumvedeno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Weidman is in Lumvedeno's guard.
Weidman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chris Weidman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Weidman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Weidman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weidman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weidman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lumvedeno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Weidman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weidman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lumvedeno can do to turn this around?
Lumvedeno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weidman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lumvedeno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weidman has managed to get both his arms back between Lumvedeno's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weidman won't allow Lumvedeno to sweep him here.
Weidman is looking to work some ground and pound but Lumvedeno has wrist control.
Lumvedeno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Weidman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lumvedeno misses with a takedown attempt
and Weidman counters with a takedown into side control.
Lumvedeno seems a little lost for a moment, as Weidman dominates the positioning.
Weidman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lumvedeno some visible discomfort.
The referee asks Weidman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Weidman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Weidman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lumvedeno for as long as he can get away with.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumvedeno is trying to get back to half guard.
Lumvedeno is being controlled here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Weidman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weidman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lumvedeno.
Chris Weidman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lumvedeno.
Lumvedeno tries to clinch but Weidman moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weidman throws a wild body kick that Lumvedeno sees coming a mile off.
Lumvedeno throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Weidman 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!
Lumvedeno throws a body punch but Weidman moves out of range.
Weidman slips a jab and a cross from Lumvedeno.
Weidman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Weidman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lumvedeno trying to keep a closed guard but Weidman is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Weidman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Weidman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lumvedeno is out of range.
Lumvedeno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weidman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lumvedeno wants to stand and escape but Weidman is having none of it.
Weidman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weidman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weidman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weidman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Weidman just wasn't active enough.
Lumvedeno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weidman is fending him off so far but Lumvedeno persists. Nope, Weidman circles away and we're back to standing.
Lumvedeno misses with a takedown
and Weidman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chris Weidman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lumvedeno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weidman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Weidman prevents Lumvedeno from improving his position.
Weidman moves nicely into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lumvedeno sneaks back into half guard.
Weidman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Weidman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lumvedeno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weidman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lumvedeno's guard now.
Weidman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumvedeno trying to control the position.
Weidman cracks Lumvedeno with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weidman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lumvedeno wants to stand up but Weidman is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weidman misses with a low kick.
Andrey Lumvedeno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Weidman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumvedeno is looking to clinch but Weidman is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Weidman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weidman, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reizander Villarauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vicent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Vicent is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reizander Villarauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Vicent!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villarauta looks to land a body kick but Vicent moved away.
Vicent throws a low kick but it's checked well by Villarauta.
Villarauta misses with a wild body shot.
Vicent throws a jab when Villarauta was well out of range.
Villarauta takes a swing at Vicent's ribcage but misses.
Villarauta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vicent.
Vicent misses with a kick to the body.
Vicent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Villarauta.
Vicent is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Villarauta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Victor Vicent has been cut.
Villarauta throws a hook but Vicent avoids it easily.
Villarauta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vicent in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villarauta connects with a jab.
Villarauta throws a hook but Vicent avoids it easily.
Vicent checks a low kick from Villarauta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarauta blocks a head kick by Vicent.
Some wild striking there from Villarauta.
A swing and a miss from Villarauta.
Villarauta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicent needs to keep his hands up - Villarauta had a free shot at his head there.
Vicent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vicent there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Villarauta - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Vicent.
Villarauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Villarauta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vicent tries to clinch up.
Vicent throws a low kick but it's checked well by Villarauta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villarauta just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Villarauta lands.
That has opened up Victor Vicent's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villarauta misses with a wild body shot.
Villarauta misses with a looping right.
Villarauta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Villarauta scores with a shot to the body.
Villarauta misses with an uppercut. Vicent saw that one coming.
Vicent takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vicent moves forwards but Villarauta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vicent is rocked!
Villarauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vicent is still on wobbly legs! Can Villarauta finish him?
Villarauta throws a lazy right hand but Vicent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vicent throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vicent seems to have recovered his senses.
Villarauta lands with a shot to the body.
Vicent tried to score with a low kick but Villarauta checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vicent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vicent lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Villarauta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Villarauta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Villarauta lands with a hook. Vicent tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Villarauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vicent was well out of range. Poor timing from Villarauta.
Vicent misses with a series of wild punches.
Vicent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Villarauta's sensitive parts.
Villarauta with a nice cross.
Villarauta moves out of range of the body kick.
Villarauta throws a jab when Vicent was well out of range.
Vicent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Villarauta blocks a head kick by Vicent.
Villarauta connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villarauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Villarauta.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Villarauta, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villarauta misses with a looping right.
Vicent ducks under a wild hook from Villarauta.
Reizander Villarauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Villarauta. That did some damage!
Villarauta lands with an uppercut that bounces Vicent off the cage and back into range.
Vicent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vicent walks straight into a right hand from Villarauta - that's dropped him! Villarauta jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vicent from any more punishment! Vicent complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reizander Villarauta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manga Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamad Al Zahran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manga Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamad Al Zahran!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zahran scores with a push kick.
Al Zahran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rosa checks it well.
Al Zahran lands a slapping body shot.
Al Zahran is looking to slow Rosa down with leg kicks.
Hamad Al Zahran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Zahran slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Zahran thuds his shin into the meat of Rosa's side.
Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Zahran tries to sprawl out of it but Rosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Zahran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Zahran scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Zahran scores with a leg kick.
Al Zahran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Manga Rosa has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Al Zahran.
Rosa is rocked!
BOOM! Al Zahran lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rosa. Rosa tries to recover but Al Zahran is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rosa lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamad Al Zahran!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benja Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benja Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renzo Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benja Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Renzo Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Renzo Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Benja Gracie is pressing down on Renzo Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benja Gracie is breathing heavily.
Benja Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renzo Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Renzo Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Renzo Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Renzo Gracie is working to tighten is grip on Benja Gracie's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Benja Gracie has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Renzo Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Benja Gracie passes out! Renzo Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renzo Gracie!
A relieved looking Renzo Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Sagaltici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Grace is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdullah Sagaltici!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Grace misses.
Grace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sagaltici uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grace has time to react.
Grace walks into a jab.
Sagaltici getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miguel Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagaltici digs a good body shot into Grace's ribs.
Grace tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sagaltici counters with a nice uppercut.
Sagaltici cracks Grace with a hook to the temple - Grace is on wobbly legs here! Sagaltici swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Grace falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sagaltici wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdullah Sagaltici!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Soares might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vida Loka Parte 1. Capriotti has chosen Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Soares!
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, Nikolay Capriotti!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares throws out a powerful jab.
Soares throws a right and a left that Capriotti avoids nicely.
Soares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Capriotti shoots in and drives through. Soares sprawls well.
Soares moves into the clinch.
Soares gets through Capriotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soares manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capriotti.
A slow jab from Soares misses its intended target.
Capriotti closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soares.
Capriotti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricardo Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Capriotti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares breaks from the clinch.
Soares clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Capriotti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soares is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soares breaks the clinch.
Soares keeps the fight on the outside.
Soares is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capriotti is looking to clinch but Soares is avoiding it.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capriotti.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Capriotti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soares wants to clinch but Capriotti slips to the side
and Capriotti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Capriotti.
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capriotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Soares tries to clinch but Capriotti is having none of it.
Capriotti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soares swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Capriotti thuds his right hand into Soares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capriotti moves in looking to clinch but Soares pushes him off.
Soares lands a glancing blow to the side of Capriotti's head.
Capriotti throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot.
Soares wants to clinch.
Soares drives through and clinches with Capriotti against the cage.
Soares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Capriotti throws a looping overhand right but Soares ducks down to avoid it.
Capriotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capriotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soares wants to clinch up but Capriotti keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares lands a nice looking body shot.
Soares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soares scores with a nice right hand.
Capriotti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soares scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Soares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Capriotti misses.
A jab from Capriotti misses.
Ricardo Soares is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Capriotti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Capriotti closes the distance and clinches up with Soares, looking for a takedown. Capriotti pushes Soares against the cage but Soares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soares tries to clinch up.
Capriotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares clinches.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Capriotti avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Soares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soares lands a body shot.
Capriotti tries for a takedown but Soares manages to get underhooks.
Soares lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti looking for a takedown.
Ricardo Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Capriotti.
Soares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Soares.
A jab from Capriotti misses.
Capriotti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Capriotti feints and as Soares raises his hands in defense, Capriotti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soares pulls Capriotti in close to prevent any damage.
Soares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capriotti on the ground.
Capriotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soares dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Capriotti keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Ricardo Soares wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soares misses with a hook. Capriotti ducked under it nicely.
Capriotti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Capriotti walks into a jab.
Capriotti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soares swivels and escapes.
Capriotti is looking to clinch but Soares is avoiding it.
Soares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capriotti connects with a right hand. Soares shakes it off.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Capriotti moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikolay Capriotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Capriotti misses.
Soares slips under a jab from Capriotti.
Ricardo Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Capriotti dives in and grabs Soares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soares pushes down on Capriotti's head and hops out.
Soares drives through and clinches with Capriotti against the cage.
Capriotti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soares is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soares effectively controlling the action here.
Soares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soares with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares pushes Capriotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Soares manages to break the clinch.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Capriotti misses with a left hand
and Soares counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Capriotti, pushing him back against the cage.
Soares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soares stuffs the takedown.
Capriotti fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capriotti moves away.
Soares forces Capriotti back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Soares dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Capriotti in a clinch.
Soares gets underhooks to prevent Capriotti's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Soares.
Ricardo Soares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capriotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Capriotti scrambles back to his feet.
Capriotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soares moves into the clinch successfully.
Soares lands a right hand.
Soares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soares wants to clinch up but Capriotti keeps it at a distance.
Capriotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Soares tries to sprawl out of it but Capriotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Capriotti.
Ricardo Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Capriotti.
Capriotti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soares pushes Capriotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Soares manages to break the clinch.
Soares drives through and clinches with Capriotti against the cage.
Soares is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Capriotti is working for takedown but Soares is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Soares.
Soares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Soares catches Capriotti right on the button with a cross.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capriotti can do to turn this around?
Soares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capriotti manages to avoid it.
Soares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Capriotti.
Capriotti keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Capriotti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capriotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti lands a slapping body shot.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Capriotti pushes him off.
Capriotti looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.
Nikolay Capriotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Soares does no damage.
A combination from Capriotti does no damage.
Capriotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Capriotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Capriotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Soares moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti is trying to pull guard but Soares has him pressed against the cage.
Capriotti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soares walks away with a smile on his face. Capriotti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Capriotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soares is looking to clinch but Capriotti is avoiding it.
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Capriotti.
Capriotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares moves into the clinch successfully.
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soares cracks Capriotti with a nice body shot.
Ricardo Soares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Capriotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Soares scores with a shoulder strike.
Capriotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Soares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soares 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Soares!
An out of breath Ricardo Soares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Laiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiola comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Bloody Roots. Leonardo Laiola is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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159 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Laiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Alverez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alverez wants to clinch up but Laiola keeps it at a distance.
Laiola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alverez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Alverez.
Alverez throws out a leg kick but Laiola moves out of range and Alverez only half commits.
A big left from Laiola misses.
Alverez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alverez tries to clinch up but Laiola circles away and keeps his distance.
Laiola throws a looping overhand right but Alverez ducks down to avoid it.
Laiola takes a swing at Alverez's ribcage but misses.
Laiola throws a lazy uppercut
and Alverez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alverez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laiola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alverez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laiola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alverez circles away quickly and effectively.
Laiola slips under a jab from Alverez.
Alverez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laiola.
Good work by Laiola as he checks the leg kick.
Alverez throws a lazy right hand but Laiola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Laiola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Laiola.
Laiola rushes Alverez and presses him up against the cage.
Laiola working aggressively here.
Laiola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alverez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alverez can't find room to land a body shot as Laiola controls the action.
Laiola misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Laiola.
Alverez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alverez working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laiola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laiola lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laiola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laiola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alverez or not.
Alverez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alverez tries to work over Laiola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alverez gets through Laiola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laiola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laiola misses with the head strike.
Laiola misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Alverez struggles to land a body shot inside as Laiola controls his hands.
Alverez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laiola prevents Alverez from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiola blocks a body shot from Alverez.
Laiola lands an uppercut.
Laiola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alverez takes a shot to the head.
Alverez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laiola's elbow.
Laiola lands with a left to the head.
Laiola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alverez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laiola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alverez.
Alverez is trying to push Laiola away but Laiola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laiola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alverez tries to clinch but Laiola is having none of it.
Alverez walks into a stiff left hand from Laiola.
Laiola misses with a straight right.
Alverez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laiola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laiola looks to throw the jab but Alverez is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laiola avoids the body shot from Alverez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alverez tries a low kick but Laiola avoids it.
Laiola checks a leg kick nicely.
Laiola lands a nice shot that snaps Alverez's head back.
Alverez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laiola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Laiola 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.
Alverez punishes Laiola's body with a nice straight punch.
Alverez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laiola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alverez.
Alverez misses with a hook.
Laiola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alverez misses the shot to the body.
Alverez throws a hook but Laiola blocks it.
Laiola sizes up Alverez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alverez ducks under a wild hook from Laiola.
Alverez throws a solid leg kick but Laiola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alverez.
Laiola misses with a wild combination.
Alverez misses the shot to the body.
Laiola scores with a nice right hand.
Alverez just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonardo Laiola is winning the standup battle so far.
Laiola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez forces Laiola back against the cage and clinches.
Laiola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alverez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alverez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laiola blocks an uppercut.
Laiola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laiola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alverez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laiola throws a right hand that misses
and Alverez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alverez.
Alverez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laiola tries to work over Alverez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alverez misses with a punch to the body.
Alverez scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez swings wildly with an uppercut but Laiola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laiola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alverez breaks from the clinch.
Alverez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laiola scores with a nice strike.
Alverez wants to land a leg kick but Laiola is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laiola scores with a shot to the body.
Alverez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laiola.
Laiola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alverez throws a solid leg kick but Laiola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alverez.
Alverez tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Alverez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverez ducks under a wild hook from Laiola.
Laiola scores with a nice right hand.
Alverez tries to clinch but Laiola moves out of range.
Alverez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alverez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laiola.
Alverez has managed to clinch.
Laiola lands a hook that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
Laiola scores with a shoulder strike.
Laiola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Laiola.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laiola.
Alverez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laiola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laiola lands a hook that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
Laiola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonardo Laiola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alverez tries to work over Laiola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laiola throws a head punch that misses.
Alverez working hard to break the clinch.
Laiola working aggressively here.
Alverez misses with a punch on the inside.
Laiola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alverez missing with a left hand there. Laiola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laiola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laiola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Laiola dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alverez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alverez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alverez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laiola swings widly with a right hand
and Alverez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Laiola really felt that one!
A swing and a miss from Laiola.
Laiola misses with a body shot.
Alverez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laiola rather than just go for the knockout.
Laiola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laiola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laiola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alverez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alverez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alverez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Laiola misses its intended target.
Laiola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alverez throws a body punch but Laiola moves out of range.
Alverez tries to clinch but Laiola moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alverez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laiola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alverez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laiola lands a body shot.
Alverez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laiola throws out the jab.
Alverez throws out a powerful jab.
Alverez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from Laiola.
Laiola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alverez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alverez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laiola jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alverez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laiola.
Laiola throws a looping overhand right but Alverez ducks down to avoid it.
Laiola lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alverez tries to close the distance and clinch but Laiola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laiola moves in looking to clinch but Alverez pushes him off.
Laiola tries to clinch but Alverez moves out of range.
Alverez looks to land a combination but Laiola avoids it well.
Laiola dips to his left and cracks Alverez with an uppercut!
Alverez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laiola cracks Alverez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laiola with a hook.
Laiola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alverez.
Laiola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alverez tries to land a leg kick but Laiola saw it coming and moves away.
Laiola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alverez.
Alverez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alverez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laiola thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Laiola misses.
Alverez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laiola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Laiola finds it's target.
Laiola throws a shot from downtown. Alverez moves away and avoids it.
Laiola looks to land a left hand but Alverez moved out of range nicely.
Alverez scores with a decent looking hook.
Laiola scores with a decent looking hook.
Alverez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laiola throws out a loose jab but Alverez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alverez looks to score with a jab to the body but Laiola is just out of range.
Laiola misses with an uppercut. Alverez saw that one coming.
Laiola misses with a looping right.
Laiola moves out of range of the body kick from Alverez.
Thiago Alverez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Laiola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alverez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alverez forces Laiola back against the cage and clinches.
Laiola gets through Alverez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alverez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alverez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alverez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laiola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Laiola.
Laiola breaks from the clinch.
Laiola blocks a leg kick.
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 Leonardo Laiola.
Well Laiola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Laiola!
An out of breath Leonardo Laiola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Arabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Arabi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Genesis - Justice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wanderlei Menezes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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156 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaius Arabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes is looking to clinch.
Arabi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menezes.
Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arabi.
Arabi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Menezes is rocked!
Menezes tries to clinch up but Arabi circles away and keeps his distance.
Arabi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arabi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arabi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menezes avoids the body shot from Arabi.
Arabi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menezes.
Menezes is still on wobbly legs! Can Arabi finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arabi throws a right hand that Menezes ducks under and follows up with a left that Menezes also avoids with ease.
Menezes seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Arabi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arabi.
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arabi counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Menezes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Arabi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arabi is looking to advance position but Menezes won't allow it.
Arabi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Menezes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gaius Arabi!
A relieved looking Gaius Arabi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sinkaram Hamzah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touquinho Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sinkaram Hamzah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Touquinho Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamzah throws a big shot that misses.
Hamzah slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hamzah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a crisp one two that drops Hamzah! Silva thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hamzah to his feet! Hamzah is in big trouble!
Hamzah is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Hamzah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamzah wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a monster overhand right that drops Hamzah! Silva follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Touquinho Silva!
Touquinho Silva is the new lightweight champion!
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