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QFC Tournament 112 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muki Muki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slipknot - Duality. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovanni Batista!
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, Muki Muki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista keeps the fight on the outside.
Muki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Batista to the mat! Batista manages to get full guard.
Muki trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muki is fighting to break Batista's control of his arms but Batista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Muki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Muki from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muki is stalling in the full guard.
Muki Muki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Muki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Muki is looking for a triangle but Batista pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to control from the top but Muki keeps moving.
Batista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batista being controlled here momentarily.
Batista slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Batista tries to free his leg and advance position but Muki is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista trying to control but Muki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Giovanni Batista just wasn't active enough.
Muki swinging wildly here.
Batista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Batista lands in his opponent's guard.
Batista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Muki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batista has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Batista looking to sit in guard and control but Muki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muki stands up and waves to Batista to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Horrible takedown by Batista or perhaps it was just good defense by Muki which made him look bad.
Batista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muki lands a two punch combo.
Muki stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Muki.
Muki controlling the position.
Muki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Muki 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muki is looking to take a break and control but Batista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Muki cracks Batista with a big right hand but Batista just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Muki Muki dominated that 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.
Batista thuds his shin into the meat of Muki's side.
Muki misses with a kick to the body
and Batista counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Batista throws an elbow that misses. Muki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batista's guard. Nice move by Muki!
Muki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Muki from controlling successfully.
Muki advances position into side control!
The referee asks Muki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Muki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Batista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muki on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Batista tries for a takedown but Muki circles away easily
and Muki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muki gets to his feet - Batista follows without any prompting.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batista.
Muki shoots for a double leg takedown but Batista sprawls well. He's pushed Muki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muki is breathing heavily.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muki as he jumps to the side.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muki as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Muki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Batista's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Muki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Muki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Batista flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Muki wants to control the pace but Batista is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is desperately trying to improve his position but Muki has a good base and remains in mount.
Muki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Batista is squirming around, avoiding Muki's attempts to control the action.
Muki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Muki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Muki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Batista wants to hold on but Muki pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Batista is trying desperately to improve position.
Muki looking to control but Batista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Muki Muki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Muki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
Muki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batista throws a hook to the side of Muki's head but Muki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt
and Muki counters with a shoot takedown. Batista fights it but they end up in guard.
Batista not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Batista keeping full guard, as Muki tries to pass.
Batista can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muki controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Batista's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Batista tries to get to full guard but Muki has control of the leg.
Muki thows a huge punch but Batista dodges it nicely.
Muki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Muki is working for a submission of some sort.
Muki not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muki is pressing down on Batista's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batista is holding on for now.
Batista tries to roll over but Muki keeps him under control.
Muki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batista keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista pushes Muki off looking to stand but Muki dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Muki Muki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Muki throws a push kick but Batista slaps the foot to one side.
Muki Muki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muki throws a head kick that misses.
Muki misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Batista misses.
Muki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Batista!
Batista tries to improve his position but instead Muki has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muki keeps control of the position easily here as Batista tries to buck him off.
Muki keeps control of the position as Batista tries to break free.
Muki gets his hands free as Batista looks to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batista is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Giovanni Batista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batista is trapped and Muki is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muki Muki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muki 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Muki Muki!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Muki Muki!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Muki Muki!
Muki Muki wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viny Fay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyman Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viny Fay!
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, Lyman Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fay counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fay kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fay postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lyman Santos.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.
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!
Fay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fay throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Fay looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fay 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.
Santos working for a triangle but Fay defends it easily.
Fay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fay drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fay has Santos in his guard.
Santos won't allow Fay to sweep him here.
Fay is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fay trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Fay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fay working a defensive guard here.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santos moves to clinch but Fay breaks away
so Fay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fay stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos passes to side control.
Santos advances to mount.
Fay is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos tries to control but Fay wriggling away.
Fay stops Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Santos stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Fay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viny Fay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Santos.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fay's waist but Fay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fay on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fay keeps the fight on the outside.
Fay circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Viny Fay will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos forces Fay back against the cage and clinches.
Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santos is trying to push Fay away but Fay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos pulls guard successfully.
Fay advances position into side control!
Fay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fay in side control, throwing shots but Santos defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos gets back to half guard.
Fay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Fay eventually gives up the hold.
Santos trying to control here.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fay is working for an americana but Santos has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fay was thinking about the submission.
Fay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fay defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fay throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fay's guard. Nice move by Santos!
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Fay has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos trying to control but Fay is working from the bottom.
Fay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fay keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Fay is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lyman Santos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Viny Fay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fay keeps the fight on the outside.
Fay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Fay keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyman Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fay stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viny Fay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Santos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Fay pushes him off.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Fay gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Fay wants a takedown.
Santos tries for a takedown but Fay manages to get underhooks.
Santos wants a takedown.
Fay has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Santos is trying to keep an underhook but Fay manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fay's back!
Santos is trying to stick to Fay's back but Fay is turning into Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fay.
Fay throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos wants to stand but Fay is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Santos has worked his arm free - good work by Santos!
Fay working the strikes but Santos uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Viny Fay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fay is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fay seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fay's back!
Santos avoiding Fay 's attempts to control his hands.
Santos tightening his grip on Fay, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fay tries to escape the position.
Fay defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Santos's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fay defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Santos's arms.
Fay tries to break free.
Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fay has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fay tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos working for a choke but Fay is defending well.
Viny Fay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fay rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 for Lyman Santos!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Lyman Santos!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Lyman Santos!
Lyman Santos wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzoko Dzoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dzoko Dzoko!
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, Gabriel Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Dzoko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dzoko tries to free his leg and advance position but Miranda is retaining full guard.
Dzoko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dzoko preventing the sweep.
Dzoko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miranda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dzoko, into his guard.
Miranda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dzoko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miranda has passed into half guard!
Miranda wants to free his trapped foot but Dzoko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dzoko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda prevents Dzoko from getting back to his feet.
Dzoko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miranda manages to get himself to full guard.
Dzoko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dzoko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dzoko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miranda wants to stand and escape but Dzoko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko gets to his feet. Miranda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miranda wants to clinch but Dzoko slips to the side
and Dzoko counters with a two punch combo.
Dzoko fails with a takedown attempt.
Miranda closes the distance but Dzoko moves to the side
and Dzoko counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda tries to bum rush Dzoko with a series of wild strikes but Dzoko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dzoko moves to clinch but Miranda breaks away
and Miranda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miranda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dzoko, pushing him back against the cage.
Miranda breaks from the clinch.
Miranda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko darts in trying to clinch
and Miranda counters with a nice uppercut.
Miranda scores with a decent looking hook.
Miranda wants to clinch
and Dzoko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dzoko.
Miranda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dzoko Dzoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Miranda.
Dzoko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but Dzoko has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda keeps control of Dzoko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miranda prevents Dzoko from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Miranda.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but Dzoko has him pressed against the cage.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but Dzoko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miranda looks winded!
Miranda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dzoko is defending well.
Dzoko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miranda is looking to clinch.
Dzoko closes the distance and pushes Miranda back into the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzoko Dzoko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzoko.
Dzoko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dzoko throws a low kick, looking for Miranda's leg but Miranda calmly moves out of range.
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzoko.
Dzoko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dzoko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A control attempt from Dzoko but he's now mounted!
Dzoko working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda punching from mount but Dzoko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miranda controlling from the full mount.
Dzoko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dzoko regains half guard.
Dzoko wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dzoko wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dzoko trying to hold on to Miranda's head to control him but Miranda postures up.
Miranda is working for a kimura but Dzoko is defending it quite comfortably.
Miranda controlling the action here.
Dzoko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miranda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko wants to stand back up but Miranda manages to pass into side control.
Dzoko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miranda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dzoko Dzoko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miranda prevents Dzoko from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dzoko is looking for a sweep.
Dzoko is trying to work for a sweep but Miranda has mounted him!
Miranda looking to ground and pound but Dzoko is blocking nicely.
Dzoko is working to get back to half guard.
Miranda controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko wants to control but Miranda is having none of it.
Miranda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dzoko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dzoko shrugs it off.
Miranda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dzoko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzoko wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Miranda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miranda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A low kick from Dzoko is predictable there
and Miranda counters with a nice body shot.
Dzoko closes the distance and clinches.
Miranda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dzoko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miranda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miranda lands a nice elbow.
Dzoko wants to break free but Miranda has control.
Miranda misses with an elbow over the top.
Dzoko manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Miranda bucks Dzoko off and manages to get back to his feet!
Miranda shoots in looking for a takedown but Dzoko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miranda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dzoko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzoko is working for a kimura but Miranda is defending it quite comfortably.
Dzoko seems to be working for a kimura but Miranda defends the submission attempt.
Dzoko prevents Miranda from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko wants to get back to his feet.
Miranda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miranda is looking for a sweep. Dzoko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzoko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miranda has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Dzoko is going to stand back up.
Miranda wants to get back to full guard.
Dzoko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miranda is defending against the submission attempts here by Dzoko.
Dzoko seems to be working for a kimura but Miranda defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko throwing shots but Miranda is blocking nicely.
Miranda trying to control from the bottom.
Dzoko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miranda!
Dzoko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda tries to reverse the position but Dzoko maintains control.
Dzoko avoids the attempt from Miranda to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dzoko Dzoko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dzoko 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Dzoko Dzoko!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Dzoko Dzoko!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Dzoko Dzoko!
Dzoko Dzoko wins by unanimous decision!
Dzoko Dzoko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maguila Fay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maguila Fay!
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, Paulo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fay tries to clinch up.
Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fay is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alves has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves lands a nice forearm strike.
Alves has an Americana. Fay didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alves is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alves hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paulo Alves!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gio Warriors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warriors comes to the cage accompanied by Metalingus-Alter Bridge. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gio Warriors!
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, Wade Smith!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warriors closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Warriors on that attempt.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Warriors. Warriors maintains the clinch.
Warriors pulls guard successfully.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warriors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Warriors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Warriors!
Warriors won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Warriors is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Smith has his hands on Warriors's head, controlling the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warriors being controlled here momentarily.
Warriors knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warriors got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warriors has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warriors's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warriors keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warriors is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warriors is breathing heavily.
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!
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Warriors's guard and throws a big left but Warriors blocks it.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is working Warriors over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warriors is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith is staying tight to Warriors's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith cracks Warriors with a big right hand but Warriors just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith cracks Warriors with a big elbow.
Warriors is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warriors is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warriors is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warriors takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Warriors is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Warriors is defending well.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warriors seems to have got his legs back now.
Warriors is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Warriors to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances to full mount.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Warriors is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wade Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four 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!
Smith controlling from mount.
Warriors is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Warriors in real trouble here! The ref calls for Warriors to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Smith!
After winning the bout, Wade Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by My Little Pony Theme Song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Pain!
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, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar throws an off balance right hand
and Pain counters with a left to the body.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Pozar misses with a hook. Pain ducked under it nicely.
Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pozar is fending him off so far but Pain persists. Nope, Pozar circles away and we're back to standing.
Pozar misses with an uppercut.
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Pozar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pozar is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pozar wants to stand but Pain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pain managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pozar is trying to stand back up but Pain is controlling him
Pozar pushes Pain off but Pain dives into side control.
Pain is trying to get an arm triangle but Pozar is defending well.
Pozar tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Pozar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pain content just to control the position here.
Pozar trying desperately to get to his feet.
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.
Pozar looks winded!
Pain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pozar for as long as he can get away with.
Pain'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.
Pain sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain working for a guillotine from mount but Pozar is in no mood to give up.
Pozar is trying to stand.
Pain controlling the pace for now.
Pozar is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Pain has taken his back!
Pain controls the action.
Pain punches the canvas rather than the man.
Pozar looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Pain patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozar holding both Pain 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pain biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pozar controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Pain patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pain working for the choke.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Pozar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Pain dominated that round.
That's time! Pain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pozar looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
Pozar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pain shoots in but Pozar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pain clinches.
Pain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pozar wants to stand but Pain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pozar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pain throws a sloppy head kick and Pozar moves out of range easily.
Pain shoots for a takedown but Pozar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab from Pozar.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. Pozar tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pozar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pozar misses with an uppercut
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch.
Pozar has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.
Pozar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar breaks the clinch.
Pozar misses with a hook.
Pain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pozar circles away.
Pain scores with a head kick. Pozar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pozar misses with a left hand
and Pain counters with a big head kick but Pozar shrugs it off.
Pozar throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pozar misses with a looping left.
Pozar throws a jab when Pain was well out of range.
Pozar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pozar Pozar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain moves out of range of the strikes.
Pain defending well as Pozar loads up on a big left hand.
Pozar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pain counters with a big head kick but Pozar shrugs it off.
Pain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pozar.
Pozar looks to land a right hand but Pain moved out of range.
Pozar looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
Pozar misses with an uppercut
and Pain counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar throws a hook to the side of Pain's head but Pain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pozar tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pozar throws a lazy uppercut
and Pain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pozar stuffs the takedown.
Pozar throws the left hand but Pain avoids the punch easily.
Pozar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Pain moves away from the strike by Pozar.
Pain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pozar.
Pozar throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain slips a straight right by Pozar.
Pozar throws a hook but Pain blocks it.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pozar as he avoids it easily.
Pain tries to move into range but Pozar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pozar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pain.
Pain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pozar throws out the jab.
Pozar Pozar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pain counters with an inside leg kick.
Pain instigates a clinch.
Pozar is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pozar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pozar missing with a left hand there. Pain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pozar stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Pain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pozar swings widly with a right hand
and Pain counters with a one-two to the body.
Pozar misses with a looping right.
Pozar misses with an uppercut
and Pain counters with a series of strikes. Pozar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pozar throws out a powerful jab.
Pozar Pozar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pozar cracks Pain with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozar misses with an uppercut
and Pain counters with a low kick, right behind Pozar 's knee.
Pozar throws a lazy uppercut
and Pain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pozar's knee momentarily.
Pain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pozar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pozar.
Pozar misses with a lunging right hand
and Pain counters by clinching up.
Pain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pozar after a bit of a struggle.
Pozar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the cage.
Pain manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pozar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pozar throws a poor cross that misses
and Pain counters by clinching up.
Pozar is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pozar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Pozar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pozar Pozar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pozar connects with a right hand. Pain shakes it off.
Pozar misses with a left hand
and Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pozar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pozar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pozar wants to break free but Pain has control.
Pozar working hard to break the clinch.
Pozar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pozar wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Pain looking for a takedown.
Pozar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pain is trying to pull guard but Pozar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pozar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pozar tries to circle away but Pain has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pozar smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pozar misses with a left hand
and Pain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pozar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pain counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Pozar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pozar is trying to break free.
Pozar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain looking for a takedown.
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Pozar misses with a lunging right hand
and Pain makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pozar really felt that one!
Pain takes one to the side of the head.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pozar avoids it really well and circles away.
Pozar misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pozar throws a looping overhand right but Pain ducks down to avoid it.
Pain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pozar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pozar throws out the jab.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pozar as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pozar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pozar.
Justin Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pozar swings widly with a right hand
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pain.
Pain keeps control of Pozar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pozar smiles and moves away.
Pozar throws a looping overhand right but Pain ducks down to avoid it.
Pozar loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
A big left from Pozar misses.
Pozar connects with the punch.
Pozar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pain counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar keeps the fight on the outside.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pain walks into a straight right hand from Pozar.
Pozar misses with a hook. Pain ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Pozar misses.
Pain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pain gets to his feet. Pozar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pozar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Pain to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain tries to clinch there but Pozar circles away.
Pozar misses with a straight left.
Pozar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pain rushes Pozar and presses him up against the cage.
Pozar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozar wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Pozar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pozar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain tries for a takedown but Pozar manages to get underhooks.
Pozar tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Pozar is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
Pain keeps control of Pozar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pozar misses with an uppercut. Pain saw that one coming.
Pain slips a jab from Pozar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pozar misses with an uppercut
and Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pozar wants to break free but Pain has control.
Pain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pozar to keep the fight standing.
Pozar breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pozar Pozar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pozar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Pozar Pozar!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Pozar Pozar!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Pozar Pozar!
Pozar Pozar wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Pozar Pozar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Summit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Summit!
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, Pablo Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summit tries to clinch but Pablo is having none of it.
Pablo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Summit, pushing him back against the cage.
Pablo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Summit's efforts to push away.
Pablo wants to take the fight to the mat but Summit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Summit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pablo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pablo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Summit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pablo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Summit pulls Pablo in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pablo manages to get himself to full guard.
Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pablo working a defensive guard here.
Summit could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Summit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Summit controlling from the top position.
Pablo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summit postures up.
Summit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pablo wants to sweep but no luck.
Summit throwing strikes from guard but Pablo blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pablo shoots in but Summit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pablo tries to clinch
and Summit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pablo takes one to the side of the head.
Pablo throws a leg kick
and Summit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Summit fails to pull guard.
Summit tries to pull guard but Pablo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Summit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summit tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Summit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pablo after a bit of a struggle.
Summit is trying to pull guard but Pablo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Summit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Summit is breathing heavily.
Summit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pablo has him pressed against the cage.
Pablo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Summit prevents the takedown attempt.
Summit lands a knee to the body.
Summit manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Summit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo.
Pablo tries a head kick but it misses.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Summit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Summit fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Summit on his heels. He'll look to pass Summit's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summit is trying to control the position but Pablo postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pablo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Summit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Pablo Pablo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Summit throws a front kick that sends Pablo stumbling back into the cage.
Pablo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Summit is fending him off so far but Pablo persists. Nope, Summit circles away and we're back to standing.
Summit tries to clinch but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Summit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pablo somewhat.
Summit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pablo swivels and escapes.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Summit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Summit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Pablo.
Pablo looks for a takedown but Summit sprawls well.
Summit shoots for a takedown but Pablo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniel Summit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Summit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pablo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Summit closes the distance and clinches up with Pablo, looking for a takedown. Summit pushes Pablo against the cage but Pablo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Summit stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pablos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pablo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablo leaves Summit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pablo. No joy for Summit on that attempt.
Pablo shoots in and drives through. Summit sprawls well.
Summit fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo leaves Summit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Summit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pablo.
Summit tries to buck Pablo off but Pablo is having none of it.
Pablo advances to full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablo tries to control but Summit wriggling away.
Summit is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pablo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Summit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pablo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Summit is looking to escape.
Pablo content just to control the position here.
Pablo looking to control but Summit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pablo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Summit is looking to improve his position but Pablo isn't that keen on the idea.
Pablo has control of Summit's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Summit regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pablo breaks from Summit's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summit wants to hold on but Pablo pushes him away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Pablo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Summit shoots in looking for a takedown but Pablo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Summit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pablo fails with the takedown.
Pablo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Summit is being controlled here.
Summit is not content to let Pablo control the position.
Summit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Summit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Pablo trying to control from the bottom.
Pablo controlling the position well.
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summit wants to stand but Pablo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Summit is pressing down on Pablo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pablo is holding on for now.
Pablo is doing well to control the position and prevent Summit from advancing to side control.
Pablo Pablo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Summit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Summit wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel Summit is winning the standup battle so far.
Summit shoots for a takedown but Pablo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pablo.
Daniel Summit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Pablo.
Pablo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Summit to the ground. Pablo is now in Summit's guard.
Summit keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.
Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pablo advances to half guard.
Pablo is keen to just control but Summit is a slippery customer.
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!
Summit moves into full guard.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Summit keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summit has control of Pablo's left arm, preventing Pablo from doing any damage.
Pablo trying to control but Summit is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pablo Pablo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pablo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Summit is trying to defend but Pablo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Summit is refusing to be controlled, as Pablo sits in half guard.
Summit trying to control but Pablo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pablo trying to control from half guard but Summit is working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pablo Pablo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pablo leaves Summit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pablo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Summit's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniel Summit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pablo is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Pablo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pablo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Pablo Pablo!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Pablo Pablo!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Pablo Pablo!
Pablo Pablo wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Pablo Pablo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Dankha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristian Silva!
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, Chris Dankha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dankha misses.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dankha can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dankha, who protects the arm well.
Silva trying to control the position but Dankha is working away.
Dankha is looking to get back to his feet here but Silva is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dankha's back.
Silva misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankha trying to control but not successfully.
Dankha covering up well and avoiding damage.
Silva throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Silva looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dankha is controlling Silva 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Dankha throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dankha's guard. Nice move by Silva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Dankha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dankha tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Dankha defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dankha won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankha is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Dankha is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dankha keeps working.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dankha is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dankha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control the pace but Dankha is squirming around nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva checks a low kick from Dankha.
Dankha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dankha moves into the clinch.
Dankha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dankha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dankha gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dankha trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Dankha trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dankha preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Dankha.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dankha as he jumps to the side.
Dankha moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Dankha tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Dankha fails to land the takedown.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Dankha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cristian Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Dankha.
Dankha is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Dankha shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Dankha stops Silva from standing up.
Silva is trying to control the position but Dankha postures up.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dankha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Dankha throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva advances position into side control!
Dankha trying his best to control but Silva has mounted him.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva wants to control the pace but Dankha is squirming around nicely.
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dankha's face.
Silva working for a submission but Dankha is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva avoids the attempt from Dankha to control.
Silva content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dankha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Dankha. Dankha gets slowly back to his feet.
Dankha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Dankha didn't expect that.
Silva stands up and waves to Dankha to follow him.
Silva shoots in but Dankha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dankha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cristian Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Dankha.
Dankha tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dankha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dankha circles away.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dankha circles away.
Cristian Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dankha is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Dankha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dankha somewhat.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Dankha tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dankha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Dankha to sweep him here.
Dankha pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Dankha keeps moving.
Dankha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva stands up and waves to Dankha to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dankha on his heels. He'll look to pass Dankha's guard now, I'm sure.
Dankha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dankha scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Silva scores with a takedown into Dankha's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Dankha keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dankha has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva trying to control but Dankha is working from the bottom.
Silva preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to control from the top but Dankha keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristian Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Cristian Silva!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Cristian Silva!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Cristian Silva!
Cristian Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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