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RFC 8: Road to glory PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viny Fay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Macena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viny Fay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Macena!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macena looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fay is fending him off so far but Macena persists. Nope, Fay circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Macena scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Viny Fay has been cut.
Macena throws a series of punches but Fay moves out of range.
Macena shoots in for a double leg but Fay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fay avoids the head kick by Macena.
Fay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macena avoids it really well and circles away.
Macena throws a series of punches but Fay moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macena shoots in looking for a takedown but Fay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macena'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 Daniel Macena.
Fay 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.
Fay trying to control the position from guard on top but Macena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fay is pushing down on Macena's leg trying to pass to half guard. Macena is fighting to maintain full guard but Fay has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macena's head.
Macena is not content to let Fay control the position.
Fay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay working Macena over with strikes.
Fay winds up and cracks Macena with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macena defends it well.
Fay seems to be working for a kimura but Macena defends the submission attempt.
Fay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macena has managed to free his arm - good work.
Macena is defending against the submission attempts here by Fay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macena has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fay seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macena is looking to escape.
Fay lands strikes from half guard.
Fay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fay working Macena over with strikes.
Fay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fay.
Fay working over Macena with some ground and pound. Macena looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macena blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fay.
Macena is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fay is keen to just control but Macena is a slippery customer.
Fay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fay is working for a kimura but Macena is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macena wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macena is not content to let Fay control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viny Fay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viny Fay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Macena misses with a two punch combination.
Fay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Macena slaps away a takedown attempt from Fay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macena tries to bum rush Fay with a series of wild strikes but Fay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fay takes one to the chin there.
Fay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macena sprawls well initially but Fay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fay works his foot free and advances to mount.
Macena trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay unloading with bombs!
Fay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Macena is now in Fay's guard. A big mistake from Fay there, giving up the dominant position!
Fay looking to control.
Macena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macena throwing strikes but missing.
Fay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macena manages to get himself to full guard.
Fay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fay is trying to work for a kimura but Macena is defending well.
Macena pushes Fay off looking to stand but Fay dives back in and keeps control.
Fay is working for a kimura but Macena is defending it quite comfortably.
Fay is trying to work for a kimura but Macena is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fay drops an elbow to the side of Macena's head.
Fay is working for a submission of some sort.
Fay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Viny Fay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macena pushes Fay off looking to stand but Fay dives back in and keeps control.
Fay seems to be working for a kimura but Macena defends the submission attempt.
Fay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fay tries to pass to full mount but Macena defends it.
Fay wants to control but Macena is keeping him busy.
Macena is defending against the submission attempts here by Fay.
Macena is trying to stand back up but Fay is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fay is trying to control the action in half guard but Macena is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macena is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viny Fay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viny Fay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macena's waist but Macena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fay off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Macena as Fay shoots in.
Macena works over Fay's head and body with a nice combination.
Daniel Macena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macena throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macena throws a series of punches but Fay moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fay.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viny Fay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macena throws a series of strikes that have Fay backpedaling.
Fay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macena lands with a kick to the temple. Fay shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Macena misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Macena both land. Nice combination.
Fay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fay is trying to get an arm triangle but Macena is defending well.
Fay looking to control but instead Macena has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fay is trying to work for a kimura but Macena is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macena is looking to escape.
Fay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Macena wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fay looking for a guillotine from mount but Macena is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fay looking for a guillotine from mount but Macena is having none of it.
Fay with the ground and pound from mount.
Fay has control of Macena's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macena regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fay is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macena has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Macena takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fay dominating with strikes here.
Macena is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Macena can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daniel Macena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fay goes for an armbar but Macena turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Macena.
Fay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macena throws a big elbow that misses.
Macena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macena preventing the sweep.
Macena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fay is trying to keep Macena in close.
Macena drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fay!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fay tries for a kimura but Macena is defending well.
Viny Fay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fay slows the pace down.
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 Viny Fay.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fay, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viny Fay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Tenorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aragorn Son Of Aratorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Tenorio!
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, Aragorn Son Of Aratorn !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenorio throws a hook to the side of Son Of Aratorn 's head but Son Of Aratorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Son Of Aratorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenorio moves away.
Son Of Aratorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tenorio as he avoids it easily.
Tenorio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Son Of Aratorn sprawls well. Son Of Aratorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tenorio gets slowly back to his feet.
Tenorio throws a shot from downtown. Son Of Aratorn moves away and avoids it.
Tenorio looks to land a left hand but Son Of Aratorn moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tenorio.
Son Of Aratorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenorio.
Son Of Aratorn looks to land a combination but Tenorio avoids it well.
Tenorio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Son Of Aratorn .
Son Of Aratorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenorio.
Son Of Aratorn throws a jab when Tenorio was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Son Of Aratorn as Tenorio shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Tenorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Son Of Aratorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tenorio throws a shot to the body.
Son Of Aratorn staying out of range there.
Son Of Aratorn ducks under a wild hook from Tenorio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son Of Aratorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Tenorio. Tenorio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenorio throws a hook but Son Of Aratorn blocks it.
No luck for Tenorio with that takedown attempt.
Tenorio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tenorio prevents Son Of Aratorn from escaping the position.
Son Of Aratorn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tenorio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tenorio has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tenorio is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tenorio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Tenorio!
Carlos Tenorio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Sampaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampaio comes to the cage accompanied by Coro Vai Comer. This should be a great matchup!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Sampaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Barboza!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
Sampaio throws a right hand that Barboza ducks under and follows up with a left that Barboza also avoids with ease.
Sampaio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barboza.
Barboza misses with an uppercut.
Sampaio swinging wildly here.
Sampaio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barboza sprawls well. Barboza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sampaio gets slowly back to his feet.
Barboza misses the jab.
Sampaio misses with a series of wild punches.
Sampaio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sampaio misses with a series of wild punches.
Barboza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barboza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sampaio.
Sampaio fails to land with a series of punches.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior Barboza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barboza clobbers Sampaio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sampaio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Sampaio.
Sampaio lands a jab-cross combination.
Sampaio moves out of range of the strikes.
Sampaio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza missing with a left hand there. Sampaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sampaio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barboza.
Barboza slips a jab and a cross from Sampaio.
Barboza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barboza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampaio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sampaio throws a series of punches but Barboza avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barboza misses with an uppercut. Sampaio saw that one coming.
Sampaio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barboza swivels and escapes.
Sampaio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barboza as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Sampaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampaio is breathing heavily.
Barboza throws a looping overhand right but Sampaio ducks down to avoid it.
Sampaio misses with a series of wild punches.
Barboza lands with a shot to the body.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza 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.
Sampaio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barboza tries to avoid it but Sampaio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barboza to the ground. Barboza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampaio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barboza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sampaio on the side of the head.
Sampaio shoots in but Barboza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sampaio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza connects with a body shot.
Francisco Sampaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampaio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sampaio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampaio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
Barboza missing with a left hand there. Sampaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Barboza misses with a straight left.
Sampaio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barboza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sampaio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboza.
Barboza lands a nice hook to Sampaio's body. Sampaio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sampaio misses with a takedown
and Barboza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Barboza catches Sampaio right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sampaio misses with the combination.
Barboza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sampaio throws a right and a left that Barboza avoids nicely.
Sampaio moves away from the strike by Barboza.
Barboza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sampaio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sampaio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barboza but Barboza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampaio moves out of range as Barboza strikes.
A big right from Barboza misses.
Barboza connects with the punch.
Barboza thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barboza slips a jab and a cross from Sampaio.
Barboza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboza scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barboza 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.
Barboza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barboza fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampaio misses with a combination
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand.
Barboza connects with a body shot that sends Sampaio's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Barboza misses its intended target.
Sampaio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sampaio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sampaio misses with a two punch combination.
Francisco Sampaio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barboza dodges the punch combination from Sampaio.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Barboza dodges the punch combination from Sampaio.
Barboza throws an overhand right that lands on Sampaio's shoulder, as Sampaio tries to avoid the shot.
Sampaio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Barboza misses.
Sampaio slips under a jab from Barboza.
Junior Barboza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampaio throws a series of punches but Barboza avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampaio throws a combination that misses
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sampaio misses with a few strikes there.
Barboza connects with a looping right hand.
Barboza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sampaio.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampaio.
Barboza looks to land a right hand but Sampaio moved out of range.
Sampaio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but Sampaio slips the punch.
Sampaio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboza.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sampaio. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampaio.
Sampaio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio misses with a double jab
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand.
Barboza cracks Sampaio with an open hand slap.
Sampaio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barboza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sampaio thinking.
Barboza misses with the combination.
Sampaio has a takedown stuffed.
Barboza feints a jab promting Sampaio to slip. Barboza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sampaio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampaio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but Sampaio slips the punch.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampaio.
Barboza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sampaio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboza.
Some wild striking there from Sampaio.
Barboza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampaio.
Barboza throws an overhand right that lands on Sampaio's shoulder, as Sampaio tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Barboza misses the target.
Sampaio shoots in for a takedown but Barboza shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Sampaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Sampaio or perhaps it was just good defense by Barboza which made him look bad.
Sampaio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barboza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sampaio.
Barboza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampaio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampaio throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Barboza misses with a few strikes there.
Sampaio lands a jab-cross combination.
Sampaio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barboza misses with a straight right.
Barboza thuds a left hand into Sampaio's body.
Barboza lands a jab.
Sampaio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sampaio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barboza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sampaio. Sampaio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sampaio throws a nice looking combination but Barboza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barboza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barboza lands with a hook. Sampaio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sampaio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sampaio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barboza clobbers Sampaio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sampaio has a takedown stuffed.
Barboza thuds a left hand into Sampaio's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sampaio is defended easily by Barboza.
Barboza misses with a hook. Sampaio ducked under it nicely.
Sampaio throws a series of punches but Barboza moves out of range.
Sampaio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barboza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sampaio throws a series of strikes that have Barboza backpedaling.
Barboza lands a jab to Sampaio's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio defending well as Barboza loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza misses with a hook.
Barboza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sampaio has time to react.
A slow jab from Barboza misses its intended target.
Barboza throws out a powerful jab.
Barboza throws a jab when Sampaio was well out of range.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampaio manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Barboza as Sampaio shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Sampaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampaio throws a right hand that Barboza ducks under and follows up with a left that Barboza also avoids with ease.
Barboza lands with a hook. Sampaio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barboza misses with an uppercut. Sampaio saw that one coming.
Sampaio misses with a wild combination.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barboza misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio misses with a series of wild punches.
Barboza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
Sampaio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barboza.
Barboza misses with an uppercut.
Barboza stuffs the takedown.
Sampaio throws a combination that misses
and Barboza counters with a left and a right that stings Sampaio.
Barboza misses the jab.
Barboza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sampaios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sampaio misses with a two punch combination.
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!
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza cracks Sampaio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Sampaio misses.
Sampaio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio throws a combination that misses
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampaio doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barboza connects with a body shot that sends Sampaio's belly button to the back.
Sampaio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampaio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barboza throws out the jab.
Barboza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barboza throws out a loose jab but Sampaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampaio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barboza throws a body punch but Sampaio moves out of range.
Sampaio takes one to the chin there.
Sampaio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barboza eats them both and turns towards Sampaio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sampaio misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barboza.
Sampaio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampaio looks for a takedown but Barboza sprawls well.
Sampaio ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Barboza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza slips a jab and a cross from Sampaio.
Sampaio moves away from the strike by Barboza.
Barboza throws a jab but it's blocked by Sampaio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but Sampaio slips the punch.
Barboza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sampaio slips a jab from Barboza.
Francisco Sampaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Barboza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Barboza. That snapped Sampaio's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Barboza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barboza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Barboza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Ramera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dragon's choice of entrance music: Taio Cruz-Dynamite. 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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151 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bingo Ramera!
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, Alex Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ramera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dragon has a closed guard, preventing Ramera from standing up.
Ramera being controlled here momentarily.
Ramera wants to get up but he can't break Dragon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dragon wants to sweep here but Ramera controlling him for the moment.
Dragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Bingo Ramera wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dragon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon misses with a body shot.
Ramera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dragon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dragon on his heels. He'll look to pass Dragon's guard now, I'm sure.
Ramera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramera throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramera wants to get up but he can't break Dragon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragon, not yet.
Ramera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dragon wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bingo Ramera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragon. That snapped Ramera's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramera moves to clinch but Dragon breaks away
and Dragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramera lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragon's head.
Ramera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramera tries to clinch but Dragon moves away
and Dragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramera moves in looking to clinch but Dragon pushes him off.
Ramera darts in trying to clinch
and Dragon counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragon is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramera. That did some damage!
Dragon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ramera tries to land a body kick
and Dragon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragon with a nice cross.
Dragon scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragon lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Ramera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramera throws a lazy head kick
and Dragon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramera wants to clinch.
Ramera gets the takedown into side control.
Ramera tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Dragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dragon's legs.
Ramera trying to control the action but Dragon is working from the bottom.
Dragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragon manages to get back to half guard.
Dragon trying to hold on to Ramera's head to control him but Ramera postures up.
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 Bingo Ramera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dragon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramera takes a swing at Dragon's ribcage but misses.
Bingo Ramera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramera throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Dragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramera doesn't seem phased though.
Ramera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dragon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ramera is looking to take a break and control but Dragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramera controls the position.
Dragon tries to improve position but can't.
Ramera slows the pace down.
Dragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bingo Ramera.
Ramera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ramera wants to pass to mount but Dragon is defending the position.
Ramera is thwarting Dragon's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramera is pressing down on Dragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dragon is holding on for now.
Dragon trying to hold on to Ramera's head to control him but Ramera postures up.
Dragon is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Dragon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Dragon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramera checks the leg kick.
Dragon gets caught flat footed, as Ramera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dragon is controlling Ramera's posture.
Bingo Ramera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramera stays in close to Dragon's body and controls the position.
Ramera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dragon, up you get!
Dragon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dragon counters with a left and a right that stings Ramera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramera is looking to clinch.
Dragon takes a swing at Ramera's ribcage but misses.
Ramera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragon trying to control the position.
Dragon is looking to stand up but Ramera isn't so interested in that idea.
Dragon pulls Ramera in to control the position.
Dragon being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dragon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ramera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Ramera dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ramera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramera moves out of range of the body kick from Dragon.
Dragon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramera avoids the body shot from Dragon.
Ramera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dragon's half guard.
Ramera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dragon is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramera wants to pass to mount but Dragon is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramera trying to control the pace.
Dragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramera's back!
Dragon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dragon is persistently looking for the submission but Ramera is defending it well.
Dragon missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dragon misses with an elbow to the head.
Will Dragon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramera controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Dragon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alex Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragon doesn't have the hooks in and Ramera manages to turn into his guard.
Dragon has a closed guard, preventing Ramera from standing up.
Dragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragon has a closed guard, preventing Ramera from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon working a defensive guard here.
Dragon keeping moving, preventing Ramera from controlling successfully.
Ramera won't allow Dragon to sweep him here.
Ramera content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bingo Ramera just wasn't active enough.
Dragon connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragon scores with a shot to the body.
Bingo Ramera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bingo Ramera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramera, 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 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Ramera!
An out of breath Bingo Ramera 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Przybysz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Przybysz comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Przybysz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Khan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Przybysz misses with the combination.
Khan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Przybysz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan shoots for a takedown but Przybysz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Przybysz pinned against the cage. Przybysz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sebastian Przybysz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Khan.
Przybysz misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown but Przybysz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thiago Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Przybysz looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Khan misses with a takedown
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Przybysz throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan fails with the takedown.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Przybysz but Przybysz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khan looks winded!
Przybysz fails to land with a series of punches.
Przybysz scores with a one two! Khan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Przybysz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Przybysz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Przybysz swinging wildly here.
Sebastian Przybysz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Przybysz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Przybysz duly obliges.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt
and Przybysz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Przybysz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Przybysz defends it nicely.
Przybysz throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Przybysz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Przybysz misses with the combination.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Przybysz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan dives in and grabs Przybysz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Przybysz pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Khan or perhaps it was just good defense by Przybysz which made him look bad.
Przybysz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Przybysz tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Przybysz.
Przybysz misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Przybysz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Przybysz counters with a left and a right that stings Khan.
Przybysz throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Przybysz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Przybysz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khan on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Przybysz misses.
Przybysz leaves Khan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Przybysz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Przybysz stuffs the takedown attempt from Khan. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan tries for a takedown but Przybysz circles away easily
and Przybysz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Przybysz misses with the combination.
Przybysz tries to sprawl but Khan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Przybysz tries to kick Khan off but Khan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Przybysz defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Przybysz wants to get back to his feet.
Khan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Przybysz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Khan has cracked it and Przybysz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Khan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bleed It Out. Ryoto Machida is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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212 lbs
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205 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wade Smith!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida misses with a straight right.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Smith.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith shoots in and bounces Machida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is in close to Machida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machida tries to get out of the position.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes Machida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
Smith working Machida over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Machida defends it.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Machida's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Smith tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wade Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Smith.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith tries to move into range but Machida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Machida dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Machida manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throws a strike but Machida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Smith seems keen to control Machida's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wade Smith.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith trying to control but Machida is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.
Machida tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Smith!
Our winner, Wade Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenwe Elendil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raider Vancan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenwe Elendil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenwe Elendil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raider Vancan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elendil enables Vancan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elendil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Elendil wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Elendil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vancan.
Vancan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elendil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vancan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elendil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vancan on the ground.
Vancan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vancan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vancan trying to control the position from guard on top but Elendil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elendil has momentary wrist control but Vancan slips an elbow through the middle.
Vancan stands up over Elendil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vancan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vancan trying to control the position from guard on top but Elendil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vancan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vancan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elendil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vancan lands a couple of elbows.
Vancan lands a couple of digs.
It looks like Lenwe Elendil has been cut.
Elendil has his hands on Vancan's head, controlling the position.
Vancan throwing strikes from guard but Elendil blocks nicely.
Vancan throws a big right hand that misses.
Vancan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vancan is looking to take a break and control but Elendil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vancan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vancan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vancan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vancan working Elendil over with strikes.
Vancan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Elendil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vancan.
Vancan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vancan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vancan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vancan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vancan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Elendil is rocked!
Elendil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elendil tries to get out of the position.
Vancan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Elendil badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Vancan around the waist but Vancan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Vancan is the winner by TKO! Vancan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raider Vancan!
After the fight, Raider Vancan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Esta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esta comes into the arena with Glebstar Dubstep blaring out of the sound system. Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Unforgiven by MetallicA. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Esta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dominguez showed some decent athleticism there.
Esta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Esta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Esta looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Esta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Esta has wrist control.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dominguez trying to advance position but Esta counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez landing some decent shots from guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Esta.
Dominguez postures up and lands a big shot to Esta's brow.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Esta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Esta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Esta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Esta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Esta!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dominguez moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez has an active guard here but Esta has managed to pass into half guard.
Dominguez trying to control here.
Dominguez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Esta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dominguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esta is working for a kimura but Dominguez is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez trying to control but Esta postures up.
Esta prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Dominguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Esta has control of the leg.
Dominguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dominguez working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Esta!
Dominguez landing shots from mount.
Esta working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Dominguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dominguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dominguez showed some decent athleticism there.
Dominguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura here.
Dominguez drops an elbow to the side of Esta's head.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura here.
Esta is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esta is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Esta keeps moving.
Esta looking to control.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Esta keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cesar Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with a takedown into Esta's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Esta keeps moving.
Esta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dominguez stacks Esta 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 Dominguez!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esta is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez scores with punches from side control.
Esta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cesar Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dominguez happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Esta is rocked!
Dominguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez swings around for an armbar but Esta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dominguez's guard.
Dominguez looking to control.
Dominguez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Esta tries to pass.
Esta is looking to pass into half guard but Dominguez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dominguez is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Esta has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dominguez is looking to defend but Esta has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dominguez! Esta pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dominguez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Esta!
Pablo Esta very nearly forgot to thank The Choke´s On You amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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