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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Senior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo Vieri!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos gets a clinch.
Vieri has Dos Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dos Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dos Santos keeps control of Vieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vieri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dos Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieri circles away.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Vieri ducked under it nicely.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Vieri.
Some wild striking there from Dos Santos.
Vieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieri off to one side.
Senior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Vieri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vieri fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Vieri ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieri also avoids with ease.
Vieri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vieri tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Vieri 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.
Dos Santos drives through and clinches with Vieri against the cage.
Vieri digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Dos Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vieri looks gassed!
Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Senior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Vieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos closes the distance and pushes Vieri back into the cage.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Vieri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vieri!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos landing strikes from the mount and Vieri is in trouble!
Dos Santos working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Vieri looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Dos Santos! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Senior Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eathen Stife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Bounce. A fine choice. Carlos Silva looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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207 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eathen Stife!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a series of punches but Stife avoids them all with ease.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stife keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a right hand that Stife ducks under and follows up with a left that Stife also avoids with ease.
Stife stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stife wants it to stay on the feet.
Stife scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Stife gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Silva leaves Stife with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stife shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stife showed some decent athleticism there.
Stife is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva wants to improve his position but Stife is controlling well.
Well, if Stife is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Stife looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Stife sits in half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Stife keeps him under control.
Stife is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stife slows the pace down in half guard.
Stife prevents Silva from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stife closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Stife getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to control Stife's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Stife missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stife thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stife not doing much here.
Silva has hold of Stife's hands but Stife slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva trying to hold on to Stife's head to control him but Stife postures up.
Silva punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stife shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva wants to clinch up but Stife keeps it at a distance.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Carlos Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eathen Stife.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stife avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stife decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stife is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Stife is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Stife wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Stife decides to stand and escape the position.
Stife slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Stife shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva drives through and clinches with Stife against the cage.
Stife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Stife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Stife misses with a punch on the inside.
Stife misses with a punch on the inside.
Stife gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Stife lands with a light punch inside.
Stife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stife stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
A hook to the body from Stife.
Stife swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stife scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stife lands with a left to the head.
Stife looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eathen Stife 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.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva leaves Stife with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stife bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Stife keeps moving and retains side control.
Stife works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Stife keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Stife working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stife wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stife scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva wants to control but Stife is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stife feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Stife changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stife trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Stife is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Stife has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stife is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Stife from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Stife is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Stife has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not content to let Stife control the position.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stife is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Stife trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stife is working away from the top position though.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Stife postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stife drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Stife controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stife trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stife trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Stife wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Stife trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Stife pushes him off.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stife decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Stife trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
Stife wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Stife stands up from Silva's guard - Stife perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stife fails to land the takedown.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a series of punches but Stife avoids them all with ease.
Stife shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stife manages to get himself to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eathen Stife 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. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stife shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stife showed some decent athleticism there.
Stife decides to stand and escape the position.
Stife darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva is not content to let Stife control the position.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Stife is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stife decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stife has a takedown stuffed.
Silva throws a right and a left that Stife avoids nicely.
Silva looks for the body kick but Stife saw that one coming.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stife to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stife wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stife must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stife accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stife wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stife tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Stife preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stife bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stife trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stife is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stife would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stife manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva stands up from Stife's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stife counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Silva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Silva controls Stife momentarily but Stife frees himself.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stife is controlling him.
Silva looking to control.
Stife loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stife is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stife decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Stife tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stife manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva misses with a double jab
so Stife counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva keeping full guard, as Stife tries to pass.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Stife trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stife trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stife wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stife passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stife stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
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!
Stife misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eathen Stife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stife 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eathen Stife!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joelson Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Joelson Nunes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joelson Nunes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joelson Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nunes dives in and grabs Campos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campos pushes down on Nunes's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Campos shoots in.
Campos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Campos persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Nunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunes has his takedown stuffed
and Campos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Campos trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Nunes keeping full guard, as Campos tries to pass.
Nunes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes wants to sweep here but Campos controlling him for the moment.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Campos from controlling successfully.
Nunes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nunes instigates a clinch.
Campos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nunes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joelson Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Campos.
Campos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Campos from controlling successfully.
Campos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nunes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campos is one step ahead there.
Nunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nunes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campos on the ground.
Campos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nunes is trying to keep Campos in close.
Campos throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos keeping full guard, as Nunes tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Nunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joelson Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Campos is tightening it up a little... Nunes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nunes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nunes taps out! nice BJJ there by Campos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucas Campos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Hitta Quitta kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diamond manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
Diamond is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Diamond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Diamond controlling from mount.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Diamond is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Diamond has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diamond in particular looking to stall.
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diamond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diamond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Diamond pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
Diamond stalling.
Diamond is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Diamond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Diamond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diamond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diamond's back!
Diamond turns into Silva and is now in his guard.
Diamond trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Diamond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diamond defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diamond defends it easily.
Diamond wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Diamond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Diamond slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diamond sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is working for a kimura but Diamond is defending it quite comfortably.
Diamond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diamond is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diamond looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Diamond has wrist control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diamond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diamond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Diamond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Diamond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diamond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Diamond keeps control of the position.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diamond's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva won't allow Diamond to sweep him here.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Diamond is defending well.
Diamond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Diamond is defending well.
Silva swings around for an armbar but Diamond sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Diamond advances to half guard.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diamond thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diamond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diamond escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Diamond in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Michael Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diamond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Diamond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva thumps Diamond with a low kick.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diamond looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva lands with a straight right. Diamond didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva throws an elbow but Diamond slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diamond tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diamond knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Diamond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diamond, who protects the arm well.
Diamond sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Diamond is having none of it.
Jorge Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diamond is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Diamond is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diamond is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diamond avoid being mounted?
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jorge Silva just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diamond is not content to let Silva control the position.
Diamond gets back to full guard.
Jorge Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva pushes down on Diamond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva controlling the pace.
Diamond tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Diamond is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Diamond tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Michael Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is keen to just control but Diamond is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Gang Starr - Battle. Dai has chosen Dignity as his entrance music. The key to victory for Lyoto Machida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida dives in and grabs Dai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dai pushes down on Machida's head and hops out.
Machida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dai is trying to control but can't.
Machida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dai is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dai is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida gets caught flat footed, as Dai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dai on the ground.
Dai won't allow Machida to get back to his feet.
Dai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dai is pushing down on Machida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machida is fighting to maintain full guard but Dai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machida is trying to stand up here but Dai is controlling him well.
Dai seems to be looking for submissions.
Machida trying to hold on to Dai's head to control him but Dai postures up.
Dai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
Machida won't allow Dai to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control from the bottom.
Dai is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dai looks gassed!
Dai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machida is trying to stand back up but Dai is controlling him
Dai is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Dai seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Dai seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dai is looking for a kimura here.
Dai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai dominated that round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt
and Dai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machida is trying to stand back up but Dai is controlling him
Dai seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Machida is looking to control Dai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
Dai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Dai.
Dai is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dai to get the leverage.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Machida trying to control here.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Dai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dai 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.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Dai is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Dai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to stand back up but Dai is controlling him
Dai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Dai eventually gives up the hold.
Machida trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dai is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dai seems to be looking for submissions.
Dai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida pushes Dai off and gets back to his feet.
Dai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai 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! This is the final round!
Machida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dai!
Dai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dai tries to hold on but Machida postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dai working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dai is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dai tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dai is pressing down on Machida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida postures up in Dai's guard and throws a big left but Dai blocks it.
Machida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dai 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.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Dai blocks nicely.
Dai keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
Dai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dai seems to be looking for submissions.
Dai trying to advance position but Machida counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai has gone for a leg lock! Machida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dai's guard.
Dai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dai 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 fighters are battling for position here. Machida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dai looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dai drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dai seems to have locked his on tight now - Machida screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dai, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mark Dai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Kristur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristur has chosen Jesus Christ Superstar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jesus Kristur acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jones!
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, Jesus Kristur!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristur misses with a double jab.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kristur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kristur sprawls well. Kristur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones trying to control but Kristur is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Kristur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones 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.
Kristur blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Kristur turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Kristur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kristur wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones controls Kristur momentarily but Kristur frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kristur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jones is tightening it up a little... Kristur has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kristur reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kristur taps out! nice BJJ there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Michikano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Michikano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Michikano!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Jackman finds it's target.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Michikano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackman lands with an uppercut that bounces Michikano off the cage and back into rage.
Jackman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Michikano fails with a takedown attempt.
Nate Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Michikano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.
Michikano throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Michikano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackman doesn't seem bothered though.
Michikano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michikano loads up on a big right hand but Jackman slips the punch.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Jackman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michikano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackman's waist but Jackman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michikano off to one side.
Nate Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Michikano.
Jackman throws a head kick that misses.
Jackman throws the left hand but Michikano avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman throws a low kick, looking for Michikano's leg but Michikano calmly moves out of range.
Jackman moves out of range as Michikano strikes.
Michikano misses with a combination
and Jackman counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackman misses the target.
Jackman throws a sloppy head kick and Michikano moves out of range easily.
Michikano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackman throws an overhand right that lands on Michikano's shoulder, as Michikano tries to avoid the shot.
Jackman throws a hook but Michikano blocks it.
Jackman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michikano counters with a shoot takedown. Jackman fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michikano defends well.
Michikano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackman dives on top into guard.
Michikano looking for a guillotine here but Jackman defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michikano keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Michikano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackman gets back to full guard.
Jackman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michikano defends well.
Jackman is trying to keep Michikano in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michikano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michikano wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Jackman keeping full guard, as Michikano tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackman is on top in guard.
Jackman advances position into side control!
Michikano can't do much from the bottom here.
Michikano is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Michikano is trying to get back to his feet.
Michikano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Michikano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michikano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michikano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Michikano is looking for a sweep. Jackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Michikano!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michikano is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Jackman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michikano's hands.
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michikano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michikano blocks a head kick by Jackman.
Michikano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michikano somewhat.
Jackman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michikano has time to react.
Michikano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michikano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michikano.
Michikano takes a swing at Jackman's ribcage but misses.
Michikano dodges the punch combination from Jackman.
Michikano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackman manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Michikano misses.
Michikano swings for the body but Jackman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michikano. Jackman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackman lands a glancing blow to the side of Michikano's head.
Nice takedown defense from Jackman. No joy for Michikano on that attempt.
Michikano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackman tries to clinch there but Michikano circles away.
Jackman misses with a double jab.
Michikano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michikano ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
A cross from Jackman lands.
Jackman throws a sloppy head kick and Michikano moves out of range easily.
Jackman misses with a double jab
and Michikano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Michikano.
Jackman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michikano is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michikano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackman looking to control.
Michikano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Michikano has Jackman in his guard.
Michikano is breathing heavily.
Michikano keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michikano wants to improve his position but instead Jackman has moved into half guard.
Well, if Jackman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michikano is looking to improve his position.
Michikano pushes Jackman off looking to stand but Jackman dives back in and keeps control.
Jackman wants to free his trapped foot but Michikano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michikano keeps working.
Michikano is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Michikano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackman is looking to slow Michikano down with leg kicks.
Nate Jackman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michikano drops his hands momentarily and Jackman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michikano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackman moves in looking to clinch but Michikano pushes him off.
Jackman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Michikano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackman lands a high kick!
Michikano misses with a body punch
and Jackman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michikano fails with the takedown
and Jackman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nate Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Michikano.
The fighters circling - Jackman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Jackman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackman misses the jab.
Jackman looks to land a left hand but Michikano moved out of range nicely.
Michikano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackman rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackman misses with a double jab.
Michikano misses the shot to the body.
Michikano throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Michikano misses with an uppercut.
Jackman throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michikano. Jackman does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackman throws a hook but Michikano avoids it easily.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michikano.
Nate Jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michikano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michikano manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman scores with a body shot.
Michikano looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackman is just out of range.
Jackman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Michikano misses with a body shot.
Jackman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michikano's head backwards.
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michikano.
Jackman misses with a head kick.
Michikano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackman is able to avoid easily.
Michikano misses with a wild body shot.
Jackman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michikano.
Jackman thuds his right hand into Michikano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michikano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michikano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michikano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michikano slips under a jab from Jackman.
Jackman moves in looking to clinch but Michikano pushes him off.
Michikano lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with the combination.
Michikano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackman swivels and escapes.
Jackman looks to land a combination but Michikano avoids it well.
Jackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Jackman.
Jackman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Michikano counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackman throws out a powerful jab.
Michikano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackman.
Jackman misses with the combination.
Michikano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackman moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Jackman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackman.
Michikano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackman at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a straight right.
Jackman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michikano's sensitive parts.
Jackman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackman misses with a double jab.
Jackman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michikano blocks a jab.
Nate Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
Jackman misses with a head kick.
Michikano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackman.
A slow jab from Jackman misses its intended target.
Michikano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Michikano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michikano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michikano swinging wildly here.
Michikano swinging wildly here.
Michikano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brian Michikano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackman lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackman looks to land a combination but Michikano avoids it well.
Jackman cracks Michikano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michikano's hands.
Michikano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackman.
Jackman slips a jab from Michikano.
Jackman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michikano shoots and misses
and Jackman counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jackman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackman, 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 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Jackman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gui Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Paranhos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Haunted - 99. The crowd seem to be enjoying Paranhos's choice of entrance music: Chop Suey. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gui Saint!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Paranhos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paranhos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saint scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paranhos to see if he's OK.
Paranhos is trying to improve his position.
Saint landing a few strikes.
Paranhos looks to move to half guard but instead Saint has passed into mount! Damn!
Saint sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saint is landing with some decent strikes but Paranhos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Thiago Paranhos has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint controlling from mount.
Saint scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paranhos?
The cut above Thiago Paranhos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Paranhos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saint 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.
Saint controlling the pace for now.
Saint looking to finish Paranhos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Paranhos!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thiago Paranhos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gui Saint!
Gui Saint retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiuzao da Independente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tessie. 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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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiuzao da Independente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paddy Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but da Independente swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
da Independente lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
da Independente defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
da Independente scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ryan throws a jab when da Independente was well out of range.
Ryan swings for the body but da Independente moves out of range.
da Independente keeps the fight on the outside.
da Independente darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
da Independente slips a jab from Ryan.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan slips a straight right by da Independente.
da Independente stuffs the takedown.
da Independente throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
da Independente avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
da Independente throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Ryan drops his hands momentarily and da Independente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ryan is looking to clinch but da Independente is avoiding it.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from da Independente.
da Independente slips under a jab from Ryan.
Ryan tries to move into range but da Independente moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
da Independente lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
da Independente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by da Independente! Ryan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiuzao da Independente!
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