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WPR 4: Path to the Palace PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaret Caston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seu Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seu Gil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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224 lbs
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218 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaret Caston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seu Gil!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caston misses with a head kick.
Gil blocks a head kick by Caston.
Caston throws a poor cross that misses
and Gil counters with a two punch combo.
Caston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gil counters with a good, hard body kick but Caston shrugs it off.
Caston looks to land a right hand but Gil moved out of range.
Seu Gil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gil lands a nice shot to the body.
Gil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Caston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gil!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gil tries to improve position but can't.
Gil takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gil is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Caston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Caston lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil trying to remain calm as Caston controls from the top position.
Gil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gil trying to remain calm as Caston controls from the top position.
Caston in side control lands a decent elbow.
Caston works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gil seems a little lost for a moment, as Caston dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gil down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gil takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Caston cracks Gil with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gil is looking for a sweep.
Caston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gil's legs.
Gil is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Gil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gil pushes Caston away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Caston gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Caston politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Caston prefers to stall for the moment though.
Caston scores with a couple of short elbows.
Caston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gil tries to bench press Caston off him but Caston keeps the position.
Gil can't do much from the bottom here.
Caston cracks Gil with a big right hand but Gil just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caston cracks Gil with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caston lands a few punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gil taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caston scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gil gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaret Caston dominated that round.
That's time! Caston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Caston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gil fails with a takedown attempt.
Gil is looking to clinch but Caston is avoiding it.
Caston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gil was covering up waiting for the punch and Caston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Caston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil has an active guard here but Caston has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Caston there.
Caston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gil wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caston drops an elbow to the side of Gil's head.
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!
Caston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Caston controlling the action here.
Gil wants to control but Caston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caston controlling the pace.
Caston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caston content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caston throws a head kick but Gil moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gil.
Seu Gil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gil scores with a three punch combo!
Gil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caston.
Gil gets caught flat footed, as Caston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Caston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Caston prevents Gil from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Caston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaret Caston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gil wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Caston.
Caston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gil manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Gil.
Gil fails with the takedown
so Caston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gil is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gil wants to pass to mount but Caston is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil trying to control from half guard but Caston is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Caston wants to improve his position but Gil is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Seu Gil.
Caston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Caston avoids the head kick by Gil.
Caston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gil sprawls well initially but Caston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Caston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Caston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Caston is nestled in close to Gil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Caston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Caston preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gil is trying to keep Caston in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jaret Caston wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Caston is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Gil.
Caston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gil shoots for a double leg takedown but Caston sprawls well. He's pushed Gil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Caston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gil fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaret Caston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seu Gil.
Gil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gil to the ground. Caston is now in Gil's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaret Caston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaret Caston!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baptista comes to the cage accompanied by Xote da Alegria. Melendez has chosen World Destruction as his entrance music. Rodrigo Baptista has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Baptista!
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, Mauricio Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptista lands a leg kick that knocks Melendez off balance momentarily.
Melendez closes the distance and clinches.
Melendez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baptista has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Melendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baptista fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baptista plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mauricio Melendez has been cut.
Baptista lands a nice looking kick to the body. Melendez takes a step back to recover.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baptista as he avoids it easily.
Melendez blocks a head kick by Baptista.
Melendez dives in and grabs Baptista's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baptista pushes down on Melendez's head and hops out.
Rodrigo Baptista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Melendez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baptista lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baptista defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melendez.
Melendez moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptista has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Melendez jumps guard.
Melendez is looking for a triangle but Baptista pushes his legs off easily.
Baptista is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Melendez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Baptista is looking to defend but Melendez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Baptista! Melendez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Baptista taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Melendez!
Mauricio Melendez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Bannnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bannnon has chosen Termanology & Ea$y Money - Compared To You as his entrance music. Lee Bannnon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Bannnon!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid body kick from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bannnon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Bannnon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bannnon looks winded!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Anderson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bannnon to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bannnon looks to clinch but Anderson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bannnon taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mr Anderson!
Mr Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryle Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Te Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryle Joaquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Te Rua!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Rua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Te Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joaquin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joaquin is working hard here to advance position.
Joaquin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Te Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joaquin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joaquin is looking for a sweep.
Te Rua tries for a kimura but Joaquin is defending well.
Te Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Te Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Te Rua tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Te Rua has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Rua is trying to get an arm triangle but Joaquin is defending well.
Te Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joaquin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Te Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joaquin is looking to regain half guard here but Te Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Te Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Te Rua working away.
Joaquin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Te Rua tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Te Rua has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is looking to reverse the position.
Joaquin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Joaquin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joaquin is trying to control the action in half guard but Te Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Te Rua tries to get to full guard but Joaquin has control of the leg.
Te Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joaquin pulls his head out easily.
Te Rua looks winded!
Te Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Te Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Joaquin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joaquin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joaquin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Te Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
Te Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Te Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Te Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Joaquin works his way into side control.
Te Rua regains half guard.
Te Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joaquin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joaquin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Te Rua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joaquin defends well.
Te Rua looking for a guillotine here but Joaquin defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joaquin throwing strikes from guard but Te Rua blocks nicely.
Te Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joaquin defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joaquin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joaquin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin trying to control but Te Rua is working from the bottom.
Joaquin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Te Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joaquin has managed to get both his arms back between Te Rua's legs - danger averted.
Te Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joaquin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Te Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Joaquin throws a sloppy head kick and Te Rua moves out of range easily.
Joaquin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Te Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Te Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Te Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joaquin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Te Rua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joaquin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Te Rua defending well though.
Joaquin 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.
Joaquin tries to pass to full mount but Te Rua defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin trying to control from half guard but Te Rua is working away.
Te Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joaquin pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Te Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Te Rua is breathing heavily.
Joaquin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Te Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joaquin pulls his head out easily.
Joaquin throwing shots but Te Rua is blocking nicely.
Joaquin thows a huge punch but Te Rua dodges it nicely.
Joaquin is trying to control. Te Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Te Rua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joaquin.
Te Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Joaquin.
Joaquin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Te Rua is in trouble now - Joaquin has advanced to mount!
Joaquin landing punches.
Joaquin prevents Te Rua from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Joaquin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Te Rua is desperately trying to improve his position but Joaquin has a good base and remains in mount.
Te Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Te Rua regains half guard.
Joaquin passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Rua is desperately trying to improve his position but Joaquin has a good base and remains in mount.
Te Rua wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Joaquin.
Joaquin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Te Rua is looking to escape.
Te Rua is looking to get to half guard.
Joaquin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Te Rua wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Joaquin.
Te Rua manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joaquin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Te Rua's head.
Joaquin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Te Rua's head.
Joaquin is looking to take a break and control but Te Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Joaquin tries to pass to full mount but Te Rua defends it.
Joaquin thows a huge punch but Te Rua dodges it nicely.
Te Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joaquin wants to take a breather but Te Rua is having none of it.
Te Rua looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joaquin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Te Rua tries to roll over but Joaquin keeps him under control.
Joaquin thows a huge punch but Te Rua dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryle Joaquin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Joaquin throws a sloppy head kick and Te Rua moves out of range easily.
Joaquin shoots in and bounces Te Rua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Joaquin wants to control from the top but Te Rua keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Te Rua is on top in guard.
Te Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Te Rua drops back looking for a leg! Joaquin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joaquin manages to kick Te Rua off! Te Rua jumps back into Joaquin's guard.
Joaquin working a defensive guard here.
Te Rua forces his way into half guard.
Te Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Rua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Te Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joaquin sees it coming and defends easily.
Te Rua is looking for a kimura but Joaquin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Te Rua to get the leverage.
Joaquin is trying to get back to full guard.
Te Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Joaquin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joaquin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Te Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joaquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joaquin has his foot on Te Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Te Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Joaquin looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin has his foot on Te Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Te Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Te Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joaquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joaquin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Te Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Te Rua 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. Te Rua seems to have locked his on tight now - Joaquin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Te Rua, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jerome Te Rua!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Woo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Woo Kim struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jin Woo Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, James Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jin Woo Kim!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock rushes Kim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Braddock manages to break the clinch.
Braddock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the cage.
Kim is working for takedown but Braddock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Braddock wants to break free but Kim has control.
Kim tries to pull guard but Braddock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Braddock manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Braddock.
Braddock works Kim's body with a nice hook.
Braddock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Braddock.
Braddock rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Braddock breaks from the clinch.
Braddock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Braddock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kim at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Braddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Woo Kim.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Braddock's waist but Braddock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
Braddock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James Braddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Braddock. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
Kim tries to keep at a distance but Braddock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Braddock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Braddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock just misses with a punch to the body.
Braddock stuffs the takedown.
Kim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kim with that takedown attempt.
Kim looks winded!
Kim shoots in and drives through. Braddock sprawls well.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim checks the leg kick.
Braddock scores with a nice right hand.
Braddock gets a clinch.
Braddock scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Kim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Braddock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Braddock manages to break the clinch.
Braddock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Braddock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braddock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braddock wants to get back to his feet.
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Kim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Braddock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Braddock's back!
Well, with Kim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Braddock is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kim is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Braddock won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kim off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Woo Kim!
After winning the bout, Jin Woo Kim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Broiler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Ramirez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Broiler Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broiler Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ramirez lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Ramirez circles away easily
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramirez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie is rocked!
Ramirez lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gracie head around and knocks him out cold! Ramirez hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Ramirez!
Rob Ramirez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin - Bulls On Parade. Fonseca has chosen Funkist-Snow Fairy as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matheus Fonseca enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Owen Rose!
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, Matheus Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Fonseca moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Fonseca does no damage.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Fonseca is out of range.
Owen Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonseca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Rose is looking for a takedown.
Rose is working for takedown but Fonseca is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rose has Fonseca pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rose pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fonseca tumbling to the mat - Rose dives into Fonseca's guard.
Rose throws a big right hand that misses.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose chips away with some ground and pound.
Fonseca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rose defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fonseca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rose is one step ahead there.
Fonseca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fonseca is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
Fonseca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fonseca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fonseca's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fonseca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rose throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fonseca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fonseca's head.
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!
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rose with a nice head shot there.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fonseca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rose is looking to work some ground and pound but Fonseca has wrist control.
Rose lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fonseca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rose defends well.
Fonseca looks winded!
Rose scoring with some ground and pound.
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fonseca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
Fonseca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose lands a couple of elbows.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonseca throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fonseca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Rose dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
and Fonseca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fonseca.
Rose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fonseca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fonseca has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rose clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fonseca wants to control but Rose is keeping busy.
Rose trying to control the action but Fonseca just sinks the hooks in.
Fonseca throws strikes from the back but Rose rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Rose.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose controlling Fonseca's posture.
Fonseca postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fonseca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fonseca slips under a jab from Rose.
Fonseca tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose lands a lovely overhand right.
Rose sizes up Fonseca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rose.
Fonseca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose tests Fonseca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rose is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose with a hook.
Fonseca bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fonseca is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to buck Fonseca off but Fonseca is having none of it.
Fonseca trying to control the position but Rose is working away.
Fonseca remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rose stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fonseca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Fonseca saw that one coming.
Rose lands the left hand.
Rose throws a jab when Fonseca was well out of range.
Fonseca misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose catches Fonseca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fonseca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Rose misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Rose dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fonseca shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Matheus Fonseca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonseca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rose swivels and escapes.
Rose connects with a single shot there.
Fonseca tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Rose stuffs the takedown attempt from Fonseca. Fonseca gets slowly back to his feet.
Owen Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Fonseca.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by Rose.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fonseca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose clobbers Fonseca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fonseca in his tracks.
Rose connects with the punch.
Fonseca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fonseca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fonseca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rose throws a hook but Fonseca blocks it.
Owen Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose works the jab nicely.
No luck for Fonseca with that takedown attempt.
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fonseca misses with a head kick.
Fonseca walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.
Rose with a hook.
Fonseca is rocked!
A cross from Rose lands.
Fonseca is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Fonseca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rose tests Fonseca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Fonseca moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Fonseca.
Fonseca seems to have recovered his senses.
Rose catches Fonseca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca takes one on the button.
Rose connects with a right hand. Fonseca shakes it off.
Fonseca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fonseca fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose scores with a nice right hand.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
so Fonseca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rose wants to sweep here but Fonseca controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Fonseca stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matheus Fonseca.
Nice defenses there by Fonseca.
Fonseca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rose cracks Fonseca with a good jab.
Fonseca slips a jab from Rose.
Fonseca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rose's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fonseca under the eye.
Rose throws a hook but Fonseca blocks it.
Fonseca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rose cracks Fonseca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonseca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rose to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fonseca is trying to keep Rose in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rose, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Rose!
A victorious Owen Rose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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