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ADN 17: The Divine Wings PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson Henderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Monteiro!
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, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Monteiro is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monteiro avoid being mounted?
Monteiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monteiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Monteiro tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Monteiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Monteiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson not doing much here.
Monteiro has his hands clasped together around Henderson's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monteiro is trying to control but can't.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Monteiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Monteiro's head.
Monteiro is holding on to half guard well.
Monteiro actively working from the bottom here.
Monteiro tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monteiro actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monteiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson trying to control but Monteiro is working from the bottom.
Monteiro is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monteiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monteiro is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson stands up from Monteiro's guard - Henderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Henderson clobbers Monteiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Monteiro with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Monteiro!
Monteiro is breathing heavily.
Henderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Monteiro is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Monteiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Monteiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Henderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Henderson is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Monteiro is rocked!
Monteiro wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Oh Monteiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monteiro is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Monteiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Henderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Monteiro to his feet.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Monteiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monteiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson feints a jab promting Monteiro to slip. Henderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monteiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monteiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a crisp right that sends Monteiro to the canvas! Henderson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Henderson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Falcao Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevo Poullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao Chuteboxe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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136 lbs
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148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevo Poullin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poullin defends it nicely.
Poullin jabs at Chuteboxe's body.
Chuteboxe tries for a takedown but Poullin circles away easily
and Poullin counters with a three punch combo that has Chuteboxe backing up. Chuteboxe nods at Poullin to acknowledge the strikes.
Chuteboxe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poullin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chuteboxe. Chuteboxe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poullin cracks Chuteboxe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poullin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chuteboxe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Poullin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poullin working away.
Chuteboxe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poullin scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poullin working the body and head with strikes.
Poullin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Poullin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chuteboxe to see if he's OK.
Chuteboxe wants to control but Poullin postures up.
Poullin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chuteboxe down.
Poullin is staying tight to Chuteboxe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chuteboxe is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poullin wants to control but Chuteboxe is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is trying to escape the position but Poullin is controlling the position.
Poullin working the ground and pound.
Chuteboxe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Poullin trying to control the position but Chuteboxe is working away.
Chuteboxe is trying to get back to half guard.
Poullin is chipping away with strikes.
Chuteboxe manages to get back to half guard.
Poullin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poullin controlling the action here.
Poullin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is looking to improve his position.
Poullin drops an elbow to the side of Chuteboxe's head.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poullin working the head and body with strikes.
Chuteboxe actively working from the bottom here.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
Poullin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poullin passes into side control, despite Chuteboxe's attempt to control the position.
Chuteboxe is looking for a sweep.
Poullin gets to mount! Chuteboxe was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chuteboxe is desperately trying to improve his position but Poullin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poullin unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poullin landing strikes from the mount and Chuteboxe is in trouble!
Chuteboxe tries to reverse the position but Poullin maintains control.
Poullin landing strikes from the mount.
Poullin looking to finish Chuteboxe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chuteboxe!
Poullin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poullin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chuteboxe taking shots to the head.
Chuteboxe is trying to escape the mount.
Poullin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poullin is landing with some decent strikes but Chuteboxe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chuteboxe is rocked!
Poullin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chuteboxe hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevo Poullin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poullin cracks Chuteboxe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Chuteboxe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Poullin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Chuteboxe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevo Poullin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mamute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
245 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Mamute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul White!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in and bounces Mamute off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mamute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mamute lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for White!
Mamute raining down shots from the mount!
White is looking to get to half guard.
Mamute tries to control but White wriggling away.
White wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mamute.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamute swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and White is now in Mamute's guard. A big mistake from Mamute there, giving up the dominant position!
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White looking to pass the guard.
Mamute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamute wants to get back to his feet but White is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamute is retaining full guard.
White stops Mamute from standing up.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamute is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
Mamute has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White stands and steps away. Mamute gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
White scores with a punch to the head.
Mamute lands a head kick!
Andre Mamute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White lands with a hook. Mamute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamute gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has his foot on Mamute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamute works his way back into a safe position though.
White 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.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamute is aware though and is defending well.
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamute defends it easily.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White has his hands on Mamute's head, controlling the position.
Mamute in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mamute is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamute is aware though and is defending well.
White keeping full guard, as Mamute tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White is looking for a triangle but Mamute pushes his legs off easily.
Mamute 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.
A close round but Paul White will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mamute throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamute.
Mamute throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamute finishes the takedown easily into guard.
White controls Mamute momentarily but Mamute frees himself.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamute manages to get himself to full guard.
Mamute isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. White stacks Mamute on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by White!
Mamute is not content to let White control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White swings around for an armbar but Mamute sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White's guard.
White looking for a triangle here. Mamute is fighting it but it looks tight! White pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mamute is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastiao da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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162 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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169 lbs
19 - 15 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastiao da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
da Silva looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
da Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
da Silva misses with a looping left.
da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
da Silva looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee drives through and clinches with da Silva against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
da Silva tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastiao da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Sebastiao da Silva has been cut.
Lee gets through da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee landing knees to the head.
da Silva is rocked!
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a big knee to the head and da Silva goes down! Lee pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Lee!
Dave Lee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kakihara Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matts Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakihara Wallace has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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182 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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181 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakihara Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matts Serra!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
Serra misses with a body shot.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serra.
Serra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serra.
Serra lands a body shot.
Serra with a nice cross.
Serra shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Serra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Serra slips under a jab from Wallace.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Wallace gets caught flat footed, as Serra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Serra tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Serra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Serra looking to pass the guard.
Serra trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matts Serra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Serra misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serra throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace slips a jab from Serra.
Serra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wallace to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serra. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serra throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Serra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace manages to get to full guard.
Serra pushes down on Wallace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra trying to control from Wallace's half guard. Wallace has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Serra wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Serra advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra is taking a breather. Wallace 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.
Serra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Serra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matts Serra 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.
Serra shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Wallace swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Serra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Serra. Those never looked like landing.
Serra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kakihara Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace wants to land a leg kick but Serra is out of range.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Serra.
Serra moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serra shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serra is able to avoid easily.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Serra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Serra takes one on the button.
Wallace lands the left hand.
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Serra's belly button to the back.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakihara Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Serra.
Wallace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Serra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallace's half guard.
Serra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Serra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra is taking a breather. Wallace 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.
Serra trying to pass the guard but Wallace defending well.
Wallace tries to kick Serra off but Serra keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace won't allow Serra to pass to mount.
Serra working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wallace's thigh. Wallace counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Serra tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Serra trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Serra stops Wallace from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Serra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matts Serra was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kakihara Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matts Serra.
Serra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Serra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Serra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wallace slips a straight right by Serra.
Serra throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matts Serra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Serra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Serra moved out of range.
Serra lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serra misses the shot to the body.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Serra checks a leg kick nicely.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Serra swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace cracks Serra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Serra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Serra ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Serra looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Wallace lands a jab.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Serra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Serra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Wallace lands with a straight right. Serra didn't see that one coming.
Matts Serra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to land a leg kick but Serra is out of range.
Wallace swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Serra throws a shot to the body.
Serra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Serra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and Serra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matts Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serra won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Serra looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kakihara Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Serra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Serra tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Serra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matts Serra.
Serra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kakihara Wallace.
I think Serra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matts Serra!
Matts Serra made sure to mention his sponsor, Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tariq Kiss me where it smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiss me where it smells has chosen Trae - asshole as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
198 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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30
195 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Brega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiss me where it smells rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brega throws a looping overhand right but Kiss me where it smells ducks down to avoid it.
Kiss me where it smells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiss me where it smells throws a series of punches but Brega avoids them all with ease.
Brega throws a hook but Kiss me where it smells blocks it.
Kiss me where it smells loads up on a big right hand but Brega slips the punch.
Kiss me where it smells lands a jab-cross combination.
Brega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiss me where it smells lands with a right hand.
Brega is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiss me where it smells looks to land a right hand but Brega moved out of range.
Oh Brega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Kiss me where it smells does no damage.
Brega seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiss me where it smells uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brega.
Brega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiss me where it smells as he jumps to the side.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiss me where it smells. Brega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiss me where it smells connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Kiss me where it smells. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiss me where it smells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brega moves away.
Kiss me where it smells ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiss me where it smells scores with a three punch combo!
Brega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells swats away the attempt to clinch by Brega.
Brega dodges the punch combination from Kiss me where it smells.
Brega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kiss me where it smells manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brega works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to stand back up but Brega is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brega lands with a punch from half guard.
Kiss me where it smells is refusing to be controlled, as Brega sits in half guard.
Brega tries to pass to full mount but Kiss me where it smells defends it.
Kiss me where it smells wants to get back to his feet.
Brega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiss me where it smells's head.
Brega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiss me where it smells defending well though.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to get back to full guard.
Brega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiss me where it smells defending well though.
Brega is trying to control the action in half guard but Kiss me where it smells is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brega is pressing down on Kiss me where it smells's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiss me where it smells is holding on for now.
Kiss me where it smells moves into full guard.
Brega postures up in Kiss me where it smells's guard and throws a big left but Kiss me where it smells blocks it.
Kiss me where it smells keeping moving, preventing Brega from controlling successfully.
Brega preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells working a defensive guard here.
Brega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brega trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiss me where it smells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kiss me where it smells misses the shot to the body.
Kiss me where it smells lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brega at a distance.
Brega clinches up against the cage.
Kiss me where it smells can't find room to land a body shot as Brega controls the action.
Kiss me where it smells managing to block the knees to the body from Brega.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiss me where it smells tries to break the clinch but Brega is controlling the position.
Brega has Kiss me where it smells pressed against the cage, preventing Kiss me where it smells from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiss me where it smells lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brega fails with the takedown.
Kiss me where it smells gets caught flat footed, as Brega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brega wants to control from the top but Kiss me where it smells keeps moving.
Brega postures up.
Kiss me where it smells is looking to stand up but Brega isn't so interested in that idea.
Brega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiss me where it smells is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiss me where it smells is controlling Brega's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tariq Kiss me where it smells wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kiss me where it smells moves into range and clinches up with Brega.
A bit of stalling here from Kiss me where it smells.
Brega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiss me where it smells can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brega pushes off an throws an elbow but Kiss me where it smells leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiss me where it smells wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kiss me where it smells can't break the clinch.
Brega misses with an elbow strike.
Kiss me where it smells wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brega unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiss me where it smells lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to push Brega away but Brega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from Brega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kiss me where it smells tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiss me where it smells lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Kiss me where it smells's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brega lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brega slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brega throws an elbow but misses.
Brega lands a damaging elbow.
Kiss me where it smells dodges an elbow strike from Brega.
Kiss me where it smells blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kiss me where it smells is defending well for now.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiss me where it smells just leaning against Brega, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kiss me where it smells no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brega stopping the sweep attempt from Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells looking to control.
Kiss me where it smells looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brega prevents Kiss me where it smells from getting back to his feet.
Brega preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiss me where it smells utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiss me where it smells's head.
Brega looking to sit in guard and control but Kiss me where it smells gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kiss me where it smells trying to control but Brega is working from the bottom.
Brega wants to control but Kiss me where it smells passes easily into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiss me where it smells thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brega's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Brega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiss me where it smells finds it's way round the side to connect with Brega's head.
Kiss me where it smells is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brega rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiss me where it smells catches Brega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiss me where it smells lands a nice hook to Brega's body. Brega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brega is looking to take a break and control but Kiss me where it smells is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brega creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kiss me where it smells sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brega working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Brega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Brega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to get back to his feet.
Antonio Brega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiss me where it smells takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiss me where it smells keeps working.
Brega throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brega creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kiss me where it smells sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kiss me where it smells takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brega tries to score with some ground and pound. Kiss me where it smells controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kiss me where it smells is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brega landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiss me where it smells has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kiss me where it smells prevents Brega from moving into mount.
Kiss me where it smells manages to get back to half guard.
Brega is looking to take a break and control but Kiss me where it smells is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brega content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to stand back up but Brega is controlling him
Kiss me where it smells is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiss me where it smells regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kiss me where it smells utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiss me where it smells swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brega throws a strike but Kiss me where it smells rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brega keeping moving, preventing Kiss me where it smells from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Brega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Brega!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Brega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verdmont Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by So long and thanks for all the fish. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
163 lbs
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26
162 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verdmont Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smalls.
Smalls throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bronson's head.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smalls's head backwards.
Bronson throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
Smalls fails to land the takedown.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smalls.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smalls jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smalls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Smalls counters with a series of strikes. Bronson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bronson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Bronson throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Smalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson tries to clinch there but Smalls circles away.
Smalls throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smalls. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reggie Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Smalls counters with a single leg into guard. Bronson didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls is fighting to break Bronson's control of his arms but Bronson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smalls throws a big right hand that misses.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Smalls throwing strikes but missing.
Smalls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smalls postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronson wants to stand and escape but Smalls is having none of it.
Smalls looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully.
Smalls landing with the ground and pound.
Smalls throwing strikes from guard but Bronson blocks nicely.
Smalls postures up in Bronson's guard and throws a big left but Bronson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronson looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smalls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smalls looking to sit in guard and control but Bronson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bronson preventing the sweep.
Smalls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson tries to stand but Smalls is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Smalls dominated that round.
That's time! Bronson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smalls misses with a wild combination.
Smalls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bronson momentarily.
Smalls goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Bronson misses
and Smalls counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalls is just out of range.
Reggie Smalls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smalls.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smalls.
Bronson cracks Smalls with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Smalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smalls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Reggie Smalls has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.
Verdmont Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Smalls counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls shoots in and bounces Bronson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smalls is controlling him.
Bronson trying to keep a closed guard but Smalls is proving a slippery customer.
Smalls is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
Bronson wants to stand but Smalls is controlling the position.
Smalls stands up over Bronson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Smalls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bronson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bronson pushes Smalls off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smalls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smalls misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reggie Smalls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Reggie Smalls's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Smalls decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bronson's guard.
Bronson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Smalls saw that one coming.
Smalls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bronson's guard.
Bronson controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smalls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bronson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smalls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smalls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verdmont Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Smalls fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalls misses with a body kick.
Smalls feints and as Bronson raises his hands in defense, Smalls changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verdmont Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reggie Smalls has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smalls is controlling him.
Smalls in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smalls.
Smalls is pushing down on Bronson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bronson is fighting to maintain full guard but Smalls has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Smalls there.
Smalls is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Smalls not doing much here.
Smalls prevents Bronson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls wants to take a breather but Bronson is having none of it.
Smalls sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though.
Bronson is trying to stand up here but Smalls is controlling him well.
Smalls winds up and cracks Bronson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smalls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smalls is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smalls is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Smalls eventually gives up the hold.
Bronson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Smalls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson is positioning himself well to prevent Smalls advancing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson actively working from the bottom here.
Smalls tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smalls 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Smalls!
Reggie Smalls 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pinto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Do you really want to hurt me. Rodrigues has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Diogo Pinto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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197 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Pinto connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodrigues gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Rodrigues is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinto defends it well.
Pinto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pinto drops an elbow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues trying to control but Pinto postures up.
Pinto is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pinto controlling the action here.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Pinto is controlling well.
Rodrigues is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Pinto trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto is working hard here to advance position.
Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues.
Pinto tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pinto passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pinto drops an elbow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to control but Pinto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rodrigues.
Pinto in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodrigues tries to bench press Pinto off him but Pinto keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pinto advances nicely into full mount.
Pinto lands a nice shot to the head.
Rodrigues is looking to improve his position but Pinto isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinto wants to control the pace but Rodrigues is squirming around nicely.
Pinto is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rodrigues is squirming around, avoiding Pinto's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto is looking for a kimura but Rodrigues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinto to get the leverage.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Pinto wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pinto trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
Pinto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinto pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Pinto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pinto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rodrigues looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pinto has picked Rodrigues up and slammed him! Rodrigues can't keep hold of the triangle and Pinto manages to pass to side control!
Pinto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues working to try and regain half guard.
Pinto has hold of Rodrigues's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rodrigues manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pinto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto unloading with bombs!
Rodrigues is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto with the ground and pound from mount.
Pinto 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.
Pinto lands a nice shot to the head.
Rodrigues bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Pinto is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
Rodrigues preventing the sweep.
Rodrigues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rodrigues regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Pinto working Rodrigues over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinto prevents Rodrigues from improving his position.
Pinto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pinto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Pinto.
Pinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Pinto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pinto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pinto's back!
Pinto can't escape the position.
Pinto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodrigues's guard. Nice work there by Pinto.
Pinto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pinto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinto passes into half guard.
Rodrigues is in trouble now - Pinto has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pinto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rodrigues is in a horrible position here. Pinto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodrigues is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pinto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rodrigues manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep. Pinto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodrigues defends it well.
Pinto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Pinto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pinto.
Pinto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodrigues on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodrigues's guard now, I'm sure.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinto works over Rodrigues with some ground and pound from guard.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinto 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.
Pinto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto tries to move to mount but Rodrigues blocks the move with his legs.
Rodrigues is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
Pinto tries for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues prevents Pinto from moving into mount.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a sweep but Pinto has mounted him!
Rodrigues tries to reverse the position but Pinto maintains control.
Pinto lands a big shot there that rocks Rodrigues but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pinto tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigues defends it.
Pinto lands strikes from half guard.
Diogo Pinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinto in particular looking to stall.
Pinto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Pinto 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diogo Pinto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pinto dives in and grabs Rodrigues's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes down on Pinto's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues dives in and scores a takedown into Pinto's guard.
Pinto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pinto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinto managing to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigues passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodrigues working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto is looking to regain half guard here but Rodrigues keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodrigues is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pinto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pinto is looking for a sweep.
Lucio Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rodrigues staying calm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues misses with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Pinto!
Our winner, Diogo Pinto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
168 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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35
158 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobral wants a takedown.
Calzaghe tightens his grip and picks Sobral up, before dumping him to the ground. Sobral manages to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Calzaghe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobral is keeping the position for now.
Calzaghe wants to control from the top but Sobral keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral controls Calzaghe momentarily but Calzaghe frees himself.
Sobral looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobral, not yet.
Calzaghe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sobral controls Calzaghe momentarily but Calzaghe frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sobral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe throws a series of punches but Sobral moves out of range.
Calzaghe pushes Sobral up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobral is looking to break free of the clinch but Calzaghe has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe wants a takedown.
Calzaghe is trying to drag Sobral to the mat but Sobral just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sobral wants a takedown but no success here.
Calzaghe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sobral working for a triangle but Calzaghe defends it easily.
Sobral wants to stand but Calzaghe is controlling the position.
Calzaghe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sobral working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Calzaghe has passed into half guard!
Sobral throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe slips a nice elbow through Sobral's hands, connecting with Sobral's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calzaghe thows a huge punch but Sobral dodges it nicely.
Calzaghe is pressing down on Sobral's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobral is holding on for now.
Sobral moves into full guard.
Sobral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calzaghe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobral is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sobral tries to strike from the bottom.
Calzaghe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobral is keeping the position for now.
Sobral working for a triangle but Calzaghe defends it easily.
Calzaghe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is in close to Sobral's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sobral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzaghe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sobral trying to control the position.
Sobral keeping moving, preventing Calzaghe from controlling successfully.
Sobral avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sobral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calzaghe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calzaghe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is working Sobral over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobral can't keep his opponent in guard - Calzaghe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sobral trying to control but Calzaghe postures up.
Calzaghe is working for a kimura but Sobral is defending it quite comfortably.
Calzaghe winds up and cracks Sobral with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobral trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Calzaghe seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Sobral has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calzaghe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calzaghe misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calzaghe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Sobral. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobral is defended easily by Calzaghe.
Sobral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calzaghe.
Sobral drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobral advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calzaghe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Calzaghe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Calzaghe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobral's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobral's back!
Calzaghe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Calzaghe tries to keep control of the position but Sobral is staying busy.
Sobral looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sobral is really stuck here.
Sobral breaks Calzaghe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Calzaghe 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.
Sobral looking to pass the guard.
Sobral has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Calzaghe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobral looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Calzaghe wants to get back to his feet but Sobral is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calzaghe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calzaghe keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calzaghe keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
Calzaghe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobral is one step ahead there.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzaghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calzaghe wants to sweep but no luck.
Calzaghe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobral is sitting in close to Calzaghe's body. Calzaghe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sobral is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sobral is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Calzaghe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Calzaghe!
Joe Calzaghe is the new lightweight champion!
Joe Calzaghe decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banner Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tropa de Elite. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banner Bo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge tries for a takedown but Bo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Bo.
Bo throws a hook but Jorge blocks it.
Jorge shoots in for a double leg but Bo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jorge tries to clinch but Bo moves out of range.
Bo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorge fails with the takedown.
Banner Bo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Jorge.
Jorge tries to clinch but Bo is having none of it.
Bo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jorge is trying to defend but Bo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jorge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jorge is staying active underneath Bo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jorge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorge is pulling down on Bo's head to control his posture.
Jorge looking for a sweep. Not yet Jorge, not yet.
Bo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bo stopping the sweep attempt from Jorge.
Bo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jorge keeping his opponent close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is looking for a sweep.
Jorge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Bo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge wants to control but Bo postures up.
Jorge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bo trying to control the position but Jorge is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jorge regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo is thwarting Jorge's attempts to control the position.
Bo trying to pass the guard but Jorge defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bo connects with a nice short shot to Jorge's temple.
Jorge gets back to full guard.
Jorge looking for a sweep. Not yet Jorge, not yet.
Bo postures up and lands a big shot to Jorge's brow.
Jorge lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bo!
Bo is looking to improve his position but Jorge isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge controlling the pace for now.
Jorge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge wants to control the pace but Bo is squirming around nicely.
Bo tries to hold on but Jorge pushes him away.
Bo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jorge with a couple of short strikes.
Bo 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.
Bo tries to reverse the position but Jorge maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jorge with the ground and pound from mount.
Bo is desperately trying to improve his position but Jorge has a good base and remains in mount.
Jorge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Jorge 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.
Jorge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jorge landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jorge landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bo is looking for a sweep.
Tiago Jorge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorge lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Jorge's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorge trying to control the action but Bo is working from the bottom.
Jorge working the ground and pound.
Jorge is putting a hurting on Bo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jorge advances to full mount.
Bo tries to lock up and control but Jorge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jorge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jorge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bo is rocked!
Jorge unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jorge celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Jorge!
Tiago Jorge is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tiago Jorge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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