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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Do Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Do Fogao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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280 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serafim Do Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Do Fogao!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Pinto throws the kick towards the body but Do Fogao avoids it.
Do Fogao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Do Pinto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Do Fogao.
Do Fogao is looking to take a break and control but Do Pinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Fogao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Do Pinto is not content to let Do Fogao control the position.
Do Fogao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Do Fogao wants to take a breather but Do Pinto is having none of it.
Do Pinto trying to control but Do Fogao postures up.
Do Fogao seems to be working for a kimura but Do Pinto defends the submission attempt.
Do Pinto is concentrating on defense, preventing Do Fogao from advancing position.
Do Pinto is staying active underneath Do Fogao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Pinto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Do Fogao.
Do Fogao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Do Fogao is looking to take a break and control but Do Pinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Do Fogao slips a nice elbow through Do Pinto's hands, connecting with Do Pinto's forehead.
Do Pinto actively working from the bottom here.
Do Fogao prevents Do Pinto from improving his position.
Do Fogao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Do Pinto is looking to improve his position.
Do Fogao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Do Fogao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Do Pinto defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Pinto actively working from the bottom here.
Do Pinto has hold of Do Fogao's hands but Do Fogao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Do Fogao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Do Fogao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Do Fogao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Do Fogao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do Pinto tries to get to full guard but Do Fogao has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Pinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Do Pinto trying to control from the bottom.
Do Fogao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Do Pinto!
Do Fogao lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Do Fogao.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Do Fogao cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Do Fogao wants to control the pace but Do Pinto is squirming around nicely.
Do Fogao lands a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Do Fogao looking to finish Do Pinto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Do Pinto!
Do Pinto is trying desperately to improve position.
Do Fogao working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Do Pinto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Do Fogao postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Do Pinto looks a forlorn figure.
Do Pinto is desperately trying to improve his position but Do Fogao has a good base and remains in mount.
Do Fogao looking to control but Do Pinto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do Fogao landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Pinto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Do Fogao with shots to the head and body - Do Pinto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Do Pinto wants to control but Do Fogao is having none of it.
Do Fogao wants to control the pace but Do Pinto is squirming around nicely.
Do Pinto working to try and regain half guard.
Do Fogao lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Do Fogao lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do Fogao postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Do Pinto looks a forlorn figure.
Do Pinto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Do Pinto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Do Fogao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Do Pinto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Do Fogao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Do Pinto has his foot on Do Fogao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Do Fogao works his way back into a safe position though.
Do Pinto has momentary wrist control but Do Fogao slips an elbow through the middle.
Do Pinto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Do Fogao throwing strikes but missing.
Do Fogao wants to control from the top but Do Pinto keeps moving.
Do Fogao scoring with some ground and pound.
Do Fogao wants to control from the top but Do Pinto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Fogao throws an elbow that misses. Do Pinto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Do Fogao's guard. Nice move by Do Pinto!
Do Pinto won't allow Do Fogao to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Do Fogao is pulling down on Do Pinto's head to control his posture.
Joao Do Fogao has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Do Pinto shoots in for a takedown but Do Fogao shows good takedown defense.
Do Fogao shoots in and gets a takedown into Do Pinto's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Pinto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do Fogao.
Do Fogao postures up and lands a big shot to Do Pinto's brow.
Joao Do Fogao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Do Fogao 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.
Do Fogao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Do Fogao postures up and lands a big shot to Do Pinto's brow.
Do Fogao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Pinto working for a triangle but Do Fogao defends it easily.
Do Fogao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Do Pinto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Fogao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Do Fogao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do Pinto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Do Pinto keeping moving, preventing Do Fogao from controlling successfully.
Do Fogao lands a couple of elbows.
Do Pinto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Do Fogao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Do Pinto's head.
Do Pinto is trying to control the position but Do Fogao postures up.
Do Fogao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Do Fogao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Do Pinto's head.
Do Pinto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Do Pinto tries to get out of the position.
Do Pinto working for a triangle but Do Fogao defends it easily.
Do Fogao wants to control from the top but Do Pinto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Pinto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Do Pinto has momentary wrist control but Do Fogao slips an elbow through the middle.
Do Fogao scoring with some ground and pound.
Do Pinto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Do Fogao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Fogao trying to control but Do Pinto is working from the bottom.
Do Fogao connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do Fogao wants to control from the top but Do Pinto keeps moving.
Do Pinto trying to keep a closed guard but Do Fogao is proving a slippery customer.
Do Fogao landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Do Fogao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Do Fogao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Do Fogao is looking to take a break and control but Do Pinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Do Fogao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Do Pinto is trying to stand.
Do Fogao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Do Pinto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Do Pinto is staying active underneath Do Fogao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Do Pinto wants to get back to his feet.
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. Do Fogao connects with a nice short shot to Do Pinto's temple.
Do Fogao wants to control but Do Pinto is keeping him busy.
Do Fogao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Fogao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Do Fogao trying to control the action but Do Pinto is working from the bottom.
Do Fogao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Do Fogao prevents Do Pinto from improving his position.
Do Pinto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Do Fogao is working away from the top position though.
Do Pinto wants to get back to full guard.
Do Fogao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Do Fogao looking to control but Do Pinto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Do Fogao has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Do Pinto's face.
Do Pinto is squirming around, avoiding Do Fogao's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Fogao scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Do Fogao working Do Pinto over with strikes here.
Do Pinto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Do Fogao lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Fogao pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Do Pinto is looking to get to half guard.
Do Fogao is landing with some decent strikes but Do Pinto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Do Fogao is landing with some decent strikes but Do Pinto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Do Pinto is trying desperately to improve position.
Do Fogao looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Do Fogao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Do Fogao wants to control the pace but Do Pinto is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Do Fogao connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Do Fogao wants to control the pace but Do Pinto is squirming around nicely.
Do Pinto is in a horrible position here. Do Fogao smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Serafim Do Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do Fogao with good strikes from the mount here!
Joao Do Fogao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Do Fogao controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Fogao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Do Pinto is looking to escape.
Do Pinto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Do Fogao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Do Pinto is working to get back to half guard.
Do Fogao scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Do Pinto?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do Pinto wants to hold on but Do Fogao pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Fogao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Do Fogao looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Do Fogao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Do Fogao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge 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... Joao Do Fogao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carniero Donde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Do Armario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carniero Donde is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carniero Donde!
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, Mario Do Armario!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donde throws a right hand that Do Armario ducks under and follows up with a left that Do Armario also avoids with ease.
Donde tries to bum rush Do Armario with a series of wild strikes but Do Armario uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Do Armario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Do Armario shoots and misses
and Donde counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Donde holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Donde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donde closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Do Armario quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Do Armario wants to improve his position but Donde is controlling well.
Donde stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Do Armario to get to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Do Armario.
Carniero Donde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Do Armario.
Donde lunges at Do Armario with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Do Armario's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Donde misses.
No luck for Do Armario with that takedown attempt.
Donde clinches up with Do Armario and pushes him back against the cage.
Donde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Do Armario closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Do Armario lands in his opponent's guard.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Do Armario from controlling successfully.
Do Armario might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donde haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Do Armario drops back looking for a leg! Donde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donde manages to kick Do Armario off! Do Armario jumps back into Donde's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Armario wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Do Armario looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mario Do Armario hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Donde closes the distance and clinches.
Donde breaks from the clinch.
Donde scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donde prevents Do Armario from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do Armario is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Do Armario is controlling Donde's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Do Armario is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Do Armario avoid being mounted?
Donde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donde wants to stand up but Do Armario is controlling the position.
Do Armario trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Do Armario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Do Armario has Donde pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mario Do Armario.
Donde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Do Armario is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Do Armario fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donde looking to score a takedown here. Do Armario is defending well but Donde drives through and ends up in Do Armario's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carniero Donde dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donde lands a jab-cross combination.
Donde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Do Armario slips a jab and a cross from Donde.
Donde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donde wants it to stay on the feet.
Do Armario drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Do Armario forces his way into half guard.
Do Armario is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Do Armario prevents Donde from standing back up.
Do Armario slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do Armario is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donde is just riding it out for now. Do Armario eventually gives up the hold.
Do Armario prevents Donde from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Armario is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donde defends it well.
Donde is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Do Armario jumps into side control!
Do Armario is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Donde is not content to let Do Armario control the position.
Do Armario is trying to get an arm triangle but Donde is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde pushes Do Armario away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Do Armario gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Do Armario moves into full mount!
Do Armario has control of Donde's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Donde regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Do Armario's attempts to control the action.
Do Armario quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Do Armario but it's paid off an Donde is forced to tap! Nice work by Do Armario.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Do Armario!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balboa Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Why (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Why will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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189 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balboa Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Why!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Why defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batista.
Why throws a one two combo.
Batista looks for a takedown but Why sprawls well.
Batista takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
John Why seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Why loads up on a big right hand but Batista slips the punch.
Why tries to bum rush Batista with a series of wild strikes but Batista uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Why. Those never looked like landing.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Why sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balboa Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Why can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista passes to side control.
Why is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Batista is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Why is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Batista tries for a kimura but Why is defending well.
Why wants to control but Batista postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Batista crashes against the mat.
Batista fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Batista tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Batista misses with the ground and pound.
Batista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Why keeps working.
Batista thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista trying to control the action but Why is working from the bottom.
Why wants to control but Batista postures up.
Batista advances to full mount.
Batista has control of Why's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Why regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Why really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batista. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Batista looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista working for a submission but Why is keeping him at bay.
Why is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Batista throwing strikes here but Why is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Why tries to hold on but Batista postures up.
Why holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Batista tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balboa Batista dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Why sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Batista takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Batista with a poor takedown
and Why counters with a left and a right that stings Batista.
Why wants to clinch up but Batista keeps it at a distance.
Why bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Batista has his takedown stuffed
letting Why counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balboa Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batista trying to control but Why is working from the bottom.
Batista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Why working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista stops Why from standing up.
Why has his feet on Batista's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Why is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Why misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Why is looking to clinch.
John Why is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Why takes the fight into the clinch.
Batista has Why pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Why manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Why pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Why defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batista.
Why lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batista at a distance.
Why lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Batista tries to clinch up.
Why throws a series of punches but Batista moves out of range.
Why looks to land a combination. Batista sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Why scores with a nice right hand.
Batista tries for a takedown but Why circles away easily
and Why makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Why will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Why shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Why cracks a nice hook into Batista's ribs.
Why slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batista with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Why to score with a decent uppercut.
Why cracks Batista with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Batista doesn't manage to clinch there - Why circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista.
A left lands for Why.
Batista with a poor takedown
and Why counters with a straight that turns Batista's legs to rubber! Why pushes forward with more strikes and Batista goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Why!
John Why decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joilton Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TUF Brasil. Barbosa has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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201 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joilton Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Nogueira.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nogueira drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Barbosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nogueira.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Igor Barbosa has been cut.
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Joilton Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Barbosa.
Nogueira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nogueira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nogueira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nogueira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira moves into the clinch.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbosa's defenses.
Nogueira landing knees to the body.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Igor Barbosa's cut even more.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Barbosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbosa taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a knee to the body.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira.
Nogueira with a knee to the head.
Barbosa misses with an elbow strike.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbosa's defenses.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Igor Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nogueira lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Barbosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nogueira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nogueira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nogueira swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nogueira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbosa's defenses.
Igor Barbosa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nogueira obliges.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira scores a nice knee to the body.
Barbosa looks winded!
Nogueira landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joilton Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Nogueira leaves Barbosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nogueira's half guard.
Barbosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nogueira is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking for a takedown.
Nogueira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Barbosa 's eye.
Barbosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joilton Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Barbosa.
Barbosa dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Nogueira manages to get underhooks.
Barbosa wants a takedown but no success here.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Nogueira keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira throws an elbow but it misses.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Nogueira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbosa blocks an elbow strike.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Igor Barbosa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joilton Nogueira!
During a confident post fight interview, Joilton Nogueira 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Aerials. Abu Bakhar has chosen Allah Wakbar as his entrance music. Holden James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Janjalani Abu Bakhar's chin.
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30
186 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
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30
185 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holden James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu Bakhar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Abu Bakhar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Abu Bakhar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abu Bakhar landing strikes.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the position but James is working away.
Abu Bakhar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abu Bakhar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abu Bakhar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Abu Bakhar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James is trying to get back to his feet.
Abu Bakhar tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
James is trying to get back to his feet.
Abu Bakhar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Abu Bakhar crashes against the mat.
Abu Bakhar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abu Bakhar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Abu Bakhar throws a strike aimed at the side of James's head but James avoids it well.
James is trying to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abu Bakhar wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to get back to his feet but Abu Bakhar drags him back down.
Abu Bakhar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abu Bakhar is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Abu Bakhar misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
Abu Bakhar wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is pushing Abu Bakhar's head away, looking to escape. Abu Bakhar manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abu Bakhar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abu Bakhar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James defending against the ground and pound.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
James defending against the ground and pound.
James is trying to get back to his feet.
Abu Bakhar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abu Bakhar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abu Bakhar scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but James is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Abu Bakhar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Abu Bakhar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Abu Bakhar working the head and body with strikes.
An elbow from Abu Bakhar crashes against the mat.
Abu Bakhar scoring with punches and elbows.
Abu Bakhar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abu Bakhar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, James rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abu Bakhar's guard! Nice work there by James!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abu Bakhar's guard.
Abu Bakhar wants to sweep but no luck.
James stands and steps away. Abu Bakhar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for James.
It looks like Janjalani Abu Bakhar has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abu Bakhar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from James tenderised Abu Bakhar's leg. Abu Bakhar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abu Bakhar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abu Bakhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abu Bakhar's calf.
Abu Bakhar misses with a looping left.
James throws a lazy right hand but Abu Bakhar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abu Bakhar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abu Bakhar off to one side.
Abu Bakhar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abu Bakhar.
No luck for Abu Bakhar with that takedown attempt.
Holden James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janjalani Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar is breathing heavily.
Abu Bakhar gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abu Bakhar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James cracks Abu Bakhar with a nice body shot.
Abu Bakhar misses with a short punch on the inside.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Abu Bakhar misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James lands a front kick.
James moves into the clinch.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abu Bakhar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James scores with a head kick.
James throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from James - that will leave a mark!
James slips a jab from Abu Bakhar.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janjalani Abu Bakhar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Abu Bakhar misses.
Abu Bakhar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abu Bakhar is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Abu Bakhar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
James tries to clinch up.
Abu Bakhar misses with a wild combination.
Abu Bakhar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Holden James is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Abu Bakhar misses.
James moves out of range as Abu Bakhar strikes.
James misses with a wild combination.
James shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abu Bakhar eats them both and turns towards James to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That has opened up Janjalani Abu Bakhar's cut even more.
Abu Bakhar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abu Bakhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Abu Bakhar defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Abu Bakhar staying out of range there.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abu Bakhar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abu Bakhar misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Abu Bakhar. That snapped James's head back.
Holden James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Abu Bakhar slips a jab from James.
Abu Bakhar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a head kick that Abu Bakhar semi-blocks.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abu Bakhar avoids the head kick by James.
Abu Bakhar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abu Bakhar shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Abu Bakhar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James throws a hook but Abu Bakhar blocks it.
Abu Bakhar misses with a few strikes there.
Abu Bakhar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abu Bakhar.
Holden James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janjalani Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abu Bakhar loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
James throws a front kick that sends Abu Bakhar stumbling back into the cage.
Abu Bakhar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abu Bakhar's defenses.
James lands an elbow inside that Abu Bakhar shrugs off.
The cut above Janjalani Abu Bakhar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James breaks the clinch.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abu Bakhar. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abu Bakhar needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abu Bakhar tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James slips under a jab from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abu Bakhar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abu Bakhar is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abu Bakhar as James tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abu Bakhar is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden James!
Holden James was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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30
196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Statham!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia dives in and grabs Statham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Statham pushes down on Maia's head and hops out.
Statham shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense.
Statham misses with a takedown attempt
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Statham fights it but they end up in guard.
Maia prevents Statham from getting back to his feet.
Statham wriggles free and stands up.
Statham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Statham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demian Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Statham.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Statham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maia's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Statham passes into half guard.
Statham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maia won't allow Statham to pass to mount.
Maia is pressing down on Statham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Statham looking to pass the guard.
Statham lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Statham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maia controls Statham momentarily but Statham frees himself.
Maia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Statham forces his way into half guard.
Statham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Statham.
Maia tries to get to full guard but Statham has control of the leg.
Statham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Statham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Statham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Statham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Statham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maia!
Statham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maia?
The referee warns Maia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maia is bucking up trying to escape but Statham cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Statham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maia can't escape the position.
Statham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maia's face.
Statham lands a big shot there that rocks Maia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Statham lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A big strike lands for Statham! That's really hurt Maia and he's turned his back - Statham keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Statham jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Statham!
A very excited looking Jordan Statham 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yusuf Osmani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir comes into the arena with i kill people blaring out of the sound system. 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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190 lbs
24 - 23 - 1 |
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27
183 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
24 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yusuf Osmani!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmani throws a wild body kick that Emir sees coming a mile off.
Emir shoots in but Osmani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Osmani stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Osmani. Those never looked like landing.
Emir blocks a jab.
Emir fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatih Emir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emir shoots in for a takedown but Osmani shows good takedown defense.
Emir scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emir is nestled in close to Osmani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osmani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Osmani wants to get back to full guard.
Osmani pushes Emir off looking to stand but Emir dives back in and keeps control.
Emir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Osmani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emir scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir is looking to take a break and control but Osmani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Emir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osmani with the active half guard here but Emir passes nicely into side control.
Osmani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Osmani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emir is looking for a kimura but Osmani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emir to get the leverage.
Emir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Osmani looking for submissions off his back.
Osmani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emir pulls his head out easily.
Osmani looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emir wants to control but Osmani is keeping him busy.
Emir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osmani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Emir connects with a nice short shot to Osmani's temple.
Osmani tries to roll over but Emir keeps him under control.
Osmani manages to get to full guard.
Emir is in close to Osmani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Osmani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emir defends it easily.
Emir connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osmani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emir defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emir drops back looking for a leg! Osmani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osmani manages to kick Emir off! Emir jumps back into Osmani's guard.
Emir lands a couple of elbows.
Osmani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emir is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emir connects with a couple of short punches.
Osmani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Osmani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emir scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osmani has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Emir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Osmani.
Emir grinds an elbow into Osmani's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emir gets to mount! Osmani was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Osmani is trying desperately to improve position.
Emir wants to finish this one by submission but Osmani is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Emir.
Emir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Emir.
Osmani is rocked!
Emir looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Osmani is still in real trouble! Can Emir finish him?
Emir unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Osmani wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Emir celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatih Emir!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Camilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Camilo has chosen Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
300 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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29
188 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yo Adrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Camilo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camilo throws a low kick but Adrian avoids it.
Adrian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camilo dives in and scores a takedown into Adrian's guard.
Camilo throws a big right hand that misses.
Adrian is looking to stand up but Camilo isn't so interested in that idea.
Adrian keeping full guard, as Camilo tries to pass.
Camilo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camilo throwing strikes but missing.
Adrian wants to sweep here but Camilo controlling him for the moment.
Camilo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camilo stopping the sweep attempt from Adrian.
Camilo trying to control but Adrian is working from the bottom.
Camilo pushing down on Adrian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camilo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adrian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camilo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Camilo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adrian sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camilo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Adrian tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Camilo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Camilo!
Tiago Camilo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boldin has chosen Noisia - Machine gun as his entrance music. Ron Kane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Boldin's chin.
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31
250 lbs
28 - 9 - 0 |
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31
275 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Boldin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boldin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Boldin.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Boldin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ron Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boldin's elbow.
Boldin trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boldin into the cage.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boldin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kane's brow.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boldin blocking some punches.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Boldin avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Boldin leaning against his opponent.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Boldin.
Boldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Boldin avoiding damage.
Kane blocks a body shot from Boldin.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boldin scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Boldin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Boldin.
Kane looking to throw knees to the head but Boldin is blocking nicely.
Kane tries to break free but Boldin pushes him back against the cage.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boldin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boldin misses with an elbow strike.
Kane tries to work over Boldin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boldin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Kane lands an elbow inside that Boldin shrugs off.
Boldin misses with a knee to the head.
Boldin wants to stall.
Kane being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boldin misses with a knee to the head.
Kane avoiding damage as Boldin throws knees to the body.
Boldin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
Kane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boldin is defending well for now.
Boldin prevents a body shot from Kane.
Boldin tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Boldin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kane pushes Boldin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane avoids a wild elbow strike from Boldin.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Boldin tries to tie him up.
Boldin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Kane breaks the clinch.
Boldin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boldin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boldin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boldin clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
Boldin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Boldin.
Boldin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Boldin.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Boldin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boldin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boldin blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boldin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kane avoids the elbow strike from Boldin, against the cage.
Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kane has Boldin pushed against the cage.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Boldin avoids a wild elbow strike from Kane.
Boldin takes a shot to the head.
Kane has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boldin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boldin trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boldin into the cage.
Kane misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Come on Boldin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boldin blocks a body shot from Kane.
Boldin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane stalling in the clinch but Boldin improves position.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Boldin blocks an uppercut.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boldin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kane blocks it with crossed arms.
Boldin trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boldin into the cage.
A short left from Kane.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boldin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane prevents a body shot from Boldin.
Boldin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
Boldin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kane throws an elbow but misses.
Kane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kane is trying to maintain a safe position but Boldin gets an underhook and turns Kane into the cage.
Kane is stalling here.
Boldin avoiding damage.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boldin - that landed with a thud.
Ron Kane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boldin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Boldin.
Boldin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kane.
Boldin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boldin is breathing heavily.
Boldin throws an elbow that misses.
Boldin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Kane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane scores with a hook to the body.
Boldin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boldin managing to block the knees to the body from Kane.
A right handed body shot lands from Kane.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Boldin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane drops Boldin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boldin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boldin is rocked!
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boldin backwards.
Boldin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Kane lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Boldin to his knees! Kane keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Kane!
Ron Kane retains his heavyweight title!
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