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QFC Tournament 172 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Quayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh G Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dom Quayson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
G Rection forces Quayson back against the cage and clinches.
G Rection's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quayson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming G Rection to the mat! G Rection manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
G Rection working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quayson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quayson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
G Rection keeping full guard, as Quayson tries to pass.
G Rection not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quayson tries to stand but G Rection is controlling from the bottom.
Quayson stopping the sweep attempt from G Rection.
G Rection 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.
G Rection keeping moving, preventing Quayson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quayson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with G Rection. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dom Quayson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
G Rection wants to clinch up but Quayson keeps it at a distance.
Quayson fails to land the takedown.
G Rection really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
G Rection drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
G Rection looking to pass the guard.
Quayson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quayson keeping moving, preventing G Rection from controlling successfully.
G Rection preventing the sweep.
Quayson has a closed guard, preventing G Rection from standing up.
Quayson has his foot on G Rection's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. G Rection works his way back into a safe position though.
G Rection landing some decent shots from guard.
G Rection works over Quayson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Rection sitting in guard here, content to control.
G Rection loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quayson wants to sweep here but G Rection controlling him for the moment.
G Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Quayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
G Rection wants to stand but Quayson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
G Rection drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quayson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now G Rection has Quayson in his guard.
G Rection lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quayson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quayson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quayson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quayson is staying active underneath G Rection, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Quayson wants to get back to full guard.
Quayson looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
G Rection keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
G Rection seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quayson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quayson wants to sweep but G Rection has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh G Rection dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
G Rection drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Quayson is trying to get back to half guard.
G Rection wants to control but Quayson is keeping him busy.
Quayson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
G Rection is looking to take a break and control but Quayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quayson is trying to control G Rection's posture but G Rection avoids it.
Hugh G Rection overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
G Rection wants to stand but Quayson is controlling his arm.
Quayson is looking for a sweep.
G Rection wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quayson, who protects the arm well.
G Rection wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quayson, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Rection wants to control but Quayson is keeping him busy.
Quayson trying to control but G Rection flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - G Rection's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
G Rection doesn't have the hooks in and Quayson manages to turn into his guard.
G Rection tries to land a sweep but no joy.
G Rection looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quayson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Rection is pressing down on Quayson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
G Rection working for a triangle but Quayson defends it easily.
Quayson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
G Rection can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quayson controls the pace.
Quayson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
G Rection working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Quayson has passed into half guard!
G Rection trying to control here.
Quayson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but G Rection does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
G Rection trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quayson is nestled in close to G Rection, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Quayson wants to lay and pray for a moment but G Rection keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh G Rection dominated that second round.
That's time! G Rection's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
G Rection throws a nice looking combination but Quayson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
G Rection gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quayson counters with a takedown into side control.
Quayson is looking to take a break and control but G Rection is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
G Rection is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from G Rection but he's now mounted!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quayson landing strikes, looking to finish!
G Rection tries to lock up and control but Quayson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quayson lands a heavy elbow.
Quayson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as G Rection is looking to escape.
Quayson controlling from the full mount.
G Rection is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Rection wants to control but Quayson is having none of it.
G Rection tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quayson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… G Rection turns into him and now he's in Quayson's guard.
Quayson looking to hit a scissor sweep but G Rection is one step ahead there.
Quayson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quayson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quayson!
G Rection moves to clinch but Quayson breaks away
and Quayson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
G Rection can't break the clinch.
Quayson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by G Rection after a bit of a struggle.
G Rection tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
G Rection missing with knees to the body.
Quayson wants to take the fight to the mat but G Rection manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
G Rection is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quayson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh G Rection. That's going to take a lot out of him.
G Rection decides to pull guard.
G Rection is trying to control the position from the bottom.
G Rection is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
G Rection seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
G Rection seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quayson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
G Rection stops Quayson from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Quayson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well G Rection 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Hugh G Rection!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Hugh G Rection!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Hugh G Rection!
Hugh G Rection wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Witcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Witcher!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witcher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammer sneaks back into half guard.
Witcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hammer!
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Witcher's attempts to control the action.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Witcher.
Witcher avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hammer tries to hold on but Witcher pushes him away.
Witcher tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Witcher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Witcher trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer regains half guard.
Hammer wants to control but Witcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Witcher wants to pass to mount but Hammer is defending the position.
Witcher prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Hammer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Witcher lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control but Witcher postures up.
Hammer tries to roll over but Witcher keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer moves into full guard.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Witcher controlling him for the moment.
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Witcher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Witcher sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witcher decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Witcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammer controls Witcher momentarily but Witcher frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Witcher from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Witcher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Witcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Witcher keeps it at a distance.
Witcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Witcher.
Witcher feints and as Hammer raises his hands in defense, Witcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leon Witcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Witcher tries to pass.
Hammer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Witcher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hammer lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Witcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Witcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hammer moves out of range as Witcher strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Witcher. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Witcher works over Hammer's head and body with a nice combination.
Witcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammer is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Witcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Witcher wanted to stand there but Hammer had control of the position.
Hammer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Witcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Witcher preventing the sweep.
Hammer pulls Witcher in close to prevent any damage.
Witcher won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witcher defends it easily.
Hammer wants to improve his position but instead Witcher has moved into half guard.
Hammer tries to roll over but Witcher keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controlling the position for now.
Hammer is looking to control Witcher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammer avoid being mounted?
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer is looking to control Witcher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammer avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hammer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Witcher is looking to clinch.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Witcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Witcher tries to stand but Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
Witcher stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Witcher advances position into side control!
Witcher working the head and body with strikes.
Hammer wants to control but Witcher postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Witcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Witcher wants to clinch
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Witcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Witcher is working Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Witcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is pulling down on Witcher's head. It's preventing any offense from Witcher, at least for the moment.
Hammer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Witcher 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 Hammer.
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!
Witcher trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Witcher taking a break here but Hammer is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witcher is controlling the pace.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Witcher is controlling well.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Witcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Witcher wants to get up but he can't break Hammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Witcher wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Witcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witcher cracks Hammer with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witcher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Witcher wants to clinch
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Witcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Witcher 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Leon Witcher!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Leon Witcher!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Leon Witcher!
Leon Witcher wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Beats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Beats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reggie Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beats shoots in looking for a takedown. Coleman tries to sprawl out of it but Beats keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beats changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Beats manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beats is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Beats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beats throws a head kick that misses.
Beats shoots and misses
and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beats's guard now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coleman passes Beats's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coleman is looking to advance position but Beats won't allow it.
Beats wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Beats's hands, connecting with Beats's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beats is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Beats's hands, connecting with Beats's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Beats's hands, connecting with Beats's forehead.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beats is in trouble now - Coleman has advanced to mount!
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Chad Beats has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coleman landing strikes from the mount.
Chad Beats's cut is getting worse.
Coleman lands a big elbow - Beats is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Beats is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reggie Coleman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vigfus Naglason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Mein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vigfus Naglason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guillaume Mein!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naglason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Mein misses its intended target.
Mein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naglason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mein circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mein is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Naglason is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naglason has had enough of the clinch but Mein keeps him there for the moment.
Naglason tries to pull guard but Mein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Naglason is working for takedown but Mein is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vigfus Naglason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naglason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mein to keep the fight standing.
Naglason decides to pull guard.
Mein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Naglason keeping moving, preventing Mein from controlling successfully.
Mein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naglason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Guillaume Mein wasn't active enough on the ground.
Naglason throws a body kick that misses.
Naglason fails with the takedown
and Mein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein stands up from Naglason's guard - Mein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Naglason's half guard.
Mein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naglason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Naglason is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guillaume Mein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kaiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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212 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karl Kaiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Keane!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiser drops Keane with a beautiful combination! Keane stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kaiser is looking for the KO!
Keane is rocked!
It looks like Josh Keane has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane gets tackled into the cage by Kaiser. Kaiser maintains the clinch.
Keane is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaiser finish him?
Kaiser looking to score a takedown. He gets a body lock and scores a very heavy trip takedown. That's knocked the wind out of Keane! Kaiser lands strikes from the mount and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Karl Kaiser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Caram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauri Caram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caram shoots in but no luck this time.
Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira leaves Caram with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Caram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Caram shoots in for a double leg but Nogueira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauri Caram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caram misses with a takedown
and Nogueira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nogueira pinned against the cage. Nogueira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira moves into the clinch.
Caram wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caram breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira pushes Caram up against the cage in a clinch.
Caram is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nogueira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nogueira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caram has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caram.
Caram throws an elbow but it misses.
Nogueira can't get the takedown.
Nogueira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Caram prevents it.
Caram is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nogueira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caram blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Caram shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caram as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Nogueira.
Caram is breathing heavily.
Nogueira rushes Caram and presses him up against the cage.
Nogueira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Caram after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira manages to pull guard.
Nogueira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Caram!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nogueira lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Caram is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Caram that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nogueira raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nogueira dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Caram wants to hold on but Nogueira pushes him away.
Nogueira controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Anderson Nogueira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caram fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caram shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogueira stuffs the takedown attempt from Caram. Caram gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauri Caram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caram closes the distance but Nogueira moves to the side
and Nogueira counters with a head kick. That will keep Caram thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nogueira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caram is able to avoid easily.
Caram fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira throws a right hand that Caram ducks under and follows up with a left that Caram also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caram avoids the head kick by Nogueira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caram shoots and misses
and Nogueira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Caram's guard now.
Nogueira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nogueira stands up and waves to Caram to follow him.
Caram tries a head kick but it misses.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nogueira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nogueira clinches up with Caram and pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Nogueira finds it's target.
Nogueira throws a good cross that connects.
Nogueira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Caram to the mat! Caram manages to get full guard.
Nogueira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Caram, up you get!
Nogueira lands with a kick to the temple. Caram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Caram is rocked!
Caram gets caught napping as Nogueira dives in and scores a takedown. Caram manages to retain guard.
Oh Caram is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caram trying to keep a closed guard but Nogueira is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogueira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caram seems to have got his legs back now.
Nogueira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Caram wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira gets to his feet - Caram follows without any prompting.
Sloppy strikes from Nogueira. Those never looked like landing.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nogueira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Caram is being controlled here.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caram has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Caram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caram blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Nogueira motions for Caram to come forward. Nogueira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caram avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caram gets slowly back to his feet.
Caram moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
Mauri Caram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caram misses with a takedown attempt - Nogueira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nogueira.
Caram dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira darts in and clinches Caram up against the cage.
Caram goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauri Caram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Caram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Caram avoids them all with ease.
Caram looks to land a combination but Nogueira avoids it well.
Caram gets tackled into the cage by Nogueira. Nogueira maintains the clinch.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caram is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Caram circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Caram moves out of range easily.
Caram moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Nogueira as Caram shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caram is defended easily by Nogueira.
Caram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nogueira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caram did well to prevent Nogueira getting side control.
Caram won't allow Nogueira to pass to mount.
Caram is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira stops Caram from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson Nogueira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nogueira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nogueira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caram swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira stalks Caram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caram's face. Caram staggers backwards, shaken.
Mauri Caram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nogueira 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Anderson Nogueira!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Anderson Nogueira!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Anderson Nogueira!
Anderson Nogueira wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mey Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jjb Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hoodie Allen - No Faith In Brooklyn. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mey Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jjb Baird!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Baird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Baird is having none of it.
Baird is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baird gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baird fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Lee misses
and Baird counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Baird is controlling him.
Baird prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Baird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Mey Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jjb Baird.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Baird counters with a straight right hand.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baird breaks the clinch.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Baird counters with a nice body kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mey Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baird not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jjb Baird hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Baird avoids the head kick by Lee.
Baird tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Baird lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Mey Lee has been cut.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Baird lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mey Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baird swinging wildly here.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Baird tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Baird shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to stand up but Baird is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baird trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jjb Baird dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mey Lee's cut.
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.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baird blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Baird moves out of range easily.
Baird drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Baird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baird clinches.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Baird is controlling the position.
Baird escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mey Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baird has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Baird landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird slowing the pace effectively.
Baird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee wants to stand but Baird is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baird 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.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Baird's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baird lands some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baird wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee wants to stand up but Baird is controlling him.
Baird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Jjb Baird has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Baird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Baird moves out of range easily.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baird shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Baird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mey Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jjb Baird.
Baird misses with a takedown
and Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baird's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee works over Baird with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baird has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
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.
A close second round but Jjb Baird will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mey Lee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baird scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt.
Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baird wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Baird is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jjb Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking to escape.
Lee pushes Baird off and gets back to his feet.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
A head kick misses from Lee.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baird!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baird scores with a spinning back kick!
Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baird gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Baird counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Baird fights it but they end up in guard.
Mey Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jjb Baird.
Lee wants to stand but Baird is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Lee tries to stand but Baird is controlling from the bottom.
Baird pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baird's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Baird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Jjb Baird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baird shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Baird thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Baird is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee throws a head kick but Baird moves out of range.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Baird counters with a head kick. That will keep Lee thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Mey Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jjb Baird.
Well Baird 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Jjb Baird!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jjb Baird!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Jjb Baird!
Jjb Baird wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jjb Baird 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Roudrigez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Wilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Roudrigez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roudrigez gets a clinch.
Wilde pulls Roudrigez into guard.
Wilde manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Roudrigez misses with a kick to the body.
Wilde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roudrigez is fending him off so far but Wilde persists. Nope, Roudrigez circles away and we're back to standing.
Roudrigez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilde.
Wilde closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roudrigez counters by clinching up.
Roudrigez pulls guard successfully.
Wilde being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roudrigez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roudrigez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roudrigez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roudrigez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wilde doesn't defend quickly enough and Roudrigez has managed to lock this one up! Can Wilde escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roudrigez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Roudrigez!
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