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RFC 24: Hendrick vs Silva PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Von Cunth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Cunth comes to the cage accompanied by In Waves- Trivium. Dieter Von Cunth had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dieter Von Cunth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ollie Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Von Cunth misses with a leg kick.
Von Cunth ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ollie Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Cunth.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Von Cunth moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Strauss moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Cunth.
Von Cunth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strauss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Cunth has time to react.
Strauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Von Cunth lands.
Von Cunth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strauss, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss jumps guard but Von Cunth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Von Cunth working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Cunth misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss fails to pull guard.
Von Cunth tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss pulls guard successfully.
Von Cunth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strauss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Cunth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Cunth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strauss is keeping the position for now.
Von Cunth preventing the sweep.
Von Cunth trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Von Cunth tries to free his leg and advance position but Strauss is retaining full guard.
Von Cunth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Cunth stopping the sweep attempt from Strauss.
Strauss has control of Von Cunth's left arm, preventing Von Cunth from doing any damage.
Von Cunth trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dieter Von Cunth.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Cunth.
Von Cunth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Cunth swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Von Cunth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Strauss finds it's target.
Strauss looks to land a combination but Von Cunth avoids it well.
Strauss connects with a nice looking jab.
Strauss closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strauss lands in his opponent's guard.
Strauss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strauss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Cunth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strauss has Von Cunth in his guard.
Von Cunth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Von Cunth from controlling successfully.
Strauss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss 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.
Von Cunth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strauss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Cunth throwing strikes but missing.
Von Cunth wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Cunth throwing strikes but missing.
Von Cunth throws a strike but Strauss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ollie Strauss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Von Cunth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Cunth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Von Cunth misses with a low kick.
Von Cunth thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Strauss throws out a leg kick but Von Cunth moves out of range and Strauss only half commits.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Von Cunth avoids nicely.
Von Cunth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strauss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Cunth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss takes a swing at Von Cunth's ribcage but misses.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Von Cunth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Cunth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strauss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strauss takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ollie Strauss has been cut.
Strauss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Cunth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Von Cunth.
Von Cunth wants to stall.
Strauss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dieter Von Cunth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ollie Strauss.
Strauss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Cunth smiles and moves away.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dieter Von Cunth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Von Cunth does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss misses with a hook.
Strauss checks a low kick from Von Cunth.
Strauss tries to score with a low kick but Von Cunth moves his leg out of the way.
Von Cunth tries to clinch there but Strauss circles away.
Von Cunth takes one on the button.
Strauss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ollie Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Cunth moves into the clinch.
Strauss has had enough of the clinch but Von Cunth keeps him there for the moment.
Strauss tries to pull guard but Von Cunth won't allow it.
Strauss jumps guard but Von Cunth stands there with Strauss around his waist. Strauss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strauss jumps guard but Von Cunth stands there with Strauss around his waist. Strauss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Cunth can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Von Cunth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Cunth gets through Strauss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strauss jumps guard and drags Von Cunth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Cunth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Von Cunth throwing strikes but missing.
Von Cunth throwing strikes from guard but Strauss blocks nicely.
Strauss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Cunth trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Von Cunth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strauss is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Cunth throws a big elbow that misses.
Strauss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Cunth throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Cunth wants to stand and escape but instead Strauss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Strauss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Cunth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Cunth tries to get out of the position.
Strauss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strauss trying to control but Von Cunth is working from the bottom.
Von Cunth pulls Strauss in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Von Cunth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ollie Strauss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Strauss throws a jab when Von Cunth was well out of range.
Von Cunth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Strauss misses.
Von Cunth moves in looking to clinch but Strauss pushes him off.
Strauss keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Cunth moves away.
Von Cunth is looking to wear down Strauss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strauss tries to bum rush Von Cunth with a series of wild strikes but Von Cunth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Von Cunth moved out of range nicely.
Strauss thuds his right hand into Von Cunth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Cunth sizes up Strauss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strauss drives through with a takedown into Von Cunth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Strauss trying to control but Von Cunth is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Cunth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strauss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Cunth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strauss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Cunth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Cunth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strauss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strauss throws a low kick but Von Cunth moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Cunth wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Von Cunth as Strauss shoots in.
Strauss takes a swing at Von Cunth's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Von Cunth.
Von Cunth moves out of range as Strauss throws a body kick.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Cunth.
Von Cunth throws a leg kick which misses Strauss's front leg but catches the back leg as Strauss tries to avoid it.
Strauss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ollie Strauss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Von Cunth moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Von Cunth to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Cunth darts in and clinches Strauss up against the cage.
Von Cunth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Von Cunth.
Strauss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Cunth lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Cunth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Cunth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Cunth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Von Cunth pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Von Cunth.
Von Cunth pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Cunth pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Cunth misses with a punch to the body.
Von Cunth pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Cunth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Von Cunth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss is trying to pull guard but Von Cunth has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Von Cunth.
Von Cunth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Von Cunth.
Strauss is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Cunth finish him?
Von Cunth creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Strauss's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Strauss drops to his knees and Von Cunth pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Von Cunth!
After the fight, Dieter Von Cunth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Vallefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Vallefort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Cena!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cena.
Cena closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cena sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cena throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vallefort to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cena engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena postures up in Vallefort's guard and throws a big left but Vallefort blocks it.
Cena stands up from Vallefort's guard - Cena perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vallefort shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cena sprawls well. Cena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vallefort gets slowly back to his feet.
Cena jabs at Vallefort's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena scores with a leg kick.
Vallefort is breathing heavily.
Cena darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cena is working for a submission of some sort.
Cena sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vallefort defending well though.
Cena performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vallefort defending well though.
Cena trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cena stands up out of the half guard.
Cena fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vallefort on the side of the head.
It looks like Justin Vallefort has been cut.
Cena misses with a low kick.
Cena is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vallefort walks straight into a right hand from Cena - that's dropped him! Cena jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vallefort from any more punishment! Vallefort complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Felix Cena!
Our winner, Felix Cena, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabiano Contreiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza comes into the arena with Talib Kweli-Palookas blaring out of the sound system. Contreiras has chosen Whiskey in the jar as his entrance music. Fabiano Contreiras is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano Contreiras!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreiras misses the shot to the body.
Contreiras checks the leg kick nicely there.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza throws a hook to the side of Contreiras's head but Contreiras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Contreiras counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard.
Contreiras wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreiras tries to kick Souza off in order to stand up. Souza Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Souza just content to control the position.
Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Contreiras for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Murilo Souza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Contreiras avoids the body shot from Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Contreiras throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.
Souza swings for the body but Contreiras moves out of range.
Contreiras misses with a body shot.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza blocks a head kick by Contreiras.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Contreiras, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Souza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Contreiras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Contreiras misses.
A big right from Souza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a double jab.
Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Contreiras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Contreiras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Contreiras.
Souza misses the jab.
Contreiras misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza thows a leg kick but Contreiras checks it
enabling Contreiras to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza is looking to wear down Contreiras with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Contreiras avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Contreiras counters with a nice leg kick.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Contreiras is just out of range.
Souza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Contreiras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
A clash of legs there as Contreiras blocks the low kick.
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Contreiras's shoulder, as Contreiras tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Contreiras misses
enabling Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contreiras.
Souza scores with a jab.
Contreiras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Souza blocks a jab.
Souza misses with a leg kick.
Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Souza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Contreiras misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Souza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Souza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Contreiras counters by clinching up.
Contreiras is trying to push Souza away but Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza prevents Contreiras from breaking the clinch.
Souza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Contreiras is trying to break free.
Contreiras is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza stalls.
Contreiras displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souza up against the cage.
Souza stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A frustrated look appears on Contreiras's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Contreiras tries to break free but Souza pushes him back against the cage.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Contreiras is controlling him.
Contreiras has had enough of the clinch but Souza keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Contreiras dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Contreiras breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Contreiras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza walks into a jab.
Contreiras ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Contreiras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souza somewhat.
Souza moves out of range as Contreiras strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Contreiras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Souza 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Souza!
Our winner, Murilo Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between War MachineTwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Ferzeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War MachineTwo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Ferzeta!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MachineTwo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferzeta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferzeta tries for a takedown but MachineTwo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MachineTwo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferzeta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ferzeta has his takedown stuffed
and MachineTwo counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from MachineTwo.
MachineTwo sizes up Ferzeta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rico Ferzeta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferzeta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferzeta throws a jab when MachineTwo was well out of range.
Ferzeta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MachineTwo. MachineTwo obviously looking to wear him down.
MachineTwo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferzeta.
War MachineTwo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Ferzeta.
MachineTwo lands a jab to the head.
MachineTwo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MachineTwo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferzeta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MachineTwo counters with a left to the body.
Ferzeta looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MachineTwo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MachineTwo lands a right hook to the body.
MachineTwo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferzeta on the side of the head.
Ferzeta misses with a hook
and MachineTwo counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferzeta walks into a left hand.
MachineTwo connects with a single shot there.
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!
Ferzeta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MachineTwo 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.
Nice uppercut there from MachineTwo.
Ferzeta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferzeta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MachineTwo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferzeta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
War MachineTwo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MachineTwo throws a quick inside leg kick.
MachineTwo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MachineTwo cracks the inside of Ferzeta's front leg.
MachineTwo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MachineTwo feints and then cracks Ferzeta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferzeta down.
Ferzeta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MachineTwo lands a big head kick that sends Ferzeta tumbling to the mat! MachineTwo takes a step backwards and waves Ferzeta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferzeta is rocked!
Nice body kick from MachineTwo.
MachineTwo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ferzeta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MachineTwo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MachineTwo feints and then cracks Ferzeta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferzeta down.
A nice leg kick lands there from MachineTwo.
MachineTwo lands a nice hook to Ferzeta's body. Ferzeta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferzeta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MachineTwo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferzeta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MachineTwo.
Ferzeta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MachineTwo with a hook.
Ferzeta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MachineTwo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MachineTwo throws a nice head kick!
Ferzeta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MachineTwo.
Ferzeta is still on wobbly legs! Can MachineTwo finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
MachineTwo lands a big head kick that sends Ferzeta tumbling to the mat! MachineTwo takes a step backwards and waves Ferzeta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MachineTwo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferzeta at a distance.
Ferzeta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferzeta looks up at the clock. Bad move! MachineTwo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ferzeta. MachineTwo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). War MachineTwo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Zuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Randallmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Zuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Randallmen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randallmen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Randallmen won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Randallmen tries to improve position but can't.
Zuma fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Randallmen is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Zuma is chipping away with strikes.
Randallmen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randallmen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma trying to control the position but Randallmen is working away.
Zuma cracks Randallmen with a big right hand but Randallmen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randallmen is looking to reverse the position.
Zuma trying to control the action but Randallmen is working from the bottom.
Randallmen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zuma is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zuma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Randallmen tries to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
Randallmen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randallmen tries to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
Randallmen working to try and regain half guard.
Zuma content just to control the position here.
Randallmen working to try and regain half guard.
Zuma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zuma trying to control but Randallmen is having none of it.
Randallmen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Randallmen looks a forlorn figure.
Zuma controlling the position easily from mount.
Randallmen is squirming around, avoiding Zuma's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randallmen can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randallmen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zuma is keen to just control but Randallmen is a slippery customer.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Randallmen trying to control but Zuma postures up.
Jacob Zuma has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Randallmen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zuma's waist but Zuma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randallmen off to one side.
Randallmen looks winded!
Randallmen has his takedown stuffed
so Zuma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacob Zuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Randallmen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zuma passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Zuma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Randallmen shoots in for a takedown but Zuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Randallmen tries to clinch but Zuma is having none of it.
Randallmen fails with the takedown.
Randallmen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zuma's waist but Zuma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randallmen off to one side.
Jacob Zuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Randallmen.
Randallmen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randallmen misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuma counters with a three punch combo that has Randallmen backing up. Randallmen nods at Zuma to acknowledge the strikes.
Randallmen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuma counters with a series of strikes. Randallmen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randallmen throws a low kick but Zuma moves out of range easily.
Randallmen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randallmen tries to clinch but Zuma moves out of range.
Randallmen misses with a series of wild punches.
Randallmen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randallmen misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuma counters with a three punch combo that has Randallmen backing up. Randallmen nods at Zuma to acknowledge the strikes.
Randallmen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuma counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Randallmen has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob Zuma!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Nohara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland has chosen Afternoon Delight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Nohara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nohara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tamland closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nohara misses with a shot to the body
and Tamland counters with a nice leg kick.
Nohara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tamland. That one must have hurt.
Nohara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nohara misses with a left hand
and Tamland counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tamland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nohara finds it's way round the side to connect with Tamland's head.
Nohara just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamland ducks under a wild hook from Nohara.
Nohara scoring well with a low kick there.
Nohara throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Nohara misses with an uppercut. Tamland saw that one coming.
A big left from Nohara misses.
Nohara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamland avoids the body shot from Nohara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamland.
Nohara throws a nice looking combination but Tamland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tamland looks to score with a jab to the body but Nohara is just out of range.
Nohara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tamland if he has to take too many more of those.
Tamland staying out of range there.
Nohara throws out a loose jab but Tamland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nohara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tamland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tamland takes a swing at Nohara's ribcage but misses.
Nohara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nohara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nohara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tamland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tamland thumps Nohara with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nohara misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Nohara coming out on top.
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nohara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nohara throws a lazy uppercut
and Tamland counters with an inside leg kick.
Tamland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brick Tamland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nohara wants to slow Tamland down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Nohara.
Nohara tries to keep at a distance but Tamland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tamland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nohara.
Tamland avoiding damage.
Nohara gets through Tamland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tamland.
Tamland with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland scores with a shot to the side of Nohara's head.
Nohara swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamland lands a left hand.
Tamland lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tamland.
Tamland misses with a punch to the body.
Tamland tries to throw a body punch but Nohara avoids it by throwing Tamland back against the cage.
Tamland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nohara effectively controlling the action here.
Nohara looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland scores with a knee to the head.
Tamland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nohara can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Nohara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamland leaning against his opponent.
Tamland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noharas head.
Still in the clinch, Tamland scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nohara.
Tamland swings wildly with an uppercut but Nohara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamland lands a right hand.
Nohara tries to score a body lock takedown but Tamland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamland tries a body shot but Nohara blocks it.
Nohara lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamland scores with a shoulder strike.
Tamland tries a body shot but Nohara blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tamland dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tamland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nohara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nohara takes a swing at Tamland's ribcage but misses.
Tamland throws a series of punches but Nohara moves out of range.
Nohara feints a jab promting Tamland to slip. Nohara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tamland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tamland blocks the body kick.
Tamland walks into a stiff left hand from Nohara.
Tamland stuffs the takedown attempt from Nohara. Nohara gets slowly back to his feet.
Nohara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamland was well out of range. Poor timing from Nohara.
Tamland throws a leg kick which misses Nohara's front leg but catches the back leg as Nohara tries to avoid it.
Nohara tries for a takedown but Tamland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tamland slips a straight right by Nohara.
Nohara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiro Nohara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nohara lands with a nice combination. Tamland backs away looking to recover.
Nohara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tamland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nohara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamland.
Nohara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nohara fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Nohara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nohara circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Nohara misses its intended target.
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nohara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nohara throws a poor cross that misses
and Tamland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nohara misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Tamland.
Tamland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiro Nohara is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tamland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nohara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nohara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nohara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tamland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nohara counters with a shoot takedown. Tamland fights it but they end up in guard.
Nohara is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamland has wrist control.
Tamland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nohara trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tamland is on top in guard.
Tamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Nohara has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nohara's guard.
Nohara trying to control the position.
Nohara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Nohara being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamland passes Nohara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to get back to his feet.
Nohara wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tamland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nohara's head.
Tamland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Nohara is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nohara trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Nohara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hiro Nohara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tamland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Nohara misses.
A jab from Nohara misses.
Tamland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nohara doesn't seem bothered though.
Nohara throws a sloppy head kick and Tamland moves out of range easily.
Tamland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nohara misses the shot to the body.
Nohara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nohara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamland just misses with a punch to the body.
Nohara misses the jab.
Tamland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tamland misses.
Nohara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nohara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nohara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tamland checks it well.
Tamland misses with a low kick.
Nohara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamland.
Tamland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamland.
Tamland scores with a spinning back kick!
Nohara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tamland counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nohara doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamland circles away.
Tamland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nohara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nohara is looking to clinch but Tamland is avoiding it.
Nohara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tamland will feel that in the morning.
Nohara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tamland sprawls well. Tamland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nohara gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Nohara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Nohara. Beautiful body shot.
Nohara checks the leg kick.
Tamland punishes Nohara's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Nohara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tamland.
Nohara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nohara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tamland moves in looking to clinch but Nohara pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nohara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nohara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tamland moves in looking to clinch but Nohara pushes him off.
Nohara throws a nice looking combination but Tamland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nohara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nohara feints and then cracks Tamland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tamland down.
Tamland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nohara connects with a leg kick. Tamland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tamland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nohara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nohara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nohara duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nohara with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nohara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tamland is able to avoid easily.
Tamland takes the fight into the clinch.
Tamland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tamland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nohara blocks it with crossed arms.
Tamland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nohara or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nohara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nohara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nohara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nohara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tamland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nohara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nohara breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brick Tamland.
I think Tamland 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brick Tamland!
Brick Tamland 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Decry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wandy Claus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dante Decry's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandy Claus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Decry!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decry with a nice cross.
Decry looks to land a right hand but Claus moved out of range.
Decry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Claus is fending him off so far but Decry persists. Nope, Claus circles away and we're back to standing.
Decry throws a low kick, looking for Claus's leg but Claus calmly moves out of range.
Decry lands a lovely overhand right.
Decry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Claus misses with a hook.
Decry scores with a jab to the body.
Decry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Claus momentarily.
Claus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decry.
Decent striking displayed by Decry there.
Decry 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.
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!
Decry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decry 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Claus. Claus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decry lunges at Claus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Claus's hand.
That kick from Decry tenderised Claus's leg. Claus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Claus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Claus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Decry counter with a right hand.
Decry just misses with a punch to the body.
Decry throws out a loose jab but Claus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decry connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decry, as that shot connected.
Decry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Claus is rocked!
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!
Decry scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Claus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decry clobbers Claus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decry walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Claus drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Decry swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Claus's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Decry!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Pereira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley tries to clinch up but Pereira circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
Pereira connects with a right hand. Stanley shakes it off.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Stanley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Stanley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stanley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stanley somewhat.
Stanley doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira scores with a hook.
Stanley looks to clinch
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Lucas Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Stanley wants to clinch but Pereira slips to the side
and Pereira counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Stanley! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Pereira!
Lucas Pereira 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Hendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
265 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War Hendrick!
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, Rafael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hendrick's guard now.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendrick working a defensive guard here.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva 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.
Silva 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.
Hendrick wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Hendrick is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hendrick is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendrick avoid being mounted?
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hendrick is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick keeping control of the position.
Hendrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hendrick is trying to control but can't.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hendrick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for a submission but Hendrick is keeping him at bay.
Hendrick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hendrick is now in Silva's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Hendrick drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Hendrick off! Hendrick jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Hendrick from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick 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.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendrick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendrick trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendrick 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.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hendrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hendrick avoids it really well and circles away.
Hendrick moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Hendrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendrick wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Hendrick lands with a good body shot.
Hendrick rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
War Hendrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Silva.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hendrick walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hendrick swivels and escapes.
Hendrick stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendrick sprawls well. Hendrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendrick throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hendrick is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hendrick gets full guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hendrick is keeping the position.
Hendrick trying to control the position.
Rafael Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendrick is looking to improve his position.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendrick sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is working for a kimura but Hendrick is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendrick sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva 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.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hendrick to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Hendrick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Hendrick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendrick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that War Hendrick will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendrick tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hendrick did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendrick defends it well.
Silva 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.
Hendrick is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hendrick has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Hendrick defending well.
Hendrick trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendrick defends it well.
Hendrick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hendrick still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hendrick has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Silva tries to buck Hendrick off but Hendrick is having none of it.
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.
Hendrick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Hendrick moves into full mount!
Silva wants to control but Hendrick is having none of it.
Hendrick trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Hendrick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to hold on but Hendrick pushes him away.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Hendrick wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hendrick is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Hendrick trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is not content to let Hendrick control the position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Hendrick is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Silva!
An out of breath Rafael Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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