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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Boomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Damon!
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, Dale Boomberg!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boomberg is defended easily by Damon.
Boomberg moves forwards but Damon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Damon moves out of range of the body kick.
Boomberg takes a swing at Damon's ribcage but misses.
Boomberg dodges the punch combination from Damon.
Damon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Damon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damon cracks Boomberg with a good jab.
Damon with a jab.
Boomberg misses the shot to the body.
Damon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boomberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Damon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left and a right from Damon both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boomberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boomberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damon cracks Boomberg with a good jab.
Damon lands a nice looking body shot.
Boomberg looks gassed!
Boomberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Damon to score with a decent uppercut.
Damon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Damon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Damon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damon 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.
Boomberg shoots in for a double leg but Damon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ron Damon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Boomberg.
Damon lunges at Boomberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boomberg's hand.
Damon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boomberg.
Boomberg throws a series of punches but Damon moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Damon.
Damon lunges at Boomberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boomberg's hand.
Damon with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damon catches Boomberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ron Damon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damon drops Boomberg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boomberg looks back up at him and smiles so Damon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boomberg is rocked!
Damon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boomberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Damon finish him?
Ron Damon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damon connects with a nice cross there... Boomberg is looking wobbly and Damon recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Boomberg to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Damon jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Damon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saad Ghanem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zica Brava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saad Ghanem!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghanem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brava circles away.
Brava looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ghanem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ghanem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Brava.
Ghanem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ghanem lands a two punch combo.
Ghanem fails to land with a series of punches.
Brava thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brava connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghanem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brava throws out the jab.
Brava lands a glancing blow to the side of Ghanem's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brava.
Brava dodges the punch combination from Ghanem.
Brava lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ghanem backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Ghanem or perhaps it was just good defense by Brava which made him look bad.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Ghanem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ghanem wants to clinch.
Ghanem just misses with a punch to the body.
Zica Brava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brava digs a good body shot into Ghanem's ribs.
Brava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ghanem looks gassed!
Brava scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ghanem walks straight into a right hand from Brava - that's dropped him! Brava jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ghanem from any more punishment! Ghanem 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 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zica Brava!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Thurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michel Thurtz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonio Nogueira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michel Thurtz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thurtz throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Thurtz.
Thurtz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nogueira shoots in but no luck this time.
Thurtz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thurtz manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nogueira lands in his opponent's guard.
Nogueira wants to stand but Thurtz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thurtz wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thurtz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
Thurtz wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thurtz is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira won't allow Thurtz to get back to his feet.
Nogueira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Thurtz does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira scores with a hook.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Thurtz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nogueira moves into the clinch successfully.
Nogueira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nogueira misses with a punch on the inside.
Thurtz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thurtz gets underhooks to prevent Nogueira's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thurtz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thurtz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thurtz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nogueira's guard.
Thurtz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet but Thurtz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thurtz is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to stand up but Thurtz isn't so interested in that idea.
Thurtz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michel Thurtz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thurtz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thurtz takes the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira misses with an elbow over the top.
Thurtz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thurtz pulls guard successfully.
Nogueira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thurtz is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira stops Thurtz from standing up.
Thurtz wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Thurtz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thurtz 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.
Nogueira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nogueira gets to his feet - Thurtz follows without any prompting.
Thurtz misses the body punch
and Nogueira counters by moving into the clinch.
Nogueira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nogueira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thurtz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thurtz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Thurtz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thurtz thows a body shot but no joy.
Nogueira stuffs the takedown.
Jab, jab by Thurtz - just one landing.
Thurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thurtz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thurtz counters by moving into the clinch.
Nogueira throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Nogueira.
Thurtz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nogueira or not.
Nogueira misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thurtz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nogueira.
Thurtz blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Thurtz as the two fighters clinch.
Nogueira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nogueira misses with a punch on the inside.
Nogueira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thurtz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nogueira throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thurtz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nogueira misses with the head strike.
Nogueira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thurtz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thurtz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nogueira wants to stand but Thurtz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thurtz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thurtz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurtz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nogueira is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thurtz 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thurtz circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thurtz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thurtz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thurtz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Nice body punch from Thurtz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thurtz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira can't find room to land a body shot as Thurtz controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Thurtz.
A bit of stalling here from Thurtz.
Thurtz lands a shoulder strike.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thurtz avoids it.
Nogueira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogueira misses with an elbow over the top.
Thurtz blocks an elbow strike from Nogueira.
Nogueira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thurtz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thurtz gets through Nogueira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thurtz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nogueira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nogueira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nogueira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thurtz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thurtz misses with a few strikes there.
Thurtz lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Thurtz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Nogueira.
Thurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira.
Thurtz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antonio Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thurtz tries to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira presses Thurtz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thurtz is trying to break the clinch but Nogueira has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira goes for a takedown attempt but Thurtz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thurtz stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueira. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Thurtz.
Thurtz scores with a hook.
Thurtz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thurtz.
Antonio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thurtz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Thurtz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Thurtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thurtz tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
Nogueira decides to return to a standing position.
Nogueira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thurtz counters with a three punch combo that has Nogueira backing up. Nogueira nods at Thurtz to acknowledge the strikes.
Nogueira is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Thurtz has cracked Nogueira with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Thurtz lands another huge swinging hook and Nogueira tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Nogueira, before Thurtz can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michel Thurtz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Severino Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Flamengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Flamengo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Severino Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Flamengo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamengo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flamengo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Schwarzenegger shoots for a double leg takedown but Flamengo sprawls well. He's pushed Schwarzenegger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwarzenegger shoots in but Flamengo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flamengo's half guard.
Schwarzenegger tries to pass to full mount but Flamengo defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzenegger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schwarzenegger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schwarzenegger not doing much here.
Flamengo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schwarzenegger.
Flamengo can't keep his opponent in guard - Schwarzenegger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamengo is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzenegger sits in half guard.
Schwarzenegger not doing much here.
Schwarzenegger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flamengo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schwarzenegger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schwarzenegger is trying to work for a kimura but Flamengo is defending well.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the action but Flamengo is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzenegger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamengo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwarzenegger.
Flamengo stuffs the takedown.
Schwarzenegger tries for a takedown but Flamengo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Flamengo scores with a four punch combination!
Schwarzenegger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flamengo defends it nicely.
Schwarzenegger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Severino Schwarzenegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch there but Flamengo circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flamengo's waist but Flamengo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzenegger off to one side.
Flamengo stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger gets slowly back to his feet.
Flamengo slips a jab and a cross from Schwarzenegger.
Flamengo misses the shot to the body.
Flamengo throws a hook but Schwarzenegger blocks it.
Schwarzenegger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schwarzenegger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flamengo swivels and escapes.
Flamengo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flamengo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruno Flamengo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flamengo throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schwarzenegger looks to land a combination. Flamengo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt - Flamengo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwarzenegger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schwarzenegger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flamengo, up you get!
Schwarzenegger swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flamengo, as that shot connected.
Schwarzenegger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flamengo tries to avoid it but Schwarzenegger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flamengo to the ground. Flamengo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severino Schwarzenegger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flamengo throws a shot from downtown. Schwarzenegger moves away and avoids it.
Schwarzenegger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Flamengo as Schwarzenegger shoots in.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schwarzenegger gets the takedown into side control.
Flamengo is pushing Schwarzenegger's head away, looking to escape. Schwarzenegger manages to hold on to the position though.
Schwarzenegger scoring with punches and elbows.
Schwarzenegger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flamengo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Schwarzenegger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Schwarzenegger working the head and body with strikes.
Schwarzenegger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Flamengo to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Schwarzenegger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schwarzenegger misses with a double jab
letting Flamengo counter with a right hand.
Schwarzenegger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flamengo tries to avoid it but Schwarzenegger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flamengo to the ground. Flamengo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger tries for a takedown but Flamengo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flamengo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schwarzenegger counters by moving into the clinch.
Schwarzenegger lands a right hand.
Schwarzenegger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flamengo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flamengo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger decides to pull guard.
Flamengo stands and steps away. Schwarzenegger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schwarzenegger clinches up with Flamengo and pushes him back against the cage.
Flamengo gets underhooks to prevent Schwarzenegger's takedown attempt.
Schwarzenegger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flamengo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schwarzenegger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flamengo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Flamengo misses with a combination
and Schwarzenegger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flamengo misses with a hook. Schwarzenegger ducked under it nicely.
Flamengo takes one to the side of the head.
Schwarzenegger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flamengo tries to avoid it but Schwarzenegger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flamengo to the ground. Flamengo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamengo connects with a body shot.
Flamengo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzenegger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flamengo is trying to defend but Schwarzenegger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schwarzenegger trying to control from half guard but Flamengo is working away.
Flamengo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flamengo wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is looking to take a break and control but Flamengo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger 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.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the pace.
Flamengo is trying to stand back up but Schwarzenegger is controlling him
Schwarzenegger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flamengo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Schwarzenegger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severino Schwarzenegger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Flamengo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flamengo as he jumps to the side.
Schwarzenegger wants to clinch.
Schwarzenegger is looking to clinch.
Schwarzenegger fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamengo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schwarzenegger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt
letting Flamengo counter with a right hand.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flamengo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamengo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flamengo to the mat! Flamengo manages to get full guard.
Flamengo pushes Schwarzenegger off and gets back to his feet.
Schwarzenegger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Flamengo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Severino Schwarzenegger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzenegger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flamengo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwarzenegger somewhat.
Schwarzenegger is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamengo misses with a few strikes there.
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schwarzenegger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schwarzenegger has a takedown stuffed.
Flamengo stalks Schwarzenegger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schwarzenegger's face. Schwarzenegger staggers backwards, shaken.
Flamengo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flamengo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schwarzenegger dives in and grabs Flamengo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flamengo pushes down on Schwarzenegger's head and hops out.
Flamengo stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Flamengo.
Schwarzenegger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flamengo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schwarzenegger shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamengo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schwarzenegger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schwarzenegger has a takedown stuffed.
Schwarzenegger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch but Flamengo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarzenegger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flamengo.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flamengo but Flamengo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schwarzenegger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flamengo scores with a jab. Schwarzenegger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Schwarzenegger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger shoots for a takedown but Flamengo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flamengo throws a right and a left that Schwarzenegger avoids nicely.
Schwarzenegger has a takedown stuffed.
Severino Schwarzenegger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwarzenegger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schwarzenegger is trying to control the action in half guard but Flamengo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Severino Schwarzenegger.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schwarzenegger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severino Schwarzenegger!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Blagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Pfeife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Blagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernard Pfeife!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blagg dives in and grabs Pfeife's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pfeife pushes down on Blagg's head and hops out.
Pfeife throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pfeife changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pfeife sizes up Blagg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blagg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pfeife throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blagg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blagg is breathing heavily.
Blagg shoots in looking for a takedown. Pfeife tries to sprawl out of it but Blagg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pfeife manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pfeife displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blagg slips a jab and a cross from Pfeife.
Danga de danga de dang - Pfeife scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blagg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pfeife fails to land with a series of punches.
Pfeife works over Blagg's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pfeife darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pfeife drops Blagg with a beautiful combination! Blagg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pfeife is looking for the KO!
Blagg is rocked!
Pfeife steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Blagg is out on his feet! Pfeife sets himself and nearly takes Blagg's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bernard Pfeife!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Kozlaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finner Nayr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlaev comes into the arena with Drago blaring out of the sound system. Valeriy Kozlaev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Finner Nayr's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valeriy Kozlaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Finner Nayr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kozlaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nayr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kozlaev throwing strikes but missing.
Kozlaev throws and elbow that misses. Nayr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kozlaev's guard. Nice move by Nayr!
Nayr wants to stand but Kozlaev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlaev has his feet on Nayr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nayr. Kozlaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nayr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kozlaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nayr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nayr is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev is looking to take a break and control but Nayr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kozlaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nayr is trying to buck Kozlaev off.
Nayr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee asks Kozlaev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kozlaev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kozlaev wants to control but Nayr is keeping him busy.
Kozlaev 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.
Kozlaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nayr some visible discomfort.
Kozlaev trying to control the position but Nayr is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev looks up at the clock and then as Nayr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kozlaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kozlaev lands a few punches from side control.
Nayr is trying to buck Kozlaev off.
Kozlaev wants to control but Nayr is keeping him busy.
Kozlaev scoring with punches and elbows.
Kozlaev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kozlaev trying to control the action but Nayr is working from the bottom.
Nayr is trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev slows the pace down.
Nayr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kozlaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kozlaev cracks Nayr with a big right hand but Nayr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kozlaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kozlaev is looking to take a break and control but Nayr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kozlaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nayr to see if he's OK.
Nayr tries to escape but Kozlaev is in control.
Kozlaev trying to control the position but Nayr is working away.
Kozlaev controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeriy Kozlaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nayr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nayr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlaev. Kozlaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Valeriy Kozlaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nayr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nayr throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlaev moves out of range easily.
Nayr throws out a loose jab but Kozlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nayr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nayr stuffs the takedown.
Kozlaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Kozlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlaev.
Kozlaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nayr, pushing him back against the cage.
Nayr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nayr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayr is looking to stand up but Kozlaev isn't so interested in that idea.
Nayr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kozlaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nayr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kozlaev pushes down on Nayr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kozlaev wants to pass the guard but Nayr is defending well.
Kozlaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kozlaev shoots in for a takedown but Nayr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nayr works Kozlaev's body with a nice hook.
Kozlaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nayr as he jumps to the side.
Nayr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kozlaev momentarily.
Kozlaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nayr circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nayr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nayr misses with a kick to the body.
Nayr misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozlaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nayr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlaev needs to keep his hands up - Nayr had a free shot at his head there.
Kozlaev walks into a stiff left hand from Nayr.
No luck for Kozlaev with that takedown attempt.
Kozlaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nayr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kozlaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kozlaev ducks under a wild hook from Nayr.
Kozlaev tries to clinch up but Nayr circles away and keeps his distance.
Nayr lands with an overhand left.
Kozlaev shoots in for a takedown but Nayr shows good takedown defense.
Kozlaev needs to keep his hands up - Nayr had a free shot at his head there.
Kozlaev is rocked!
Nayr with a poor takedown
and Kozlaev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oh Kozlaev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nayr keeping moving, preventing Kozlaev from controlling successfully.
Nayr has momentary wrist control but Kozlaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Kozlaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayr wants to stand up but Kozlaev is controlling him.
Kozlaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nayr is looking to stand back up but Kozlaev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nayr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev prevents Nayr from standing back up.
Nayr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nayr is not content to let Kozlaev control the position.
Kozlaev passes to full mount!
Kozlaev raining down shots from the mount!
Kozlaev with shots to the head and body - Nayr looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kozlaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kozlaev working for a submission but Nayr is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finner Nayr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nayr lands a nice shot to the body.
Kozlaev closes the distance and pushes Nayr back into the cage.
Kozlaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kozlaev can't get the takedown.
Kozlaev wants a takedown.
Nayr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nayr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nayr is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlaev has double underhooks.
Kozlaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Kozlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlaev has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Nayr.
Nayr tries to break free but Kozlaev pushes him back against the cage.
Nayr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlaev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nayr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlaev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kozlaev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Nayr hold on?
Kozlaev is looking to control Nayr but Nayr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kozlaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nayr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nayr is trying to get back to his feet but Kozlaev has full control of the position and if anything, Nayr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kozlaev controls the action.
Nayr is trapped and Kozlaev is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nayr is taking damage to the body and head.
Kozlaev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayr avoids the strikes from Kozlaev.
Kozlaev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Nayr hold on?
Nayr is trying to get back to his feet but Kozlaev has full control of the position and if anything, Nayr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kozlaev thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nayr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kozlaev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nayr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kozlaev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nayr is defending well though. Kozlaev let's go of the attempt for now.
Kozlaev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nayr.
Kozlaev throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nayr could be in trouble here!
Valeriy Kozlaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozlaev scores with punches to the body.
Nayr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nayr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kozlaev.
Nayr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Nayr.
Kozlaev scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kozlaev lands punches and elbows.
Nayr looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kozlaev lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nayr holding both Kozlaev 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nayr staying busy and making it hard for Kozlaev to control.
Kozlaev scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Nayr is looking for a way out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valeriy Kozlaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kozlaev 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valeriy Kozlaev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Cerimonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oro Sein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Cerimonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oro Sein!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerimonia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sein as he jumps to the side.
Cerimonia wants to clinch.
Cerimonia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sein with a nice cross.
Cerimonia fails with a takedown attempt.
Sein misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerimonia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Cerimonia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerimonia moves forwards but Sein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cerimonia tries for a takedown but Sein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Cerimonia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerimonia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cerimonia tries to clinch there but Sein circles away.
Cerimonia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andre Cerimonia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerimonia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sein wants it to stay on the feet.
Cerimonia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sein circles away.
Sein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cerimonia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cerimonia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerimonia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sein digs a good body shot into Cerimonia's ribs.
Cerimonia fails with the takedown
and Sein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cerimonia thinking.
Cerimonia is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerimonia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sein misses with a combination
and Cerimonia counters with a nice body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cerimonia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sein connects with a crisp jab.
Cerimonia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cerimonia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerimonia manages to avoid it.
Sein lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sein thuds his right hand into Cerimonia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cerimonia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sein just misses with a punch to the body.
Cerimonia avoids the body shot from Sein.
Cerimonia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cerimonia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sein scores with a punch to the head.
Sein throws a jab when Cerimonia was well out of range.
Sein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sein lands a jab to Cerimonia's midsection.
Sein cracks Cerimonia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerimonia fails with the takedown
and Sein counters with a right hand to the body.
Cerimonia misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sein to counter with a crisp jab.
Sein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cerimonia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cerimonia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cerimonia misses with a low kick.
Sein thuds a left hand into Cerimonia's body.
Sein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sein misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerimonia tries for a takedown but Sein circles away easily
and Sein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerimonia misses with a combination
and Sein counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oro Sein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cerimonia pushes Sein up against the cage in a clinch.
Cerimonia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sein wants to stand but Cerimonia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cerimonia wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sein wants to stand but Cerimonia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cerimonia wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerimonia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cerimonia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cerimonia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cerimonia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cerimonia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sein thinking.
Cerimonia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerimonia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andre Cerimonia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Sein finds it's target.
Cerimonia shoots and misses
and Sein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cerimonia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cerimonia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerimonia has his takedown stuffed
and Sein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Cerimonia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerimonia moves away.
Cerimonia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sein lands a nice shot to the body.
Sein swinging wildly here.
Oro Sein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cerimonia tries a low kick but Sein avoids it.
Sein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sein scores with a one two! Cerimonia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cerimonia darts in trying to clinch
and Cerimonia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerimonia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cerimonia looking to finish with strikes here!
Cerimonia looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sein is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cerimonia trying to control but Sein is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerimonia controlling from the full mount.
Cerimonia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sein is looking to escape.
Cerimonia is really struggling to control Sein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sein taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andre Cerimonia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cerimonia with a poor takedown
and Sein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cerimonia.
Cerimonia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerimonia was well out of range. Poor timing from Sein.
Cerimonia tries for a takedown but Sein circles away easily
and Sein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Cerimonia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerimonia moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerimonia misses with a few strikes there.
Sein connects with a looping right hand.
Cerimonia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cerimonia tries to clinch up
and Sein counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sein scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Sein.
Cerimonia tries to clinch but Sein moves away
and Sein counters with a straight right hand.
Cerimonia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerimonia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cerimonia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerimonia fails with the takedown
and Sein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sein.
Cerimonia misses with a takedown
and Sein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cerimonia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cerimonia has his takedown stuffed
and Sein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sein works Cerimonia's body with a nice hook.
Cerimonia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sein counters with a three punch combo that has Cerimonia backing up. Cerimonia nods at Sein to acknowledge the strikes.
Sein scores with a jab to the head.
Cerimonia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerimonia misses with a takedown attempt
and Sein counters with a right hand to the body.
Sein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerimonia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oro Sein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sein misses with a body shot
and Cerimonia counters by clinching up.
Sein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cerimonia at a distance.
Cerimonia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sein counters with a two punch combo.
Sein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cerimonia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cerimonia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cerimonia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sein looks to throw the jab but Cerimonia is out of range.
Cerimonia throws a series of punches but Sein moves out of range.
Cerimonia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sein counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sein misses the target.
Cerimonia tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oro Sein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sein 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oro Sein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen É so pentada violenta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ramon Martin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Martin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe is looking to chop away at Martin's legs.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martin showed some decent athleticism there.
Joe gets full guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin throws and elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martin's guard. Nice move by Joe!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe slips nicely into half guard.
Joe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Martin.
Joe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Martin wants to control but Joe postures up.
Joe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Martin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe working the head and body with strikes.
Martin gets back to half guard.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.
Martin 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.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joe passes into half guard.
Martin wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
Martin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Joe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Martin looking for submissions off his back.
Martin has hold of Joe's hands but Joe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joe's back!
Martin looking to break Joe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Martin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Martin looks gassed!
Martin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Joe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Martin doesn't have the hooks in and Joe manages to turn into his guard.
Joe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe postures up.
Joe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joe with a nice head shot there.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe lands a couple of digs.
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin can't keep his opponent in guard - Joe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martin wants to control but Joe passes into side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramon Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control.
Martin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joe's best efforts.
Martin pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joe working the head and body with strikes.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe tries to pass to full mount but Martin defends it.
Joe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joe's back!
Joe trying to control the hands but Martin won't let him.
Joe surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Martin keeps control of the position as Joe tries to break free.
Joe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Joe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Martin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin tries to keep control of the position but Joe is staying busy.
Joe is really stuck here.
Joe just looking to survive in the bad position.
Martin working for the choke.
Martin keeps control of the position as Joe tries to break free.
Joe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Joe defends the submission attempt.
Joe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe tries to get out of the position.
Martin is just content to waste time from the top position. Joe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joe 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joe has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
Martin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joe's guard.
Martin is trying to control. Joe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Martin is thwarting Joe's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.
Martin struggling a bit here.
Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Joe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Martin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Joe scoring with punches from side control.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joe working the head and body with strikes.
Joe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Joe lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Joe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Joe lands a few punches from side control.
Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Joe is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe grinds an elbow into Martin's temple.
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Martin manages to get back to half guard.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Glass Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joe's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control the position but Joe frees himself and scrambles - Martin manages to regain control in side control.
Joe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joe can't do much from the bottom here.
Martin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joe is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Martin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joe!
Joe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramon Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin fails to take his opponent's back.
Joe is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Martin.
Martin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe tries to lock up and control but Martin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martin goes for an armbar but Joe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix comes to the cage accompanied by Are You Experienced- The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timi Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Ferro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position.
Ferro wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hendrix gets back to full guard.
Ferro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hendrix is proving hard to escape from.
Hendrix trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hendrix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferro tries to clinch but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendrix throws a big shot that misses.
Hendrix throws a lazy right hand but Ferro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hendrix leaves Ferro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferro misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hendrix tries to circle away but Ferro has him pinned against the cage.
Ferro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hendrix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hendrix really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferro is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendrix has double underhooks.
Ferro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hendrix has Ferro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferro working hard to break the clinch.
Ferro is trying to break free.
Ferro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendrix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hendrix misses with a wild combination.
Ferro tries to clinch but Hendrix moves out of range.
Ferro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferro shoots in but Hendrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendrix throws a big shot that misses.
Hendrix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hendrix is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferro has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix throws and elbow that misses. Ferro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hendrix's guard. Nice move by Ferro!
Ferro preventing the sweep.
Ferro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ferro stopping the sweep attempt from Hendrix.
Hendrix thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hendrix moves out of range as Ferro strikes.
Ferro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendrix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferro.
Timi Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Ferro.
Hendrix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendrix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferro misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Ferro misses.
Hendrix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hendrix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hendrix gets the takedown into side control.
Hendrix tries to score with some ground and pound. Ferro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hendrix scoring with punches from side control.
Ferro manages to get back to half guard.
Ferro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendrix.
Ferro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferro.
Ferro looks gassed!
Hendrix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendrix has managed to get both his arms back between Ferro's legs - danger averted.
Hendrix prevents Ferro from getting back to his feet.
Ferro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position.
Hendrix punching from the bottom.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but Ferro is controlling well.
Hendrix misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position.
Ferro seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferro decides to return to a standing position.
Hendrix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferro looks to land a combination but Hendrix avoids it well.
Hendrix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferro did well to prevent Hendrix getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferro gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Ferro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hendrix.
Hendrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferro.
Ferro tries to bum rush Hendrix with a series of wild strikes but Hendrix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferro throws a right and a left that Hendrix avoids nicely.
Jerry Ferro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferro misses with a double jab.
Hendrix looks for the body kick but Ferro saw that one coming.
Ferro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Hendrix.
Ferro misses with a takedown
and Hendrix counters with a takedown into side control.
Hendrix scoring with punches and elbows.
Timi Hendrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferro is breathing heavily.
Hendrix scoring with punches and elbows.
Ferro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hendrix lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix landing a few strikes.
Hendrix is chipping away with strikes.
Ferro is looking for a sweep.
Hendrix is putting a hurting on Ferro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hendrix goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hendrix but great work by Ferro.
Hendrix tries to buck Ferro off but Ferro is having none of it.
Ferro decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hendrix to his feet.
Ferro darts in and clinches Hendrix up against the cage.
Ferro tries to break the clinch but Hendrix is controlling the position.
Ferro prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendrix looking to stall.
Ferro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferro scores with a one two! Hendrix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ferro misses with a takedown attempt
so Hendrix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferro trying to keep a closed guard but Hendrix is proving a slippery customer.
Hendrix postures up in Ferro's guard and throws a big left but Ferro blocks it.
Ferro keeping full guard, as Hendrix tries to pass.
Ferro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendrix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendrix throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendrix defends it easily.
Hendrix stopping the sweep attempt from Ferro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferro's head.
Ferro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hendrix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hendrix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hendrix connects with a couple of short punches.
Hendrix passes Ferro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hendrix working over Ferro with some ground and pound. Ferro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hendrix slips a nice elbow through Ferro's hands, connecting with Ferro's forehead.
Ferro is looking to escape.
Hendrix thows a huge punch but Ferro dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hendrix lands strikes from half guard.
Ferro taking some punishment here, with Hendrix in his half guard.
Ferro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendrix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hendrix working Ferro over with strikes.
Ferro trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferro moves in looking to clinch but Hendrix pushes him off.
Hendrix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferro is defended easily by Hendrix.
Timi Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Ferro.
Hendrix misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timi Hendrix 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hendrix throws a shot from downtown. Ferro moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Ferro.
Ferro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hendrix throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferro trying to keep a closed guard but Hendrix is proving a slippery customer.
Hendrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendrix throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hendrix lands a couple of digs.
Ferro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendrix.
Ferro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendrix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferro has momentary wrist control but Hendrix slips an elbow through the middle.
Hendrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferro is keeping the position for now.
Ferro trying to control the position.
Ferro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hendrix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferro wants to stand but Hendrix is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hendrix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferro did well to prevent Hendrix getting side control.
Ferro trying to control but Hendrix postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendrix lands a nice short elbow.
Ferro works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferro controls Hendrix momentarily but Hendrix frees himself.
Hendrix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferro wants to stand up but Hendrix is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hendrix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendrix throwing strikes but missing.
Ferro has his foot on Hendrix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendrix works his way back into a safe position though.
Hendrix chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendrix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendrix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix throws a strike but Ferro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hendrix throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hendrix has a closed guard, preventing Ferro from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Ferro misses.
Ferro throws a series of punches but Hendrix moves out of range.
Ferro punishes Hendrix's body with a nice straight punch.
Hendrix clinches but Ferro breaks the clinch
and Ferro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hendrix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hendrix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferro is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timi Hendrix.
I think Hendrix 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Weasley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weasley comes to the cage accompanied by TIME TO GO. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonny Weasley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samir Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn closes the distance and clinches up with Weasley, looking for a takedown. Kahn pushes Weasley against the cage but Weasley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samir Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weasley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kahn actively working from the bottom here.
Kahn is trying to maintain the position but Weasley is very close to passing his half guard.
Weasley is trying to control the action in half guard but Kahn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Weasley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weasley is aware though and is defending well.
Kahn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weasley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Weasley from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weasley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weasley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weasley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kahn looking for a guillotine here but Weasley defends easily.
Kahn looks gassed!
Weasley 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.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Weasley from controlling successfully.
Weasley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weasley 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.
Kahn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Weasley 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 Kahn.
Weasley tries for a kimura but Kahn is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Weasley stalls from top position.
Weasley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Weasley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kahn wants to control but Weasley postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasley trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Weasley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kahn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kahn struggling a bit here.
Kahn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kahn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahn is defending against the submission attempts here by Weasley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weasley is trying to control the action in half guard but Kahn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kahn strikes from the bottom but Weasley passes into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weasley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kahn wants to hold on but Weasley pushes him away.
Kahn is looking to improve his position but Weasley isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weasley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kahn is looking to escape.
Kahn tries to lock up and control but Weasley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Weasley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kahn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Weasley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kahn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weasley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kahn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weasley passes into half guard.
Weasley 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.
Kahn actively working from the bottom here.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasley is trying to work for a kimura but Kahn is defending well.
Weasley seems to be working for a kimura but Kahn defends the submission attempt.
Kahn is trying to get back to full guard.
Weasley is looking for a kimura but Kahn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Weasley to get the leverage.
Weasley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahn keeps working.
Kahn tries to roll over but Weasley keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kahn with a poor takedown
and Weasley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kahn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weasley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weasley has managed to get both his arms back between Kahn's legs - danger averted.
Weasley wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving.
Kahn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Weasley 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 Kahn.
Weasley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kahn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weasley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kahn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Weasley working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasley tries for a kimura but Kahn is defending well.
Weasley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kahn is avoiding damage well.
Weasley trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Weasley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kahn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kahn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Weasley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kahn is looking to control Weasley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kahn avoid being mounted?
Kahn actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kahn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weasley pulls his head out easily.
Weasley is keen to just control but Kahn is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Weasley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kahn manages to pull guard.
Kahn working for a triangle but Weasley defends it easily.
Weasley content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Weasley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Weasley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kahn is staying active underneath Weasley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kahn is trying to control but can't.
Weasley is working for a kimura but Kahn is defending it quite comfortably.
Kahn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weasley is working away from the top position though.
Kahn is staying active underneath Weasley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn looking for submissions off his back.
Kahn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weasley is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kahn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weasley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Weasley.
Weasley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weasley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weasley has managed to get both his arms back between Kahn's legs - danger averted.
Weasley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weasley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kahn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weasley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is looking for a triangle here but Weasley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Weasley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kahn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Weasley wants to control but Kahn is keeping him busy.
Kahn is looking to reverse the position.
Weasley is looking to take a break and control but Kahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weasley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kahn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Weasley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Weasley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weasley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Weasley working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kahn shoots and misses
and Weasley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kahn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weasley sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Weasley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kahn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kahn shrugs it off.
Weasley avoids the attempt from Kahn to control.
Kahn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kahn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahn trying to control but Weasley postures up.
Weasley wants to take a breather but Kahn is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Weasley seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Weasley clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kahn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kahn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weasley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kahn stays in close to Weasley's body and controls the position.
Weasley wants to sweep but no luck.
Kahn wants to pass the guard but Weasley is keeping the position.
Weasley looking to control.
Weasley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kahn!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Weasley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kahn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn tries to buck Weasley off but Weasley is having none of it.
Kahn wants to control but Weasley postures up.
Weasley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kahn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kahn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Weasley is tapping! Great win for Kahn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samir Kahn!
Samir Kahn is the new bantamweight champion!
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