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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argo Gulskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Wall!
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, Argo Gulskii!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gulskii trying to control but Wall is working from the bottom.
Wall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gulskii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wall is keeping the position for now.
Gulskii decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wall with a poor takedown
and Gulskii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wall won't be happy with that.
Gulskii wants to control but Wall is keeping him busy.
Wall is looking to regain half guard here but Gulskii keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gulskii lands a big shot there that rocks Wall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gulskii raining down shots from the mount!
Wall is rocked!
Wall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Wall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wall taking shots to the head.
Gulskii with shots to the head and body - Wall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gulskii looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wall tries to hold on but Gulskii postures up.
Wall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gulskii scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gulskii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gulskii with good strikes from the mount here!
Wall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gulskii controlling from the full mount.
Gulskii landing strikes from the mount and Wall is in trouble!
Gulskii controlling from the full mount.
Wall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gulskii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wall seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gulskii cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gulskii controlling from mount.
Wall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gulskii controlling the position easily from mount.
Wall is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gulskii avoids the attempt from Wall to control.
Gulskii scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Paul Wall has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulskii looking to control but Wall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gulskii lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wall hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Gulskii.
BOOM! Gulskii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gulskii connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wall is working to get back to half guard.
Gulskii lands a big shot there that rocks Wall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paul Wall's cut is getting worse.
Gulskii looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wall is desperately trying to improve his position but Gulskii has a good base and remains in mount.
Wall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gulskii on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wall tries to hold on but Gulskii pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argo Gulskii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Wall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gulskii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wall tries to keep at a distance but Gulskii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gulskii gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gulskii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gulskii.
Gulskii stands up from half guard.
Wall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gulskii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wall.
Wall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gulskii's thigh. Gulskii counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall looking to sit in guard and control but Gulskii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gulskii is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulskii won't allow Wall to sweep him here.
Gulskii trying to control the position from guard on top but Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argo Gulskii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gulskii stands up from Wall's guard - Gulskii perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wall fails with the takedown
and Gulskii counters with a single leg into guard. Wall didn't expect that.
Gulskii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulskii cracks Wall with a solid left hand.
Gulskii is pushing down on Wall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wall is fighting to maintain full guard but Gulskii has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gulskii not doing much here.
Gulskii decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gulskii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wall!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulskii avoids the attempt from Wall to control.
Wall tries to reverse the position but Gulskii maintains control.
Wall tries to hold on but Gulskii postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall can't escape the position.
Wall wants to hold on but Gulskii pushes him away.
Wall is in a horrible position here. Gulskii smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gulskii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wall is looking to escape.
Wall is working to get back to half guard.
Gulskii lands with some strikes.
Gulskii prevents Wall from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall is in a horrible position here. Gulskii smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gulskii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wall is looking to escape.
Wall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gulskii throws some wild stikes that Wall manages to avoid easily.
Wall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gulskii trying to control the action but Wall is working from the bottom.
Gulskii working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gulskii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gulskii working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Gulskii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Wall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Wall's cut.
That's time! Wall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gulskii clinches up with Wall and pushes him back against the cage.
Gulskii turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gulskii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wall can't do much from the bottom here.
Gulskii working the ground and pound from side control.
Gulskii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wall is being controlled here.
Gulskii lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wall down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gulskii working the ground and pound.
Gulskii has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wall!
Gulskii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gulskii dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulskii landing shots from mount.
Gulskii cracks Wall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gulskii landing shots from mount.
Gulskii content just to control the position here.
Wall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paul Wall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gulskii looking to finish Wall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wall!
Wall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gulskii landing strikes from the mount and Wall is in trouble!
Gulskii fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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.
Gulskii quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gulskii but it's paid off an Wall is forced to tap! Nice work by Gulskii.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Argo Gulskii!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oohlong Phart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Daez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oohlong Phart!
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, Rick Daez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daez misses with a few strikes there.
Phart looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Phart stuffs the takedown attempt from Daez. Daez gets slowly back to his feet.
Daez misses with a head kick.
Daez moves into the clinch.
Daez breaks the clinch.
Daez scores with a jab.
Phart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phart. Phart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daez clinches up against the cage.
Daez breaks from the clinch.
Phart misses with a kick to the body.
Phart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daez.
Daez throws a right and a left that Phart avoids nicely.
Phart tries to clinch but Daez moves out of range.
Phart fails with a takedown attempt.
Phart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Phart tries to keep at a distance but Daez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daez is trying to break free.
Daez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Phart is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phart slips a jab and a cross from Daez.
Daez fails to land with a series of punches.
Daez digs a good hook to Phart's body.
Daez takes the fight into the clinch.
Phart is working for takedown but Daez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daez looks to land a combination but Phart avoids it well.
Phart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daez. Daez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daez.
Daez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice combination there by Phart.
Daez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phart avoids the head kick by Daez.
Phart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daez fails with the takedown.
Oohlong Phart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Daez.
Daez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daez clinches up against the cage.
Phart has picked Daez up - he's going for a ride! Phart dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daez tries to roll over but Phart keeps him under control.
Daez wants to control but Phart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daez moves into full guard.
Daez is trying to control the position but Phart postures up.
Phart preventing the sweep.
Daez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phart controls the pace.
Phart stands up from Daez's guard - Phart perhaps looking for a knockout.
Phart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daez counters with a big head kick but Phart shrugs it off.
Daez throws a nice looking combination but Phart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Phart counters with a left and a right that stings Daez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daez 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.
Daez throwing strikes but missing.
Daez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daez drops back looking for a leg! Phart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phart manages to kick Daez off! Daez jumps back into Phart's guard.
Phart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Daez there.
Daez seems to be working for a kimura but Phart defends the submission attempt.
Daez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Daez wants to take a breather but Phart is having none of it.
Daez wants to work for an arm triangle but Phart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daez stops Phart from getting back to his feet.
Daez trying to control the action but Phart is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Phart controls his leg.
Phart wants to get back to his feet.
Daez wants to take a breather but Phart is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daez swats away the attempt to clinch by Phart.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Daez has eaten all the pies!
Daez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daez tries for a takedown but Phart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phart pushes Daez up against the cage in a clinch.
Daez wants a takedown.
Daez can't break the clinch.
Phart avoiding damage as Daez throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Daez dominated that round.
That's time! Phart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phart taking a bit of punishment here - Daez scoring with strikes.
Daez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Phart to his feet.
Daez rushes Phart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Phart struggles to land a body shot inside as Daez controls his hands.
Daez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daez manages to break the clinch.
Daez scores with a three punch combo!
Daez lands a nice shot that snaps Phart's head back.
Daez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phart.
Daez goes for a takedown attempt but Phart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daez fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phart swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Daez.
Phart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phart moves in looking to clinch but Daez pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daez connects with a looping right hand.
Rick Daez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daez is looking to clinch but Phart is avoiding it.
Daez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phart backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Daez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daez advances nicely into full mount.
Daez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Phart has worked his arm free - good work by Phart!
Phart regains half guard there - taking advantage of Daez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Daez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daez wants to take a breather but Phart is having none of it.
Daez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Daez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phart is staying active underneath Daez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Daez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phart is trying to control but can't.
Daez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daez wants to control but Phart is keeping him busy.
Daez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daez trying to control the action but Phart is working from the bottom.
Phart actively working from the bottom here.
Phart is looking to control Daez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phart avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rick Daez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daez.
Phart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phart.
Phart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daez's guard.
Phart postures up.
Phart stands and steps away. Daez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Phart wants to clinch up but Daez keeps it at a distance.
Phart shoots in looking for a takedown. Daez tries to sprawl out of it but Phart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phart tries to keep at a distance but Daez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daez can't break the clinch.
Daez is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daez has managed to clinch.
Daez breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Daez.
Phart swats away the attempt to clinch by Daez.
Daez wants to clinch.
Rick Daez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phart's head backwards.
Daez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oohlong Phart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daez has had enough of the clinch but Phart keeps him there for the moment.
Daez stops a takedown attempt from Phart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oohlong Phart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daez can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Daez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Daez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Daez does no damage.
Daez throws a combination. Phart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phart tries to bench press Daez off him but Daez keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Daez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daez scoring with punches and elbows.
Daez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phart controls the position for a moment.
Phart takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Daez lands a few punches from side control.
Daez lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daez gets the takedown into side control.
Phart takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Daez is working Phart over with some ground and pound from side control.
Daez controls the position from side control.
Daez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Phart gets back to half guard.
Daez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phart trying to control but Daez postures up.
Daez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daez wants to control but Phart is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daez trying to mount his opponent but Phart defends it.
Daez prevents Phart from improving his position.
Phart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daez.
Daez is thwarting Phart's attempts to control the position.
Daez lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daez wants to pass to mount but Phart is defending the position.
Phart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phart is rocked!
Daez works his way into full mount!
Daez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daez lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Phart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daez with a couple of short strikes.
Daez with the ground and pound from mount.
Daez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phart hang on?
Phart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Daez.
Phart is in a horrible position here. Daez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Daez landing punches.
The referee warns Phart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phart wants to hold on but Daez pushes him away.
Daez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daez controlling his opponent.
Daez with shots to the head and body - Phart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Phart seems to have got his legs back now.
Daez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Daez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Phart is desperately trying to improve his position but Daez has a good base and remains in mount.
Daez controlling the pace for now.
Phart is squirming around, avoiding Daez's attempts to control the action.
Daez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daez scoring with strikes but Phart is staying in there.
Daez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Daez with good strikes from the mount here!
Oohlong Phart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phart swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Daez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Daez!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hall Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall Wall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Buffalo Bill's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buffalo Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hall Wall!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wall looking to pass the guard.
Wall wants to control from the top but Bill keeps moving.
Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bill is keeping the position for now.
Wall looking to sit in guard and control but Bill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bill is looking to advance position but Wall has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wall punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wall landing punches.
Wall trying to control but Bill is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill wants to hold on but Wall pushes him away.
Bill is trying desperately to improve position.
Bill is working hard here to advance position.
Bill tries to lock up and control but Wall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wall scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wall trying to control but Bill is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Wall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bill is trying desperately to improve position.
Bill stops Wall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wall is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bill can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bill defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wall.
Bill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bill regains half guard.
Wall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill trying to control from the bottom.
Wall is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Bill manages to get to full guard.
Bill is breathing heavily.
Bill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wall wants to control from the top but Bill keeps moving.
Wall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bill's guard.
Bill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill looking for a guillotine here but Wall defends easily.
Bill looking for a guillotine here but Wall defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall working some strikes from top position.
Bill is controlling Wall's posture.
Bill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bill wants to stand up but Wall is controlling him.
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 Buffalo Bill will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bill stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Bill shoots in.
Bill wants to clinch.
Bill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bill rushes Wall and presses him up against the cage.
Wall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wall wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall jumps guard and drags Bill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bill is one step ahead there.
Bill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wall is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill connects with a couple of short punches.
Bill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bill wants to pass the guard but Wall is keeping the position.
Bill advances position into side control!
Bill stands up and beckons Wall to his feet.
Wall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bill to the mat! Bill manages to get full guard.
Bill keeping moving, preventing Wall from controlling successfully.
Wall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bill has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill landing some decent shots from guard.
Wall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wall scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wall looks to clinch
and Bill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wall won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Wall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wall is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Wall is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall is looking for a sweep.
Wall throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
You can see the frustration on Wall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wall shoots in for a takedown but Bill shows good takedown defense.
Buffalo Bill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hall Wall.
Bill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wall counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bill's guard now.
Bill has a closed guard, preventing Wall from standing up.
Bill wants to sweep here but Wall controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wall has given up his back. Will we see Bill going for some submissions?
Bill looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bill throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wall covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bill tries to keep control of the position but Wall is staying busy.
Wall trying to control the position but Bill manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wall can't escape the position.
Wall breaks Bill's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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 Buffalo Bill will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bill counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wall!
Wall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wall is controlling an arm, preventing Bill from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bill scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wall?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bill is retaining full guard.
Bill wants to sweep but no luck.
Bill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bill working a defensive guard but Wall passes into half guard.
Bill wants to improve his position but Wall is controlling well.
Wall wants to stand up but Bill has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill looking for a guillotine here but Wall defends easily.
Wall won't allow Bill to sweep him here.
Bill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wall!
Wall tries to improve his position but instead Bill has taken his back!
I really don't envy Wall right now.
Wall has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Wall turns into Bill and is now in his guard.
Bill 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Wall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bill 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.
Wall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bill is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wall wants to control from the top but Bill keeps moving.
Bill trying to keep a closed guard but Wall is proving a slippery customer.
Wall trying to control but Bill is working from the bottom.
Bill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bill is trying to control the action in half guard but Wall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall wants to improve his position but Bill is controlling well.
Wall wants to sweep but Bill has passed to side control!
Wall is trying to get back to half guard.
Wall seems a little lost for a moment, as Bill dominates the positioning.
Bill stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bill.
Buffalo Bill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wall pushes Bill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hall Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wall tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buffalo Bill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bill has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buffalo Bill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones McBoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones McBoo 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bones McBoo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon shoots in but no luck this time.
McBoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dillon counters with a shoot takedown. McBoo fights it but they end up in guard.
Dillon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McBoo, up you get!
Dillon avoids the head kick by McBoo.
McBoo wants to clinch up but Dillon keeps it at a distance.
McBoo moves in looking to clinch but Dillon pushes him off.
McBoo moves out of range of the body kick from Dillon.
McBoo looks to land a combination but Dillon avoids it well.
McBoo has his takedown stuffed
and Dillon counters with a nice double leg into side control. McBoo won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on McBoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dillon has hold of McBoo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McBoo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dillon cranks the arm and McBoo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McBoo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kjell Dillon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Schneidmiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saddam Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wicked. Saddam Hussain has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Schneidmiller!
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, Saddam Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneidmiller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Hussain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hussain content to control rather than advance.
Schneidmiller is defending against the submission attempts here by Hussain.
Schneidmiller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hussain wants to work for an arm triangle but Schneidmiller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schneidmiller scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hussain manages to mount him!
Schneidmiller tries to hold on but Hussain pushes him away.
Hussain goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Schneidmiller is on top in guard.
Schneidmiller won't allow Hussain to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneidmiller tries to stand but Hussain is controlling from the bottom.
Hussain is looking for a triangle but Schneidmiller pushes his legs off easily.
Schneidmiller wants to stand but Hussain is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hussain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Schneidmiller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hussain looks gassed!
Hussain shoots for a takedown but Schneidmiller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schneidmiller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Hussain counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneidmiller 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.
Schneidmiller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schneidmiller is looking to stand up but Hussain isn't so interested in that idea.
Schneidmiller can't keep his opponent in guard - Hussain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hussain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hussain tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Schneidmiller.
Hussain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hussain lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saddam Hussain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Ivory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongo Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allen Ivory!
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, Bongo Bong!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bong but Bong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivory shoots in but Bong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Ivory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivory sprawls well initially but Bong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivory trying to control from the bottom.
Bong wants to control but Ivory is keeping him busy.
Bong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bong trying to pass the guard but Ivory defending well.
Bong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is working for a submission of some sort.
Bong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ivory misses with a takedown
and Bong counters with a shoot takedown. Ivory fights it but they end up in guard.
Ivory lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bong!
Ivory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bong is looking to escape.
Ivory raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong is squirming around, avoiding Ivory's attempts to control the action.
Ivory is really struggling to control Bong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bong is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivory has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivory trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivory with the ground and pound from mount.
Bong working to try and regain half guard.
Ivory scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bong?
Ivory controlling from mount.
Bong is trying to reverse the position but instead Ivory has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong trying to control the position but Ivory manages to sink in the hooks.
Bong looks gassed!
Bong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivory kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bong staying busy and making it hard for Ivory to control.
Bong trying to control the hands but Ivory won't let him.
Bong defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ivory's arms.
Ivory trying to control.
Bong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ivory's guard. Nice work there by Bong.
Ivory is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivory manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bong manages to get himself to full guard.
Bong 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.
Ivory is stalling in the full guard.
Bong wants to sweep here but Ivory controlling him for the moment.
Ivory 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bongo Bong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ivory fails with the takedown
and Bong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ivory's guard now.
Ivory trying to keep a closed guard but Bong is proving a slippery customer.
Bong throws a big right hand that misses.
Bong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivory swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivory works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bong postures up.
Bong trying to control but Ivory is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bong has a takedown stuffed.
Ivory tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivory wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ivory can't keep his opponent in guard - Bong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Bong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ivory wants to control but Bong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivory has hold of Bong's hands but Bong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bong is working for a kimura but Ivory is defending it quite comfortably.
Bongo Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivory is staying active underneath Bong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivory slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bong postures up in Ivory's guard and throws a big left but Ivory blocks it.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Bong connects with a couple of short punches.
Ivory is trying to keep Bong in close.
Bong thows a big elbow that misses.
Bong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivory trying to control here.
Bong working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ivory's thigh. Ivory counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bong passes Ivory's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bong not doing much here.
Bong is working for a submission of some sort.
Ivory is trying to control but can't.
Bong throwing shots but Ivory is blocking nicely.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Ivory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bong in particular looking to stall.
Bong is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bong gets the takedown into side control.
Bong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bong taking a breather here.
Bong trying to control the action but Ivory is working from the bottom.
Bong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivory has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bong swings around for an armbar but Ivory sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bong's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bongo Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Bong moves out of range as Ivory strikes.
Ivory gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bong counters with a single leg into guard. Ivory didn't expect that.
Ivory keeping full guard, as Bong tries to pass.
Ivory is trying to keep Bong in close.
Ivory wants to stand up but Bong is controlling him.
Ivory keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Ivory looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivory is working hard here to advance position.
Ivory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bong controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong has gone for a leg lock! Ivory slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bong's guard.
Ivory works over Bong with some ground and pound from guard.
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet.
Bong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bong has control of Ivory's left arm, preventing Ivory from doing any damage.
Bong wants to sweep here but Ivory controlling him for the moment.
Allen Ivory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Ivory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bong lands a nice forearm strike.
Ivory striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ivory wants to control but Bong postures up.
Bong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivory is looking for a sweep.
Ivory is trying to buck Bong off.
Bong working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bong blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivory with a poor takedown
so Bong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ivory keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Ivory 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.
Ivory controls Bong momentarily but Bong frees himself.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivory is trying to hold Bong in close to prevent damage but Bong has managed to pass into half guard.
Bong works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ivory manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bong tries for a kimura but Ivory is defending well.
Ivory manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ivory winds up and cracks Bong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivory prevents Bong from improving his position.
Bong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bongo Bong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bongo Bong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JB Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and thteve thnake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JB Holmes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, thteve thnake!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a series of punches but thnake avoids them all with ease.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but thnake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
thnake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - thnake lands in his opponent's guard.
Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for thnake on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as thnake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
thnake wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
thnake trying to move into half guard but instead Holmes has managed to sweep!
thnake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
thnake throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
thnake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
thnake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thnake has his foot on Holmes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes works his way back into a safe position though.
thnake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
thnake looks gassed!
thnake is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
Holmes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by thnake or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes which made him look bad.
Holmes Rushes thnake and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! thnake is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Holmes Piles on the pressure and thnake crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JB Holmes!
JB Holmes is the new featherweight champion!
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