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BCL 13 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Captain Foolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Grifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Grifin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Foolio!
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, Forrest Grifin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foolio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grifin.
Grifin shoots in looking for a takedown. Foolio tries to sprawl out of it but Grifin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foolio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foolio is defended easily by Grifin.
Grifin clinches up with Foolio and pushes him back against the cage.
Grifin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foolio.
Grifin drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grifin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Foolio controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foolio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grifin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foolio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Captain Foolio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grifin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foolio tries to avoid it but Grifin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foolio to the ground. Foolio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foolio shoots in looking for a takedown but Grifin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foolio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Foolio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foolio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grifin.
Grifin avoids the head kick by Foolio.
Grifin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grifin tries to clinch but Foolio moves out of range.
Foolio shoots for a double leg takedown but Grifin sprawls well. He's pushed Foolio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grifin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grifin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foolio looks for the body kick but Grifin saw that one coming.
Foolio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grifin manages to pull guard.
Foolio wants to control from the top but Grifin keeps moving.
Foolio throwing strikes but missing.
Foolio sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Captain Foolio.
Grifin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foolio shoots in looking for a takedown. Grifin tries to sprawl out of it but Foolio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grifin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foolio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grifin.
Foolio instigates a clinch.
Grifin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grifin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Foolio manages to break the clinch.
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 Captain Foolio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Foolio misses with a hook. Grifin ducked under it nicely.
Foolio shoots in but Grifin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foolio pushes Grifin up against the cage in a clinch.
Foolio misses with a punch on the inside.
Foolio is working for takedown but Grifin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grifin has had enough of the clinch but Foolio keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Foolio wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Foolio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foolio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grifin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foolio tries to pull guard but Grifin won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grifin jumps guard but Foolio stands there with Grifin around his waist. Grifin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grifin is trying to push Foolio away but Foolio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foolio jumps guard but Grifin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grifin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grifin tries to pull guard but Foolio won't allow it.
Foolio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grifin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grifin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Foolio after a bit of a struggle.
Grifin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foolio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grifin has Foolio up against the cage in a clinch.
Grifin is trying to break the clinch but Foolio has him pressed against the cage.
Grifin decides to pull guard.
Foolio gets to his feet. Grifin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Foolio fails to land the takedown.
Foolio shoots for a double leg takedown but Grifin sprawls well. He's pushed Foolio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grifin has managed to clinch.
Grifin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foolio to keep the fight standing.
Foolio wants a takedown but no success here.
Grifin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Foolio is trying to drag Grifin to the mat but Grifin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Foolio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grifin after a bit of a struggle.
Foolio is working for takedown but Grifin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grifin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foolio has him pressed against the cage.
Foolio is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grifin lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grifin.
Forrest Grifin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Foolio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grifin's efforts to push away.
Grifin stalling in the clinch.
Grifin has had enough of the clinch but Foolio keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Grifin to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foolio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grifin after a bit of a struggle.
Grifin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grifin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Grifin 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. And we move into the final round!
Foolio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grifin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foolio defends it nicely.
Foolio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grifin closes the distance and pushes Foolio back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grifin.
Grifin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foolio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grifin tries for a takedown but Foolio manages to get underhooks.
Captain Foolio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Grifin.
Grifin lands an uppercut.
Foolio decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grifin wants to pass the guard but Foolio is keeping the position.
Foolio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grifin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Foolio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foolio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foolio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grifin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foolio defends it nicely.
Foolio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grifin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foolio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grifin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foolio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grifin swivels and escapes.
Grifin clinches up with Foolio and pushes him back against the cage.
Foolio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grifin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Captain Foolio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grifin clinches up with Foolio and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Grifin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foolio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grifin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grifin fails to land with a series of punches.
Grifin moves in looking to clinch but Foolio pushes him off.
Grifin forces Foolio back against the cage and clinches.
Grifin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foolio uses from the top position.
Foolio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grifin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foolio has Grifin in his guard.
Grifin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foolio keeping moving, preventing Grifin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grifin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foolio is keeping the position for now.
Foolio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grifin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grifin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grifin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Grifin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grifin 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Grifin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcio Mixirica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Vims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcio Mixirica has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcio Mixirica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Vims!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mixirica throws a lazy head kick
and Vims cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Marcio Mixirica has been cut.
Vims lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mixirica shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vims sprawls well. Vims wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mixirica gets slowly back to his feet.
Mixirica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mixirica takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mixirica throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcio Mixirica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vims displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mixirica.
Mixirica fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mixirica.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcio Mixirica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mixirica misses with a takedown attempt
and Vims counters with a right hand to the body.
Mixirica fails with the takedown
and Vims counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Vims. That snapped Mixirica's head back.
Mixirica fails to land with a series of punches.
Vims lands a right hook to the body.
Mixirica tries to clinch up.
Paul Vims is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mixirica takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vims avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mixirica darts in trying to clinch
and Vims counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mixirica is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vims throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mixirica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mixirica shoots in and drives through. Vims sprawls well.
Mixirica tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vims counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixirica shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vims but Vims pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vims is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Mixirica misses.
Mixirica with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vims counters with a left to the body.
Vims fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mixirica looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mixirica takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vims connects with a jab.
Vims scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vims fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mixirica looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vims ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mixirica looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vims lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mixirica. Vims pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Vims!
Our winner, Paul Vims, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dy Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dy Batista has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luiz Oliveira's chin.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dy Batista!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batista but Batista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Batista sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batista counters with a crisp one two that drops Oliveira! Batista thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Oliveira to his feet! Oliveira is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Batista.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oliveira.
The strikes coming from Oliveira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Batista tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliveira has hold of Batista's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Batista tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Oliveira cranks the arm and Batista screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Batista, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Oliveira!
An out of breath Luiz Oliveira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Ravenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by House Boulevard - Set Me Free. Kale Ravenal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kale Ravenal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Kale Ravenal has been cut.
Ravenal closes the distance and clinches.
Kruger jumps guard but Ravenal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kruger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ravenal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger scores with a punch to the head.
Ravenal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ravenal tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ravenal wants to improve his position but Kruger is controlling well.
Kruger is working for a kimura but Ravenal is defending it quite comfortably.
Kruger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ravenal defends it well.
Ravenal is refusing to be controlled, as Kruger sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal gets back to full guard.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
Kruger looking to sit in guard and control but Ravenal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ravenal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ravenal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruger trying to control the position here.
Kruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal postures up.
Ravenal wants to stand but Kruger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ravenal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruger has momentary wrist control but Ravenal slips an elbow through the middle.
Ravenal throws a big right hand that misses.
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ravenal defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruger managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ravenal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ravenal is aware though and is defending well.
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Ravenal pushes his legs off easily.
Kruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ravenal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ravenal distracts Kruger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal scoring with some ground and pound.
Ravenal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Ravenal from controlling successfully.
Kruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ravenal defends well.
Ravenal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger wants to sweep here but Ravenal controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ravenal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Ravenal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ravenal tries to clinch up.
Ravenal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruger, pushing him back against the cage.
Ravenal stalls.
Kruger is looking to break free of the clinch but Ravenal has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ravenal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kruger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ravenal has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ravenal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kruger fails to pull guard.
Ravenal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ravenal swivels and escapes.
Ravenal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
Kruger lands a jab to the nose.
Ravenal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal needs to keep his hands up - Kruger had a free shot at his head there.
Kruger misses with a straight left.
Ravenal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ravenal preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravenal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ravenal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kale Ravenal was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Ravenal's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger throws a shot to the body.
Ravenal scoring well with a low kick there.
Ravenal throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Ravenal scores with a nice strike.
Kruger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Ravenal tries to sprawl out of it but Kruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ravenal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ravenal moves into the clinch.
Kruger pulls guard successfully.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger is looking for a triangle here but Ravenal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ravenal working away.
Kruger gets back to half guard.
Ravenal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruger is just riding it out for now. Ravenal eventually gives up the hold.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger wants to control but Ravenal is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kruger manages to get to full guard.
Ravenal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruger working for a triangle but Ravenal defends it easily.
Ravenal wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ravenal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Ravenal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kale Ravenal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruger lands a jab.
Ravenal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ravenal.
Kruger jabs Ravenal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruger has a takedown stuffed.
Ravenal drives through and clinches with Kruger against the cage.
Ravenal tries a knee to the head but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ravenal is keeping busy.
Ravenal misses with a knee strike.
Ravenal has Kruger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kruger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ravenal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ravenal wants to clinch.
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Kale Ravenal's cut even more.
Ravenal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruger blocks a leg kick.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Ravenal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ravenal moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Ravenal.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ravenal doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ravenal tries for a takedown but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ravenal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ravenal wants to clinch.
Ravenal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger digs a good hook to Ravenal's body.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Ravenal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The cut above Kale Ravenal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ravenal is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Ravenal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
A jab from Kruger finds it's way through Ravenal's defenses.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ravenal.
Kale Ravenal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ravenal is rocked!
Ravenal clinches.
Ravenal stalling in the clinch but Kruger improves position.
Ravenal breaks the clinch.
Ravenal scoring well with a low kick there.
Ravenal slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Kruger.
Ravenal misses the jab.
Ravenal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Vinicius Kruger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruger lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws a jab when Ravenal was well out of range.
Kruger throws a hook but Ravenal avoids it easily.
Kruger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ravenal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ravenal is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ravenal, who protects the arm well.
Kruger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ravenal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kruger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruger, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kruger!
A relieved looking Vinicius Kruger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Field 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Field!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field shoots for a takedown but Moreno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moreno moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Field uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moreno.
Field takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Field keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field with a poor takedown
and Moreno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Field working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moreno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moreno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moreno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Field keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Field had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moreno defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Field has his foot on Moreno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moreno works his way back into a safe position though.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Field is keeping the position.
Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Field has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Field's legs - danger averted.
Field working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moreno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moreno is aware though and is defending well.
Moreno slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Field is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Moreno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Field on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Field is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Moreno tries to pass to full mount but Field defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moreno in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moreno controlling the action here.
Field is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreno pulls his head out easily.
Moreno lands strikes from half guard.
Moreno 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.
Moreno winds up and cracks Field with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field is in trouble now - Moreno has advanced to mount!
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Field working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Field?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanoel Moreno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Field shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moreno pinned against the cage. Moreno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Field doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moreno wants to work for an arm triangle but Field is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moreno moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Field.
Field is looking to reverse the position.
Moreno advances nicely into full mount.
Moreno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Field is working to get back to half guard.
Moreno with the ground and pound from mount.
Field is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno drops a big elbow. That's hurt Field! More shots from Moreno and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanoel Moreno!
Emanoel Moreno retains his welterweight title!
Emanoel Moreno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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