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BFC 33 - Alvarez vs. Stanley PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemar Koksowicz Drugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Tyson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waldemar Koksowicz Drugi! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Koksowicz Drugi.
Koksowicz Drugi misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming. Tyson defending well as Koksowicz Drugi loads up on a big left hand. Koksowicz Drugi misses with a straight right. Koksowicz Drugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Koksowicz Drugi wobbles Tyson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Koksowicz Drugi dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Tyson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Waldemar Koksowicz Drugi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gianluca Compiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Santana (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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270 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianluca Compiani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joel Santana! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Santana lands a right hook to the body.
Santana waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Compiani. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Compiani to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 It looks like Gianluca Compiani has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Santana throwing strikes but missing. Santana trying to control but Compiani is working from the bottom. Santana scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Compiani keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully. Compiani has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle. Santana looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Compiani is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture. Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Compiani trying to keep a closed guard but Santana is proving a slippery customer.
Santana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Compiani throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Compiani looking to control.
Compiani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santana is controlling him. Compiani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Compiani tries to get out of the position. Santana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Compiani wants to control the position but Santana says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Compiani is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. This has been an exciting period of action! Santana lands with a punch from half guard. Santana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Santana is thwarting Compiani's attempts to control the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Santana working Compiani over with strikes. Compiani wants to get back to full guard.
Compiani looking for submissions off his back. Santana is trying to control the action in half guard but Compiani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Santana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Compiani is looking to control Santana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Compiani avoid being mounted? Santana drops an elbow to the side of Compiani's head. Compiani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground. Santana scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Santana not landing any meaningful shots this time. Compiani really is a fat lump.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Compiani is looking for a sweep. Santana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Compiani is looking to get back to full guard here but Santana has managed to pass to side control instead. Compiani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Santana connects with a decent elbow.
 Compiani is rocked! Santana is looking to take a break and control but Compiani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Santana scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Compiani is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Santana can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Santana!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Sevilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Alfano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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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, Stephen Sevilla! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlo Alfano! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Alfano with that takedown attempt. Sevilla could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sevilla gets a double leg takedown into Alfano's guard.
Alfano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sevilla defends it easily. Sevilla wants to control from the top but Alfano keeps moving. Sevilla has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alfano is proving hard to escape from. Alfano is trying to control the position but Sevilla postures up. Alfano pulls Sevilla in close to his closed guard and prevents Sevilla from doing any damage or advancing position. Sevilla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Alfano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Stephen Sevilla wasn't doing enough on the ground. Sevilla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A low kick from Alfano misses
and Sevilla counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alfano's guard now. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Alfano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sevilla is one step ahead there. Alfano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sevilla won't allow Alfano to sweep him here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sevilla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sevilla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Alfano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A combination from Sevilla does no damage. Sevilla closes the distance but Alfano moves to the side and Alfano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Stephen Sevilla has been cut. Sevilla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alfano tries to land a front kick but Sevilla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sevilla tries to sprawl but Alfano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevilla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alfano pulls his head out easily. Alfano trying to mount his opponent but Sevilla defends it. Sevilla gets full guard. Alfano looking to sit in guard and control but Sevilla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Sevilla sitting in guard, not really doing much. Sevilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Alfano is looking to stand back up but Sevilla counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alfano. Sevilla passes the guard and advances to mount! The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Alfano is desperately trying to improve his position but Sevilla has a good base and remains in mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alfano tries to improve his position but Sevilla has taken his back! Sevilla has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Alfano tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sevilla pushes Alfano away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stephen Sevilla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Namba Babakla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Filc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Filc will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Namba Babakla! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Filc! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Filc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Filc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Babakla. Filc scores with a nice body kick.
Jan Filc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Filc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babakla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Filc tries to roll over but Babakla keeps him under control. Babakla stalling. Babakla missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Filc is trying to maintain the position but Babakla is very close to passing his half guard. Babakla controlling the action here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Babakla missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babakla lands a nice short elbow. Babakla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filc's head. Filc is looking to improve his position.
Babakla is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Filc won't allow Babakla to pass to mount. Well, if Babakla 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Filc trying to hold on to Babakla's head to control him but Babakla postures up.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Namba Babakla just wasn't active enough. Babakla loads up on a big right hand but Filc slips the punch. Filc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Babakla blocks a head kick by Filc.
Jan Filc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Babakla moves out of range of the body kick. Filc throws a sloppy head kick and Babakla moves out of range easily. Filc throws a head kick that misses. Filc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filc lands a head kick. Babakla smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Filc looks winded! Filc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Filc tries a head kick but it misses.
Filc throws a head kick that misses. Filc misses with a head kick.
Babakla throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Babakla is in Filc's guard. Babakla throws a big elbow that misses. Babakla has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Babakla working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Babakla postures up and lands a big shot to Filc's brow. Filc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babakla controls the pace.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Filc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
 We're going to have a standup here because Namba Babakla wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Filc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Babakla to score an easy takedown into full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Filc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Babakla with a flurry of punches that miss. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Babakla passes Filc's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Babakla controlling the action here. Babakla seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filc for as long as he can get away with. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Namba Babakla dominated that round. That's time! Babakla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Filc misses with a head kick.
Filc throws a body kick that misses. Namba Babakla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Babakla avoids the head kick by Filc.
Filc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babakla blocks a head kick by Filc.
Filc tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Filc. Babakla blocks a head kick by Filc.
Babakla avoids the head kick by Filc.
Filc misses with a body kick. Filc tries a head kick but it misses.
Babakla scores with a takedown into Filc's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Babakla advances to half guard. Filc is breathing heavily. Babakla not landing any meaningful shots this time. Babakla passes to full mount! Babakla looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Babakla controlling from mount. Babakla working Filc over with strikes here. Babakla with a couple of short strikes. Babakla in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Babakla cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Filc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Babakla working Filc over with strikes here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Babakla lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Babakla with the ground and pound from mount. Babakla landing punches. Babakla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. A nice elbow there by Babakla. Babakla is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Filc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Babakla with the ground and pound from mount. Babakla working Filc over with strikes here. Babakla lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Filc is in a horrible position here. Babakla smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Babakla lands a nice shot to the head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Babakla with the ground and pound from mount. Babakla lands with some strikes. A nice elbow there by Babakla.
 Filc is rocked! Babakla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Filc is still in real trouble! Can Babakla finish him?
Babakla working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Filc turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Babakla off and cradles Filc's limp body as Babakla celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Namba Babakla!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Rutkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Orvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutkowski's entrance music is Sobota gośc. ch�r Montu - Do g�ry łeb . A fine choice. Orvel has chosen Iron Maiden The Wicker Man as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateusz Rutkowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Orvel! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orvel feints and as Rutkowski raises his hands in defense, Orvel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Rutkowski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Orvel stays in close to Rutkowski's body and controls the position. Orvel wants to control from the top but Rutkowski keeps moving.
Rutkowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orvel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Orvel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rutkowski has an active guard here but Orvel has managed to pass into half guard.
Orvel trying to control from half guard but Rutkowski is working away.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Orvel trying to control from half guard but Rutkowski is working away.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orvel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rutkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Orvel trying to control the action but Rutkowski is working from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orvel is keen to just control but Rutkowski is a slippery customer.
Orvel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutkowski is just riding it out for now. Orvel eventually gives up the hold. Orvel is looking to take a break and control but Rutkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rutkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orvel pulls his head out easily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back. Orvel is trying to control. Rutkowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rutkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orvel pulls his head out easily. Orvel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutkowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Orvel wants to free his trapped foot but Rutkowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rutkowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Orvel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutkowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orvel is trying to work for a kimura but Rutkowski is defending well.
Rutkowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Orvel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Rutkowski wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Orvel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rutkowski is looking to escape. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Orvel dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Oooh a lovely combination from Rutkowski sends Orvel down but not out. Rutkowski dives into side control looking to finish.
 It looks like Steve Orvel has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Orvel tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rutkowski working away.
Rutkowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rutkowski swings around for an armbar but Orvel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rutkowski's guard.
Rutkowski working for a triangle but Orvel defends it easily.
Rutkowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orvel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orvel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowski working for a triangle but Orvel defends it easily.
Orvel trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutkowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orvel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutkowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orvel defends well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Orvel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rutkowski's guard.
Rutkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orvel pulls his head out easily.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back.
Orvel is working for a submission of some sort.
Rutkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orvel pulls his head out easily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orvel seems to be looking for submissions.
Orvel stalling.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back.
Rutkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rutkowski is not content to let Orvel control the position.
Rutkowski looking for submissions off his back.
Rutkowski looking for subs from the bottom but Orvel mounts him! Rutkowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Orvel trying to control but Rutkowski is having none of it. Rutkowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Rutkowski dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Steve Orvel's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rutkowski misses with a double jab.
Rutkowski misses with the combination.
Rutkowski has managed to clinch.
Orvel is looking to break free of the clinch but Rutkowski has double underhooks. Orvel is trying to break free. Orvel is looking for a takedown. Rutkowski stops a takedown attempt from Orvel.
Orvel has had enough of the clinch but Rutkowski keeps him there for the moment. Rutkowski is defending well against a takedown attempt. Mateusz Rutkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Orvel. Rutkowski stalling against the ropes.
Rutkowski presses Orvel against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A hook to the body from Rutkowski.
Orvel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rutkowski lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rutkowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orvels head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Rutkowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Orvel is rocked!
Rutkowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Orvel is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutkowski finish him? Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rutkowski goes for a small jab and connects. Now Rutkowski goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Orvel stumbles back but Rutkowski runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Orvel to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Orvel will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mateusz Rutkowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson's entrance music is WC - This is Los Angeles . A fine choice. Sanchez has chosen Bitch Dont kill My Vibe as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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232 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Richardson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Sanchez moves nicely into side control.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richardson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Sanchez advances nicely into full mount. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sanchez mounts Richardson! Really nice guard pass there! The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Richardson looks a forlorn figure.
Richardson's coaches at Cozad MMA Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Richardson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez working Richardson over with strikes here.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Richardson is on top in guard.
Sanchez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Richardson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sanchez has tightened it up now! Richardson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Sanchez! Diego Sanchez retains his heavyweight title! Diego Sanchez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you to my coaches at Evolution Fight Academy [16 Coaches] 1000$ LowCap my sponsors Hellbent and GRAND Royal Wear and thank you to all of my fans out there thank you for the support and thanks to my opponent for a good fight '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pan Teon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valmir Tiberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valmir Tiberio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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196 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pan Teon! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valmir Tiberio! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Teon is looking to clinch. Teon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Tiberio misses with a hook
and Teon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Teon defending well as Tiberio loads up on a big left hand. Tiberio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiberio swats him away and circles back towards the center. Teon misses with a wild body shot. Tiberio ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tiberio lands a nice looking body shot.
Teon tries to clinch there but Tiberio circles away.
We've been informed that Tiberio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Teon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiberio misses with a right hand and Teon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tiberio cracks Teon with an open hand slap. Teon dips to his left and cracks Tiberio with an uppercut! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tiberio circles away from the clinch attempt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tiberio moves into range and connects with a jab. Tiberio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tiberio misses the shot to the body. Tiberio misses with a straight left. Teon tries to clinch up but Tiberio circles away and keeps his distance. Teon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A slow jab from Tiberio misses its intended target. Tiberio avoids the body shot from Teon.
Teon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiberio. Teon moves in looking to clinch but Tiberio pushes him off. Teon wants to clinch up but Tiberio keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tiberio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiberio tries to work over Teon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A left hand lands to the body for Tiberio.
Teon is trying to break free. Nice body punch from Tiberio - that landed with a thud.
Teon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tiberio tries to work over Teon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiberio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiberio struggles to land a body shot inside as Teon controls his hands.
Teon tries a body shot but Tiberio blocks it.
Tiberio tries to stall but Teon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tiberio has Teon pressed against the ropes, preventing Teon from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Teon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiberio has him pressed against the ropes. Teon struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiberio controls his hands.
Teon working hard to break the clinch. Teon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tiberio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teon backwards. Teon looking to slow down the pace here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Teon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid it. Teon misses with a punch to the body.
Tiberio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teon breaks the clinch.
Tiberio misses with a shot to the body enabling Teon to counter with a crisp jab. Teon is looking to wear down Tiberio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Tiberio circles away from the clinch attempt and Tiberio counters with a stiff right hand. Tiberio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teon's sensitive parts. Tiberio misses with a jab to the body
and Teon counters with a series of strikes. Tiberio will be more careful next time no doubt. Tiberio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Teon under the eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Teon closes the distance but Tiberio moves to the side and Tiberio counters with a stiff right hand.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiberio throws a hook to the side of Teon's head but Teon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tiberio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teon misses with a hook. Tiberio ducked under it nicely. Teon lands a jab-cross combination. Teon moves in looking to clinch but Tiberio pushes him off. Tiberio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teon manages to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Tiberio misses the target. Tiberio slips a jab from Teon. Tiberio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teon rushes Tiberio and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Teon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiberio uses good head movement to avoid it. Tiberio misses with a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Valmir Tiberio dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tiberio is looking to land body kicks. Teon avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tiberio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teon manages to avoid it. Teon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiberio.
Tiberio pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tiberio works the jab nicely. Tiberio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Valmir Tiberio seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tiberio scores with a decent looking hook. Valmir Tiberio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Teon misses the jab. Teon is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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! Tiberio misses with an uppercut
and Teon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Teon tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tiberio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tiberio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Tiberio tries to clinch up. Tiberio throws an overhand right that lands on Teon's shoulder, as Teon tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Tiberio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Teon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiberio was well out of range. Poor timing from Teon. Teon tries to clinch but Tiberio moves out of range. Teon tries to clinch but Tiberio moves away enabling Tiberio to counter with a crisp jab. Tiberio misses with a wild body shot. Tiberio keeps the fight on the outside. Teon avoids the body shot from Tiberio.
A cross from Tiberio lands. Teon throws a big shot that misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Teon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiberio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Teon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Teon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tiberio paws at him with a jab and circles away. Teon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiberio. Teon is looking to clinch. Good shot there by Tiberio. Tiberio throws out a loose jab but Teon uses good head movement to avoid it. Tiberio misses with a left hand and Teon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiberio thinking. Tiberio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 Teon is rocked! Tiberio throws an overhand right that lands on Teon's shoulder, as Teon tries to avoid the shot. Oh Teon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tiberio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teon seems to have got his legs back now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiberio swings for the body but Teon moves out of range.
Teon tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiberio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Teon tries to clinch up. Teon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tiberio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teon moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tiberio throws a good cross that connects.
Tiberio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiberio. An inside leg kick lands from Tiberio. Tiberio misses with a wild body shot.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiberio scores with a hook. Tiberio misses with a wild body shot. Teon darts in trying to clinch and Tiberio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Teon avoids the body shot from Tiberio.
Tiberio connects with a crisp jab. The fighters circling - Tiberio throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Teon is looking to clinch but Tiberio is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tiberio misses with a straight left. Teon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiberio finds it's way round the side to connect with Teon's head. Tiberio throws a jab when Teon was well out of range. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Valmir Tiberio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Teon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiberio. Teon closes the distance looking to clinch and Tiberio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tiberio lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiberio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tiberio misses with a looping right. Teon doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiberio circles away.
Tiberio keeps the fight on the outside. Tiberio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teon.
Teon moves out of range of the strikes. Teon throws a looping overhand right but Tiberio ducks down to avoid it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Teon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiberio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teon's head. Tiberio thuds a left hand into Teon's body. Teon on the wrong end of a nice hook. Tiberio circles away from the clinch attempt and Tiberio counters with a big right hand! Oh Teon is in trouble here! Tiberio follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valmir Tiberio! Valmir Tiberio retains his light heavyweight title! Our winner, Valmir Tiberio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 cm
25
166 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Stanley! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stanley shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stanley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stanley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Stanley persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Alvarez trying to control but Stanley postures up.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Stanley is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now. Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Stanley has control of the leg.
Stanley seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt. Stanley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Stanley moves into full mount! Alvarez won't be happy about that! Alvarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez wants to control but Stanley is having none of it. Stanley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Alvarez regains half guard.
Stanley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well. Stanley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Alvarez wants to hit a switch here but Stanley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvarez there!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Stanley wants to control the action but instead Alvarez gets a body lock and reverses into Stanley's guard! Nice work! Alvarez lands a couple of digs. Stanley trying to control the position.
Stanley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily. Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Stanley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Stanley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez. We've been hearing that Alvarez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Stanley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alvarez looking to pass the guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marvin Stanley will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stanley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. An elbow from Stanley crashes against the mat.
Stanley has hold of Alvarez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Alvarez seems comfortable defending it but Stanley has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Alvarez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Alvarez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stanley couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marvin Stanley! Marvin Stanley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Night Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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