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BFC 37 - Ortiz vs. Bee PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Namba Babakla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Namba Babakla is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Babakla counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Babakla throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
Babakla trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Babakla keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Babakla keeps moving and retains side control.
Babakla in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
Gracie is not content to let Babakla control the position.
Babakla looking to control but instead Gracie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babakla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Babakla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Babakla has control of the leg.
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.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Babakla showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Namba Babakla.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Babakla counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Namba Babakla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Gracie.
Babakla won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Babakla wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
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!
Babakla throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Babakla looking for a sweep. Not yet Babakla, not yet.
Babakla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakla wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Babakla is a slippery customer.
Babakla flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie prevents Babakla from improving his position.
Babakla throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Babakla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Babakla is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babakla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Babakla from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Babakla postures up.
Babakla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babakla has Gracie in his guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babakla striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Babakla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babakla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Babakla.
Babakla fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babakla darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Babakla into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has picked Babakla up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babakla keeps working.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Babakla moves into full guard.
Babakla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babakla trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Babakla is looking to improve his position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Babakla defends it.
Babakla manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakla striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Gracie won't allow Babakla to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babakla throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Namba Babakla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babakla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babakla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babakla is keeping the position for now.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie stands and throws Babakla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Babakla tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to control but Babakla is keeping him busy.
Babakla missing with punches from the bottom.
Babakla tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Babakla defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Babakla is having none of it.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babakla keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demian Gracie.
Babakla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namba Babakla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babakla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demian Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babakla sprawls well. Babakla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Babakla defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babakla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Babakla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Babakla stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Babakla throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Babakla keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Babakla wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Babakla working away.
Babakla throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie is trying to control Babakla's posture but Babakla avoids it.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Babakla postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
Babakla misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Babakla misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Babakla misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Babakla works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Babakla misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Babakla.
Poor strikes thrown by Babakla there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Babakla punching from mount but Gracie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Babakla throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babakla throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Babakla.
Babakla looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie wants to hold on but Babakla pushes him away.
Babakla dominating with strikes here.
Babakla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Babakla keeps moving.
Babakla striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Namba Babakla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babakla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Namba Babakla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Roznicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roznicz has chosen Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Dawid Roznicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Chris Griffin!
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, Dawid Roznicz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin gets a double leg takedown into Roznicz's guard.
Roznicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin throws a strike but Roznicz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Griffin has Roznicz pulled in close to control his posture.
Griffin wants to stand but Roznicz is controlling the position.
Griffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roznicz manages to get himself to full guard.
Roznicz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Roznicz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roznicz is trying to keep Griffin in close.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Roznicz keeps moving.
Roznicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Roznicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roznicz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Roznicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roznicz 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.
Griffin 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Griffin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Oooh a lovely combination from Roznicz sends Griffin down but not out. Roznicz dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Chris Griffin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin tries to buck Roznicz off but Roznicz is having none of it.
Roznicz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roznicz working away.
Roznicz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roznicz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffin is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roznicz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Griffin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roznicz's guard! Nice work there by Griffin!
Griffin gets to his feet. Roznicz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roznicz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roznicz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
Roznicz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roznicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roznicz is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at Soco na măe - Stand Up Striking inform us that Roznicz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roznicz has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Griffin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roznicz for as long as he can get away with.
Roznicz keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roznicz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Roznicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Griffin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roznicz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin misses with a body kick.
Roznicz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Roznicz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dawid Roznicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roznicz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griffin trying to control here.
Roznicz is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roznicz looking to pass the guard.
Roznicz drops back looking for a leg! Griffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffin manages to kick Roznicz off! Roznicz jumps back into Griffin's guard.
Roznicz wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Roznicz advances position into side control!
Griffin is looking to regain half guard here but Roznicz keeps moving and retains side control.
Roznicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roznicz swings around for an armbar but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roznicz's guard.
Roznicz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Griffin is defending well. Roznicz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Griffin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roznicz celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dawid Roznicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Orvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Orvel's choice of entrance music: Iron Maiden The Wicker Man . Ryan Mellis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Orvel's chin.
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200 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Mellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Orvel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orvel has his takedown stuffed
and Mellis counters with a shoot takedown. Orvel fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mellis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orvel working for a triangle but Mellis defends it easily.
Orvel has momentary wrist control but Mellis slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mellis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Orvel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mellis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Orvel pulls down on the head and he's put Mellis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Orvel!
After the fight, Steve Orvel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauritz Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen comes to the ring accompanied by Limp Bizkit - My Way. Noel has chosen Rob S. - Forever Yong as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lauritz Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Noel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jensen's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jensen trying to control the position.
Jensen pulls Noel in close to his closed guard and prevents Noel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noel looking to pass the guard.
Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Noel wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
Jensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lauritz Jensen just wasn't active enough.
Noel moves out of range as Jensen strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Jensen as he connects with a hook.
Jensen misses the jab.
Noel throws a chopping leg kick but Jensen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen looks to land a combination but Noel avoids it well.
Noel ducks under a wild hook from Jensen.
Noel throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Noel swings widly with a right hand
and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jensen trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Jensen pushing down on Noel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Noel trying to hold on to Jensen's head to control him but Jensen postures up.
Jensen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jensen advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen advances to mount.
Jensen tries to control but Noel wriggling away.
Noel tries to reverse the position but Jensen maintains control.
Jensen tries to control but Noel wriggling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noel regains half guard.
Jensen is trying to control. Noel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jensen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Noel works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Academia Ipanema inform us that Noel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jensen trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Jensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Noel is retaining full guard.
Jensen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jensen stopping the sweep attempt from Noel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Academia Ipanema that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Noel working for a triangle but Jensen defends it easily.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Noel keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lauritz Jensen.
Noel blocks a jab.
Jensen slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jensen.
Noel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauritz Jensen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Noel dives in and grabs Jensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes down on Noel's head and hops out.
Noel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jensen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jensen tries to clinch there but Noel circles away.
Jensen misses with a wild combination.
Noel throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jensen drives through with a takedown into Noel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Noel looking for a guillotine here but Jensen defends easily.
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.
Noel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jensen is one step ahead there.
Noel is pulling down on Jensen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jensen, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel wants to sweep here but Jensen controlling him for the moment.
Noel trying to keep a closed guard but Jensen is proving a slippery customer.
Noel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noel seems keen to control Jensen's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Noel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noel misses with a body punch.
Noel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jensen.
Noel struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is trying to stall.
Noel slows down the pace here.
Noel looking to stall.
Jensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Noel gets an underhook and turns Jensen into the ropes.
Noel wants a takedown but no success here.
Noel taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Noel goes for a takedown attempt but Jensen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lauritz Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Noel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jensen.
Jensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noel manages to avoid it.
Jensen misses the jab.
Jensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jensen throws an overhand right that lands on Noel's shoulder, as Noel tries to avoid the shot.
Jensen misses with a looping right.
Jensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jensen.
Noel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jensen is fending him off so far but Noel persists. Nope, Jensen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jensen throws a lazy right hand but Noel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noel checks a low kick from Jensen.
Jensen takes a swing at Noel's ribcage but misses.
Noel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jensen throws a series of punches but Noel avoids them all with ease.
Noel misses the shot to the body.
Noel tries to score with a low kick but Jensen moves his leg out of the way.
Jensen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen slips a jab from Noel.
Jensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jensen forces Noel back against the ropes and clinches.
Jensen has Noel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Noel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Noel.
Noel is trying to maintain a safe position but Jensen gets an underhook and turns Noel into the ropes.
Jensen stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noel is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jensen is pushing Noel up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jensen stalling in the clinch but Noel improves position.
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 Lauritz Jensen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Noel.
Jensen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noel.
Noel throws a series of punches but Jensen avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Jensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jensen. Noel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Noel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Noel.
Noel shoots in for a takedown but Jensen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jensen lands with a shot to the body.
Jensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen misses with a straight left.
Jensen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noel to the ground. Jensen is now in Noel's guard.
Noel keeping full guard, as Jensen tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Noel controlling the position.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Noel is retaining full guard.
Jensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jensen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Noel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jensen has Noel in his guard.
Noel preventing the sweep.
Jensen trying to keep a closed guard but Noel is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauritz Jensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to sweep but no luck.
Lauritz Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noel looking to sit in guard and control but Jensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noel is keeping the position for now.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jensen is one step ahead there.
Noel is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Noel keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lauritz Jensen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Noel misses with a looping left.
Noel misses with a looping left.
Jensen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noel was covering up waiting for the punch and Jensen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Noel wants to sweep here but Jensen controlling him for the moment.
Jensen trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Jensen wants to pass the guard but Noel is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel working a defensive guard here.
Noel 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.
Jensen forces his way into half guard.
Noel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jensen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noel is staying active underneath Jensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauritz Jensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jensen 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauritz Jensen!
A very excited looking Lauritz Jensen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Regan has chosen Thrift shop as his entrance music. Taylor Regan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taylor Regan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regan throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Regan is looking to land body kicks.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regan.
Regan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Regan won't be happy with that.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown trying to control the position but Regan is working away.
Regan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Regan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Regan.
Regan blocks the strikes from Brown.
Brown prevents Regan from moving into mount.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Regan seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown wants to sweep here but Regan controlling him for the moment.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Regan defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Regan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Regan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is looking for a triangle but Regan pushes his legs off easily.
Regan won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Regan has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Regan's guard.
Regan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Regan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown!
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan is being controlled here.
Brown cracks Regan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown controls the position from side control.
Regan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Regan is keeping him busy.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Regan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regan is trying to get back to half guard.
Regan wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Brown has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Regan's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Regan is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danny Brown!
An out of breath Danny Brown 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Peri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Cowherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Cowherd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Peri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Cowherd!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Cowherd. No joy for Peri on that attempt.
Peri tries for a takedown but Cowherd circles away easily
and Cowherd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peri thinking.
Cowherd rushes Peri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Peri working hard to break the clinch.
Peri wants to break free but Cowherd has control.
Cowherd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peri is trying to break the clinch but Cowherd has him pressed against the ropes.
Cowherd pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowherd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cowherd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cowherd striking off his back but it's not causing Peri any problems.
Cowherd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peri has passed into side control.
Peri has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cowherd is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Peri yanks on the arm and Cowherd is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Peri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Peri!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vrando Vraganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balian Ibelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balian Ibelin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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158 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vrando Vraganza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balian Ibelin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Vraganza.
Vraganza throws an overhand right that lands on Ibelin's shoulder, as Ibelin tries to avoid the shot.
Ibelin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A right-left combo lands from Ibelin.
Vraganza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vraganza misses the shot to the body.
Ibelin slips under a jab.
Vraganza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ibelin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibelin stuns Vraganza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vraganza misses with a looping right.
Vraganza throws a head kick that Ibelin semi-blocks.
Ibelin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vraganza sprawls well. Vraganza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ibelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibelin darts in looking for a takedown but Vraganza gets double underhooks and turns Ibelin into the ropes.
Vraganza has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ibelin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibelin tries to roll but Vraganza sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vraganza tries to get the hooks in deep but Ibelin pushed the leg off.
Vraganza gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Ibelin shoots in for a takedown but Vraganza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrando Vraganza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balian Ibelin.
Vraganza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Ibelin.
Ibelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vraganza moves away.
Vraganza is looking to score with low kicks.
Vraganza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ibelin.
Vraganza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibelin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vraganza missing with a left hand there. Ibelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Vraganza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vrando Vraganza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibelin darts in looking for a takedown but Vraganza gets double underhooks and turns Ibelin into the ropes.
Vraganza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibelin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibelin misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Vraganza misses its intended target.
Balian Ibelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibelin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibelin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vraganza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibelin shoots in for a takedown but Vraganza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ibelin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vraganza fakes the leg kick and cracks Ibelin in the body.
Ibelin looks winded!
Ibelin blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Ibelin misses.
A jab from Ibelin misses.
Ibelin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vraganza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibelin. Vraganza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibelin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vraganza counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibelin misses with the combination.
Ibelin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vraganza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vraganza dodges the punch combination from Ibelin.
Ibelin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vraganza defends it nicely.
Ibelin defending well as Vraganza loads up on a big left hand.
Vraganza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibelin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibelin cracks Vraganza with a good jab.
Ibelin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vraganza as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza thumps Ibelin with a low kick.
Vraganza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vraganza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibelin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vraganza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibelin moves away.
Nice shot by Ibelin.
Ibelin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vraganza momentarily.
Ibelin jabs Vraganza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibelin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibelin misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vraganza.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vraganza digs a good hook to Ibelin's body.
Ibelin checks a leg kick nicely.
Vraganza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibelin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibelin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrando Vraganza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ibelin punishes Vraganza's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibelin has his takedown stuffed
and Vraganza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Ibelin finds it's way through Vraganza's defenses.
Vraganza misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ibelin is defended easily by Vraganza.
Vraganza defending well as Ibelin loads up on a big left hand.
Ibelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vraganza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vrando Vraganza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balian Ibelin.
Vraganza throws a wild body kick that Ibelin sees coming a mile off.
Vraganza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibelin checks it well.
Vraganza throws a head kick that misses.
Ibelin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ibelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibelin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vraganza.
Ibelin fails with the takedown
and Vraganza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ibelin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ibelin.
A combination from Vraganza does no damage.
Balian Ibelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vraganza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibelin jabs Vraganza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vraganza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vraganza misses with a two punch combination.
Ibelin misses with a takedown attempt - Vraganza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ibelin just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Ibelin misses.
Vraganza scoring well with a low kick there.
Vraganza takes one to the side of the head.
Ibelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vraganza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vraganza misses with an uppercut. Ibelin saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibelin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibelin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vraganza throws out the jab.
Ibelin misses with a takedown attempt
letting Vraganza counter with a right hand.
Ibelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibelin throws a lazy right hand but Vraganza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibelin throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vraganza.
Vraganza scores with a shot to the body.
Vraganza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vraganza.
Vraganza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrando Vraganza is winning the standup battle so far.
Vraganza cracks the inside of Ibelin's front leg.
Vraganza thumps Ibelin with a low kick.
Vraganza is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibelin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vraganza is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ibelin.
Ibelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibelin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vraganza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vraganza fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vraganza.
Ibelin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ibelin duly obliges.
Ibelin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Vraganza does no damage.
Ibelin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibelin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vraganza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibelin manages to avoid it.
Ibelin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vraganza tries to land a front kick but Ibelin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibelin slips a straight right by Vraganza.
Ibelin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibelin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vraganza as he avoids it easily.
Vraganza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vraganza throws a hook but Ibelin avoids it easily.
Ibelin dives in and grabs Vraganza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vraganza pushes down on Ibelin's head and hops out.
Vraganza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ibelin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vraganza scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vraganza throws the kick towards the body but Ibelin avoids it.
Ibelin has his takedown stuffed
and Vraganza counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibelin slips a straight right by Vraganza.
Ibelin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vraganza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibelin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vraganza back to the ropes. Ibelin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrando Vraganza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ibelin moves out of range of the strikes.
Vraganza moves forwards but Ibelin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vraganza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vraganza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vraganza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vraganza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibelin jabs Vraganza right on the nose. Vraganza blinks but takes it well.
Ibelin throws a hook to the side of Vraganza's head but Vraganza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vraganza.
A big left from Ibelin misses.
Ibelin takes one to the chin there.
Vraganza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ibelin throws a shot to the body.
Ibelin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibelin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibelin misses with a takedown
and Vraganza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibelin throws a lazy right hand but Vraganza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vraganza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibelin.
Ibelin jabs Vraganza right on the nose. Vraganza blinks but takes it well.
Vraganza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibelin misses the shot to the body.
Vraganza misses with a hook.
Vraganza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibelin is out of range and Vraganza settles back down.
Vraganza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vraganza.
Ibelin scores with a shot to the body.
Ibelin misses with a jab to the body
and Vraganza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vraganza throws a big shot that misses.
Ibelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vraganza.
Ibelin avoids the head kick by Vraganza.
Ibelin scores with a one two! Vraganza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza throws a leg kick but Ibelin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ibelin fails with the takedown.
Ibelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vraganza manages to avoid it.
Ibelin blocks a head kick by Vraganza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vraganza.
Ibelin lands with a nice combination. Vraganza backs away looking to recover.
Ibelin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vraganza eats them both and turns towards Ibelin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vraganza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibelin fails with the takedown.
Vrando Vraganza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balian Ibelin.
A big left from Ibelin misses.
Ibelin blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza thows a body shot but no joy.
Vraganza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibelin moves away.
Ibelin lands a two punch combo.
Vraganza throws out a loose jab but Ibelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibelin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibelin throws a hook to the side of Vraganza's head but Vraganza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vrando Vraganza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibelin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vraganza slips a jab and a cross from Ibelin.
Ibelin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ibelin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vraganza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibelin throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibelin looks for a takedown but Vraganza sprawls well.
Vraganza misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ibelin.
Ibelin ducks under a wild hook from Vraganza.
Ibelin misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Vraganza.
Ibelin slips under a jab from Vraganza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Ibelin there.
Balian Ibelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vraganza scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vrando Vraganza.
Well Vraganza 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrando Vraganza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mamute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danzig - Mother. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Mamute!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamute throws a series of punches but Gonzaga avoids them all with ease.
Mamute swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mamute has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mamute scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Mamute.
Gonzaga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gonzaga throws a right and a left that Mamute avoids nicely.
Gonzaga throws a right hand that Mamute ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamute also avoids with ease.
Mamute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga blocks a leg kick.
Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamute uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamute.
Gonzaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamute connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzaga.
Mamute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamute avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamute moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamute ducks under a wild hook from Gonzaga.
A swing and a miss from Gonzaga.
Mamute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzaga.
No joy there for Mamute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzaga tries to land a leg kick but Mamute saw it coming and moves away.
Mamute decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mamute is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mamute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonzaga is trying to stand up here but Mamute is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamute wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzaga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzaga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamute.
Gonzaga is trying to control but can't.
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.
Mamute is trying to control. Gonzaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonzaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamute is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzaga is defending well.
Mamute is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamute seems to be looking for submissions.
Mamute has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Gonzaga works to full guard.
Mamute throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamute is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gonzaga has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mamute is looking to defend but Gonzaga has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mamute! Gonzaga pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mamute taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Gonzaga!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Subs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Kucharski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Subs's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michal Kucharski!
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, David Subs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucharski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Subs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kucharski is in Subs's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kucharski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kucharski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kucharski is looking to take a break and control but Subs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Subs wants to improve his position but Kucharski is controlling well.
Kucharski wants to work for an arm triangle but Subs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Subs manages to get to full guard.
Kucharski pushes down on Subs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kucharski tries to pass to full mount but Subs defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucharski passes to full mount!
Kucharski trying to control but Subs is having none of it.
Kucharski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Subs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Subs wants to control but Kucharski postures up.
Subs tries to bench press Kucharski off him but Kucharski keeps the position.
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.
Kucharski working the ground and pound from side control.
Kucharski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Subs's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Subs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kucharski's guard! Nice work there by Subs!
Kucharski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Subs looking to pass the guard.
Kucharski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kucharski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kucharski 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.
Subs postures up in Kucharski's guard and throws a big left but Kucharski blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Subs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucharski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucharski trying to control the position.
Subs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kucharski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kucharski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Subs manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski 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.
Kucharski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kucharski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Subs is keeping the position for now.
Kucharski trying to control but Subs is working from the bottom.
Kucharski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Subs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michal Kucharski.
Kucharski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Subs eats them both and turns towards Kucharski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Subs shoots in for a takedown but Kucharski shows good takedown defense.
Kucharski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Subs on his heels. He'll look to pass Subs's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subs looking for a guillotine here but Kucharski defends easily.
Subs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kucharski slips nicely into half guard.
Kucharski throwing shots but Subs is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Subs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Subs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Subs shoots in looking for a takedown but Kucharski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Subs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Kucharski.
Subs is rocked!
Michal Kucharski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kucharski clinches up with Subs and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kucharski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Subs regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kucharski passes Subs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kucharski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Subs sees it coming and defends easily.
Subs wants to improve his position but Kucharski is controlling well.
Subs taking some punishment here, with Kucharski in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucharski moves nicely into side control.
Kucharski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kucharski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Subs can't escape the position.
Subs wants to control but Kucharski is having none of it.
Kucharski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Subs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kucharski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Subs is on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kucharski can't keep his opponent in guard - Subs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subs trying to control from half guard but Kucharski is working away.
Subs trying to mount his opponent but Kucharski defends it.
Kucharski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Subs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Subs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kucharski is looking to improve his position.
Kucharski manages to get to full guard.
Kucharski looking for a guillotine here but Subs defends easily.
Subs pushes down on Kucharski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kucharski wants to improve his position but Subs is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski gets full guard.
Kucharski trying to keep a closed guard but Subs is proving a slippery customer.
Subs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kucharski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Subs trying to control but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Subs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kucharski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Subs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucharski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kucharski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Subs!
Kucharski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Subs because Kucharski loaded up on that one.
Kucharski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Subs is now in Kucharski's guard. A big mistake from Kucharski there, giving up the dominant position!
Subs looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kucharski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Subs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kucharski wants to control the pace but Subs is squirming around nicely.
Kucharski with shots to the head and body - Subs looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kucharski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kucharski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Subs wants to control but Kucharski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Subs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Kucharski's head coaches at Academia Ipanema that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kucharski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Subs's guard.
Subs wants to sweep but no luck.
Subs is trying to keep Kucharski in close.
Kucharski trying to control but Subs is working from the bottom.
Kucharski looking to pass the guard.
Kucharski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kucharski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Subs can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kucharski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Subs can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucharski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Subs is on top in guard.
Subs won't allow Kucharski to sweep him here.
Subs wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving.
Kucharski wants to sweep but no luck.
Subs slips nicely into half guard.
Subs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Subs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Subs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kucharski gets full guard.
Kucharski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Subs's guard.
Subs wants to sweep here but Kucharski controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski wants to control from the top but Subs keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kucharski working some strikes from top position.
Kucharski wants to pass the guard but Subs is keeping the position.
Kucharski advances to half guard.
Subs is pressing down on Kucharski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kucharski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Subs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kucharski passes Subs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kucharski not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kucharski.
Subs looking to control.
Kucharski tries to free his leg and advance position but Subs is retaining full guard.
Kucharski stopping the sweep attempt from Subs.
Subs can't keep his opponent in guard - Kucharski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Subs moves into full guard.
Kucharski advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Subs!
Subs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kucharski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Subs has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Subs!
Kucharski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Subs defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kucharski 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.
Subs tries to free his leg and advance position but Kucharski is retaining full guard.
David Subs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Kucharski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Subs postures up in Kucharski's guard and throws a big left but Kucharski blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kucharski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kucharski 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kucharski!
A victorious Michal Kucharski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killah Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu Tang Killa Beez - Killa Beez. Ortiz has chosen Missy Elliot - Get Ur Freak On (ACDC Remix) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Killah Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee misses with a takedown
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bee lands in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz is pulling down on Bee's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortiz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortiz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bee throwing strikes from guard but Ortiz blocks nicely.
Bee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
Bee throwing strikes but missing.
Bee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
Ortiz wants to sweep here but Bee controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz trying to keep a closed guard but Bee is proving a slippery customer.
Bee throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
Bee slips nicely into half guard.
Bee lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Bee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortiz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bee.
Ortiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bee.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Bee keeps him under control.
Ortiz regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
Ortiz has control of Bee's left arm, preventing Bee from doing any damage.
Ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz trying to keep a closed guard but Bee is proving a slippery customer.
Bee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bee's guard.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Bee keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ortiz trying to control but Bee is working from the bottom.
Bee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bee is striking off his back. Ortiz thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ortiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ortiz blocks the strikes from Bee.
Ortiz 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Bee's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee sneaks back into half guard.
Ortiz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ortiz with the ground and pound from mount.
Ortiz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bee is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bee is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the head.
Bee is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ortiz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bee is looking to escape.
Ortiz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but SergiO Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bee fails with the takedown.
Bee misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killah Bee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bee fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killah Bee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bee goes for a double leg but Ortiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ortiz continues to drive forward.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ortiz gets through Bee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bee is rocked!
Ortiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Bee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ortiz working over Bee with some ground and pound. Bee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortiz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bee is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ortiz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bee from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ortiz! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SergiO Ortiz!
SergiO Ortiz took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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