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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gambo Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelfy Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jelfy Valuev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gambo Gambatesa!
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, Jelfy Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambatesa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valuev tries to kick Gambatesa off but Gambatesa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambatesa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valuev defending well though.
Gambatesa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valuev defends it well.
Valuev wants to get back to his feet.
Valuev looks gassed!
Gambatesa wants to pass to mount but Valuev is defending the position.
Gambatesa works his way into full mount!
Valuev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa looking to finish with strikes here!
Gambatesa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Valuev is surviving well by controlling Gambatesa's body position as best he can.
Gambatesa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gambatesa avoids the attempt from Valuev to control.
Gambatesa is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Valuev is in real trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valuev trying to get back to his feet but Gambatesa is in full control for now.
Gambatesa is looking to control Valuev but Valuev is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Valuev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gambatesa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gambatesa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Valuev's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambatesa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Valuev won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gambatesa off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gambo Gambatesa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swayzey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernest Gammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Swayzey!
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, Ernest Gammon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swayzey misses with a double jab.
Gammon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Swayzey misses.
Gammon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swayzey avoids it really well and circles away.
Gammon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ross Swayzey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Gammon.
Gammon fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Swayzey. No joy for Gammon on that attempt.
Gammon looks gassed!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swayzey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Ernest Gammon has been cut.
Swayzey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swayzey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swayzey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swayzey misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayzey throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gammon stumbling backwards into the cage! Gammon bounces back off the cage towards Swayzey, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Swayzey lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Swayzey celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ross Swayzey!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Smith!
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, Matthew Richards!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith slips under a jab from Richards.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith with a knee to the head.
It looks like Matthew Richards has been cut.
Richards looks gassed!
Smith drops Richards with a big knee straight up the middle! Richards is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Richards is rocked!
Smith forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith cracks Richards with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Richards is rigid against the cage, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Mike Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrianus Vanderburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Grip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrianus Vanderburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Grip!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderburg tries to clinch there but Grip circles away.
Vanderburg lands with a good body shot.
Vanderburg thumps Grip with a low kick.
Vanderburg drives through and clinches with Grip against the cage.
Vanderburg scores with a hook to the body.
Vanderburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vanderburg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grip's head.
It looks like Erik Grip has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanderburg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vanderburg.
Vanderburg clinches.
Vanderburg breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vanderburg.
Grip looks gassed!
Vanderburg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grip, pushing him back against the cage.
Vanderburg is pressed up against the cage. Grip has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vanderburg down to the mat. Vanderburg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vanderburg lands with a right hand.
Vanderburg lands a big head kick that sends Grip tumbling to the mat! Vanderburg takes a step backwards and waves Grip back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grip looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vanderburg lands a right hand from hell, dropping Grip. Vanderburg pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrianus Vanderburg!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between RIZZLA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RIZZLA has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RIZZLA !
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, Michael Gammon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wants to clinch up but Gammon keeps it at a distance.
Gammon shoots in for a double leg but sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gammon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gammon!
Gammon is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gammon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). RIZZLA !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sensei Biff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensei Biff will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sensei Biff!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambatesa looks for a takedown but Biff sprawls well.
Gambatesa throws a sloppy head kick and Biff moves out of range easily.
Gambatesa tries to clinch up but Biff circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambatesa misses with a takedown attempt - Biff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gambatesa throws a body kick that misses.
Gambatesa dives in and grabs Biff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biff pushes down on Gambatesa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Gambatesa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biff lands with a nice body punch.
Gambatesa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biff as he jumps to the side.
Gambatesa jabs at Biff's body.
Gambatesa shoots in for a double leg but Biff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gambatesa is breathing heavily.
Biff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambatesa moves away.
Biff fails with the takedown.
Gambatesa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff shoots in for a double leg but Gambatesa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Biff tries to clinch up but Gambatesa circles away and keeps his distance.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biff slips a jab and a cross from Gambatesa.
Biff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gambatesa moves into the clinch.
Gambatesa is trying to drag Biff to the mat but Biff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gambatesa avoiding damage as Biff throws knees to the body.
Gambatesa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gambatesa is trying to stall.
Gambatesa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biff prevents it.
Gambatesa is working for takedown but Biff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gambatesa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Biff goes for a takedown attempt but Gambatesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gambatesa fails to land the takedown.
Gambatesa wants to clinch up but Biff keeps it at a distance.
Biff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biff connects with a body shot.
Biff clinches with his opponent.
Biff tries to throw a body punch but Gambatesa avoids it by throwing Biff back against the cage.
Biff tries to land knees in the clinch but Gambatesa avoids the damage to the body.
Gambatesa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gambatesa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biff smiles and moves away.
Gambatesa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biff tries to avoid it but Gambatesa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biff to the ground. Biff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambatesa sprawls well. Gambatesa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biff gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambatesa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Biff counters with a body kick that stops Gambatesa in his tracks momentarily.
Biff doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambatesa circles away.
Gambatesa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gambatesa looks for a takedown but Biff sprawls well.
Gambatesa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambatesa sprawls well. Gambatesa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biff gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambatesa shoots in for a double leg but Biff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gambatesa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gambatesa stuffs the takedown attempt from Biff. Biff gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambatesa dives in and grabs Biff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biff pushes down on Gambatesa's head and hops out.
Biff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gambatesa keeps the fight on the outside.
Gambatesa looks to clinch
and Biff counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Biff finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Biff or perhaps it was just good defense by Gambatesa which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gambatesa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gambatesa tries to pull guard but Biff won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sensei Biff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gambatesa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biff manages to avoid it.
Gambatesa blocks a low kick nicely.
Biff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambatesa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambatesa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambatesa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biff as he avoids it easily.
Biff tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambatesa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sensei Biff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biff slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambatesa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gambatesa wants to clinch
and Biff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Biff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gambatesa throws a lazy head kick
and Biff counters with a three punch combo that has Gambatesa backing up. Gambatesa nods at Biff to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biff.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gambatesa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Gambatesa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gambatesa shoots in but Biff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gambatesa as Biff shoots in.
Gambatesa tries to clinch but Biff moves away
and Biff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biff shoots in but no luck this time.
Biff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gambatesa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biff pinned against the cage. Biff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biff moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biff tries for a takedown but Gambatesa manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Biff fails to land.
Biff breaks from the clinch.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but Gambatesa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gambatesa but Gambatesa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biff moves into range and clinches up with Gambatesa.
Gambatesa is trying to break the clinch but Biff has him pressed against the cage.
Biff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Biff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gambatesa is one step ahead there.
Gambatesa forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice takedown defense from Biff. No joy for Gambatesa on that attempt.
Biff keeps the fight on the outside.
Gambatesa is looking to clinch but Biff is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Biff. No joy for Gambatesa on that attempt.
Biff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gambatesa swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa misses with a takedown attempt - Biff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gambatesa misses with a leg kick
and Biff counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gambatesa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dino Gambatesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambatesa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Biff counters with a head kick. That will keep Gambatesa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gambatesa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biff, pushing him back against the cage.
Biff wants a takedown but no success here.
Biff successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biff is trying to keep Gambatesa in close.
Gambatesa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambatesa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biff looks for a takedown but Gambatesa sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sensei Biff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck for Biff with that takedown attempt.
Biff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambatesa tries to clinch but Biff moves away
and Biff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambatesa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biff tries to avoid it but Gambatesa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biff to the ground. Biff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambatesa shoots in but no luck this time.
Biff wants to slow Gambatesa down by chopping away at his legs.
Gambatesa wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biff keeps the fight on the outside.
Gambatesa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Gambatesa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambatesa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biff darts in and clinches Gambatesa up against the cage.
Biff can't get the takedown.
Gambatesa stops a takedown attempt from Biff.
Biff has had enough of the clinch but Gambatesa keeps him there for the moment.
Biff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambatesa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biff sprawls well. Biff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gambatesa gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambatesa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Biff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biff dives in and grabs Gambatesa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gambatesa pushes down on Biff's head and hops out.
Biff fails with the takedown.
Biff tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambatesa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa is looking to clinch but Biff is avoiding it.
Gambatesa is looking to clinch but Biff is avoiding it.
Biff is looking to clinch.
Biff tries a head kick but it misses.
Gambatesa fails with a takedown attempt.
Gambatesa slaps away a takedown attempt from Biff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biff lands a nice looking body kick.
Biff blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gambatesa.
Biff closes the distance and clinches up with Gambatesa, looking for a takedown. Biff pushes Gambatesa against the cage but Gambatesa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa tries to clinch up
and Biff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gambatesa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biff shoots in looking for a takedown. Gambatesa tries to sprawl out of it but Biff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gambatesa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gambatesa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambatesa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biff somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biff looks for a takedown but Gambatesa sprawls well.
Gambatesa throws a body kick the misses
and Biff counters with a body kick that stops Gambatesa in his tracks momentarily.
Biff tries to clinch up but Gambatesa circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambatesa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Biff counters with a nice uppercut.
Gambatesa swats away the attempt to clinch by Biff.
Gambatesa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biff but Biff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gambatesa stuffs the takedown.
Dino Gambatesa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sensei Biff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biff wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sensei Biff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biff winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sensei Biff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Fenomeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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273 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitchell Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Fenomeno!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fenomeno defends it nicely.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fenomeno swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fenomeno working to try and regain half guard.
Joseph trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fenomeno is looking to improve his position but Joseph isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenomeno is squirming around, avoiding Joseph's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenomeno is working to get back to half guard.
Joseph looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joseph tries to control but Fenomeno wriggling away.
Joseph controlling his opponent.
Fenomeno flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fenomeno tries to hold on but Joseph postures up.
Fenomeno is looking to improve his position but Joseph isn't that keen on the idea.
Fenomeno tries to hold on but Joseph pushes him away.
Joseph has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fenomeno's face.
Fenomeno regains half guard.
Fenomeno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fenomeno trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fenomeno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joseph lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Ronaldo Fenomeno has been cut.
Joseph moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fenomeno has worked his arm free - good work by Fenomeno!
Fenomeno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fenomeno wants to stand but Joseph has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Joseph is looking for a sweep. Fenomeno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fenomeno seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fenomeno blocks the strikes from Joseph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno wants to stand up but Joseph has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Joseph controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenomeno prevents Joseph from standing back up.
Joseph is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fenomeno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fenomeno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fenomeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenomeno tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fenomeno! Joseph is out on his feet! Fenomeno rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Joseph is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Joseph is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Fenomeno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Wellwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Wellwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rodrigo throws a quick inside leg kick.
rodrigo tries to clinch but Wellwood moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Wellwood blocks the leg kick.
rodrigo is looking to clinch but Wellwood is avoiding it.
rodrigo misses with a body shot.
Wellwood swats away the attempt to clinch by rodrigo.
Wellwood takes a swing at rodrigo's ribcage but misses.
rodrigo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
rodrigo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wellwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellwood scores with a leg kick.
Wellwood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and rodrigo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wellwood's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellwood has his foot on rodrigo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. rodrigo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rodrigo wants to pass the guard but Wellwood is keeping the position.
Wellwood pushes rodrigo off and scrambles back to his feet.
rodrigo throws a series of punches but Wellwood avoids them all with ease.
rodrigo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
rodrigo tries to clinch up but Wellwood circles away and keeps his distance.
rodrigo misses with a takedown
and Wellwood counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in rodrigo's guard now.
rodrigo looks gassed!
Wellwood stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wellwood misses with a body punch
and rodrigo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wellwood's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
rodrigo stops Wellwood from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rodrigo trying to control but Wellwood is working from the bottom.
rodrigo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wellwood is retaining full guard.
rodrigo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wellwood keeping moving, preventing rodrigo from controlling successfully.
rodrigo drops back looking for a leg! Wellwood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wellwood manages to kick rodrigo off! rodrigo jumps back into Wellwood's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellwood is looking for a triangle but rodrigo pushes his legs off easily.
Wellwood keeping full guard, as rodrigo tries to pass.
Wellwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but rodrigo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rodrigo wants to control from the top but Wellwood keeps moving.
rodrigo stops Wellwood from standing up.
Wellwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. rodrigo defends it easily.
Wellwood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wellwood tries to get out of the position.
rodrigo passes Wellwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wellwood has hold of rodrigo's hands but rodrigo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wellwood is refusing to be controlled, as rodrigo sits in half guard.
rodrigo stops Wellwood from getting back to his feet.
Wellwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for rodrigo on the ground.
rodrigo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wellwood tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from rodrigo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo rodrigo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Tooreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tooreal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Forever kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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281 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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271 lbs
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Good kicks
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Tonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Tooreal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonney misses with the combination.
Tooreal moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonney.
Tonney misses with a wild combination.
Tooreal throws a one two combo.
It looks like James Tonney has been cut.
Tonney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tonney works on Tooreal's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tooreal blocking some punches.
Tonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Tonney.
James Tonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonney throws a head kick but Tooreal moves out of range.
Tonney throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Tooreal catches Tonney right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonney scores with a head kick.
It looks like Dwayne Tooreal has been cut.
A head kick misses from Tonney.
Tonney throws a head kick that misses.
Tooreal tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tooreal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonney throws the kick towards the body but Tooreal avoids it.
A head kick misses from Tonney.
Good leg kick by Tonney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Tonney.
Tonney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tooreal throws a right hand that Tonney ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonney also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonney misses with a combination
and Tooreal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tooreal throws a right hand that Tonney ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonney also avoids with ease.
Tonney throws a jab but it's blocked by Tooreal.
Tonney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tooreal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tooreal looks for a takedown but Tonney sprawls well.
James Tonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonney misses with a kick to the body
and Tooreal counters with a series of strikes. Tonney will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tooreal lands a two punch combo.
Tooreal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tooreal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick by Tonney misses
and Tooreal counters with a series of strikes. Tonney will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tooreal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tooreal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tonney's knee momentarily.
Tonney is breathing heavily.
Tonney throws a head kick that misses
and Tooreal counters with a one-two to the body.
Tooreal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonney is fending him off so far but Tooreal persists. Nope, Tonney circles away and we're back to standing.
Tonney seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tooreal shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Tonney is backing up but Tooreal catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Tonney covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tooreal Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Tooreal!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinto has chosen Three 6 Mafia featuring Akon & Jim Jones - That's Right as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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19
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
166 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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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, Dustin Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinto circles away.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Pinto or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake which made him look bad.
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pinto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pinto misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.
Pinto thumps Drake with a low kick.
Pinto moves into the clinch.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Pinto lands an elbow just above Drake 's eye.
Pinto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drake is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pinto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Drake is looking to defend but Pinto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Drake! Pinto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Drake taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javier Pinto!
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