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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramiro Cienfuegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Selby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Selby struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramiro Cienfuegos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Selby! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cienfuegos misses with a head kick.
Selby looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Cienfuegos misses with a left hand and Selby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cienfuegos lands a hook that stumbles Selby back into the cage. Cienfuegos follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Selby to the canvas! Cienfuegos pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Selby has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ramiro Cienfuegos! In defeat, Daniel Selby stepped up to the mic, saying 'The better fighter wins every time. Goodnight'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Green has chosen Yeke Yeke as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Cruz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Decon Green! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green. Decon Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches. Cruz pushes Green back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage. Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cruz lands a knee to the body.
Cruz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Green looks winded! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Green wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Green is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. Cruz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Green 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.
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Green is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. It looks like Green might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decon Green dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Green happy to just control the position for now. Decon Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. A lull in the action here as Green stalls from top position. Let's hope that Green has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Green has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cruz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Green yanks on the arm and Cruz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Green.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Decon Green! Decon Green opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. In defeat, Justin Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I really needed to keep that one standing, once we got to the ground he was just too active for me.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cicero Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with California Love blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cicero Santos! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Santos tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Santos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Santos fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard. Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. Silva looking to pass the guard. Santos trying to strike off his back.
Santos controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Silva pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Santos wants to get back to full guard.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground. Santos misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Santos! Damian Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cicero Santos.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva avoids the strikes from the bottom by Santos. Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't. Silva tries to stand but Santos is controlling his head. Santos tries to escape but Silva is in control. Santos struggling a bit here. Silva controls the position from side control. Santos is looking for a sweep.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Santos is trying to get back to half guard. Silva trying to control the position but Santos is working away. Santos is looking for a sweep. Silva wants to stand but Santos is controlling his arm. Silva trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva takes a little break here. Santos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
 We're going to have a standup here because Damian Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Silva moves into the clinch. Silva works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches. Silva lands a nice uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva has hold of one of Santos's legs. Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Silva is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silva tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom. Santos is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Silva dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Damian Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Cicero Santos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. A head kick misses from Santos. Silva throws a nice head kick!
Santos tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing. Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Damian Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cicero Santos. Santos jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva has Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Santos tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Santos's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Silva wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Damian Silva just wasn't active enough. Santos tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva breaks the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Santos as Silva shoots in. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Damian Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Silva counters with a body kick. Santos fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that. Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Santos is looking for a sweep. A lull in the action here. Silva is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Santos being controlled for a moment.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well. Silva trying to control the position but Santos is working away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Silva dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now. Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santos is proving hard to escape from. Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Silva wants to stand but Santos is controlling his posture from full guard. Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Santos is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control. Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. Santos struggling a bit here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva controlling the position. Santos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat. Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
 We're going to have a standup here because Damian Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Santos. Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Silva passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Silva wants to stand up but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos wants to sweep but Silva has passed to side control! Santos can't do much from the bottom here. Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back! Damian Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Santos trying to control momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! Damian Silva showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Silva! A less than humble Damian Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nego Dobom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (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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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nego Dobom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Mayweather! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dobom fails to land the takedown. Mayweather misses with a body kick. Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick. Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mayweather. Mayweather misses with a body kick. Sloppy strikes from Mayweather. Those never looked like landing. Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Mayweather scores with a head kick. Dobom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Dobom moves out of range easily. Dobom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobom moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dobom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Mayweather throws a right hand that Dobom ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobom also avoids with ease. Dobom slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dobom moves out of range of the body kick from Mayweather.
Dobom shoots in but no luck this time. Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mayweather throws a head kick that misses enabling Dobom to counter with a crisp jab. Mayweather looks winded!
Dobom rushes Mayweather and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dobom tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nego Dobom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dobom manages to end up in side control. Dobom slows the pace down. Dobom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayweather for as long as he can get away with. Mayweather takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobom decides to stand back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dobom. Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobom moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dobom fails to land the takedown. Mayweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dobom blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a leg kick. A head kick by Mayweather misses and Dobom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dobom misses with a few strikes there.
Dobom takes the fight into the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Dobom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mayweather to keep the fight standing. Mayweather lands a nice uppercut.
Dobom breaks from the clinch.
Dobom looks to land a combination but Mayweather avoids it well. Mayweather on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Dobom or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather which made him look bad. Mayweather throws a head kick but Dobom moves out of range.
A head kick from Dobom lands but Mayweather takes it in his stride. Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dobom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayweather. Mayweather lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dobom takes a step back to recover. Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dobom lands with a slapping head kick. Horrible takedown by Dobom or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather which made him look bad. Dobom tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Mayweather counters with a left and a right that stings Dobom. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dobom misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather throws a combination that misses and Dobom counters with a nice kick to the body. Mayweather misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nego Dobom dominated that round. That's time! Dobom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dobom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mayweather eats them both and turns towards Dobom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A punch combination from Mayweather misses. Mayweather lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Mayweather looks for the body kick but Dobom saw that one coming. Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Mayweather tries to land a body kick
and Dobom counters with a head kick that drops Mayweather to the mat! Mayweather scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Mayweather is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mayweather throws a head kick that misses. Mayweather is still on wobbly legs! Can Dobom finish him? We've been informed that Mayweather has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dobom tries to clinch there but Mayweather circles away.
Mayweather seems to have recovered his senses.
Dobom shoots in and gets a takedown into Mayweather's guard. Mayweather is breathing heavily. Dobom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Dobom wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mayweather can't keep his opponent in guard - Dobom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Dobom slows the pace down in half guard. Dobom passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mayweather! Mayweather is trying to escape the mount.
Dobom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Mayweather wants to hold on but Dobom pushes him away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mayweather is trying to stand. Dobom landing punches. Dobom controlling from mount. Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dobom.
Dobom controlling his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Dobom 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.
Dobom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dobom looking to control and managing it successfully. Mayweather avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dobom.
Dobom 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.
Dobom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Mayweather avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dobom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dobom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Poor strikes thrown by Dobom there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mayweather blocking the ground and pound. Dobom dominating with strikes here. Dobom unloads with some shots from mount but Mayweather bucks and avoids them well.
Dobom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dobom avoids the attempt from Mayweather to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nego Dobom dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mayweather throws a push kick but Dobom slaps the foot to one side. Dobom dives in and grabs Mayweather's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayweather pushes down on Dobom's head and hops out. Mayweather cracks the inside of Dobom's front leg. Mayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dobom. Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dobom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayweather swats him away and circles back towards the center. A head kick misses from Mayweather. Dobom moves out of range of the body kick from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mayweather throws a head kick but Dobom moves out of range.
Mayweather lands a front kick. Dobom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nego Dobom. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dobom shoots in looking for a takedown but Mayweather manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dobom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dobom checks a leg kick. Mayweather throws a series of strikes that have Dobom backpedaling.
Mayweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dobom tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mayweather misses with a wild combination.
Mayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobom has managed to clinch.
Dobom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dobom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dobom tries to score a body lock takedown but Mayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Mayweather looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dobom is pushing Mayweather up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Dobom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dobom slows down the pace here.
Dobom misses with an elbow strike.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayweather is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dobom wants to take the fight to the mat but Mayweather manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Dobom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mayweather wants to get back to striking at distance but Dobom won't allow it.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dobom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dobom moves out of range of the body kick from Mayweather.
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mayweather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dobom. Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Dobom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nego Dobom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dobom moves out of range of the body kick. Floyd Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A head kick by Mayweather misses and Dobom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dobom scores with a push kick. Dobom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mayweather misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Floyd Mayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dobom 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nego Dobom! After the fight, Nego Dobom 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. The defeated Floyd Mayweather had this to say: 'i'll be back '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberts Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutra comes to the cage accompanied by Before i Forget. Junior has chosen Apenas Mais Uma de Amor as his entrance music. Roberts Junior has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Dutra's chin.
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190 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Dutra! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberts Junior! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dutra has his takedown stuffed
so Junior counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Junior won't allow Dutra to sweep him here. Dutra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Dutra. We've been hearing good reports from Dutra's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dutra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dutra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dutra has escaped and now he's on top! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dutra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Dutra defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dutra escapes and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control! Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Junior is looking to improve his position.
Junior is not content to let Dutra control the position.
 The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dutra is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dutra to get the leverage.
Dutra is working for a submission of some sort.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for submissions off his back. Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dutra pulls his head out easily. Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Dutra is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
Junior actively working from the bottom here. Dutra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dutra works his way into full mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Junior is working to get back to half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior gets back to half guard.
Dutra seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Dutra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily. Dutra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dutra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Dutra eventually gives up the hold.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dutra is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dutra pulls his head out easily.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Junior is pressing down on Dutra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Junior working for a triangle but Dutra defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberts Junior dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Junior gets caught napping as Dutra dives in and scores a takedown. Junior manages to retain guard.
Dutra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dutra 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.
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dutra defends it easily. Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dutra's guard.
Junior drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dutra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dutra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dutra! Dutra taking a breather here.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior, who protects the arm well. Junior gets back to half guard.
Junior looking for submissions off his back. Dutra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dutra is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Dutra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dutra 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Junior manages to get to full guard.
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dutra defends well.
Junior looking for subs off his back but Dutra has passed one foot through into half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior wants to improve his position but Dutra is controlling well.
Junior actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dutra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dutra has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted. Dutra passes Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard. Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Junior keeping moving, preventing Dutra from controlling successfully.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior pushes a forearm under Dutra's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dutra is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberts Junior! Our winner, Roberts Junior, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patryck Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patryck Mendes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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169 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patryck Mendes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Jones! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones fails with the takedown
and Mendes counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard. Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there. Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mendes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Mendes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. Jones is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Mendes won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Mendes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Mendes gets a takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Jones winds up and cracks Mendes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ground and pound from Jones. Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jones winds up and cracks Mendes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jones lands strikes from half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position. Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Mendes's brow. Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted. Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jones won't allow Mendes to get back to his feet. Mendes is breathing heavily. Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendes working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones landing with the ground and pound. Jones lands a couple of elbows.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendes has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle. Mendes has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle. Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jones postures up.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
 Mendes is rocked! Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Oh Mendes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jones chips away with some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Mendes can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow. Mendes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jones lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mendes! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jones jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chembakwu Azuibike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chembakwu Azuibike is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jhon Machida! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chembakwu Azuibike! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Azuibike scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Machida gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machida is on top in guard.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss. Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Azuibike is retaining full guard. Azuibike working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
Machida 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. Machida throws a big elbow that misses. Azuibike is looking to stand up but Machida isn't so interested in that idea.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Machida wants to pass the guard but Azuibike is keeping the position. Machida lands a couple of decent looking shots. Azuibike working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida. Machida advances position into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sloppy strikes there by Machida. Azuibike dodges the ground and pound from Machida. Azuibike wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Azuibike 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Azuibike has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machida but great work by Azuibike.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Machida gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Azuibike wants to stand but Machida has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Machida is looking for a sweep. Azuibike is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Machida regains full guard. Nicely done. Azuibike would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Azuibike looks winded! Azuibike preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Machida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machida is working for a kimura but Azuibike is defending it quite comfortably.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Azuibike could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Machida has cracked it and Azuibike is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Machida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhon Machida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change . Arturo Gatti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm
25
252 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arturo Gatti ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Tyson! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gatti tries to move into range but Tyson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tyson sends Gatti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyson is motioning to the referee to let Gatti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Arturo Gatti has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gatti tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. and Tyson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gatti ! He's just covering up as Tyson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Tyson! Rodrigo Tyson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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