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Barbarian Tournament 205lbs PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Peixoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chryst Halo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anderson Peixoto's chin.
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
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, Anderson Peixoto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peixoto ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
Peixoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peixoto.
Anderson Peixoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peixoto shoots in for a takedown but Halo shows good takedown defense.
Chryst Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Peixoto.
Peixoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Jab from Halo.
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peixoto looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo cracks Peixoto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Halo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Peixoto to stand back up!
Halo lands a jab to Peixoto's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo lands a body shot.
Halo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Halo.
Peixoto is rocked!
Halo lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Peixoto up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Halo from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Peixoto's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chryst Halo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chin HoKelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Mariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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247 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chin HoKelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Mariano!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HoKelly instigates a clinch.
HoKelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Mariano controls his hands.
HoKelly lands a left hand.
HoKelly breaks the clinch.
Mariano cracks HoKelly with an open hand slap.
HoKelly slips a jab and a cross from Mariano.
Mariano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mariano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mariano misses with a wild combination.
Mariano throws a nice looking combination but HoKelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
HoKelly takes the fight into the clinch.
HoKelly lands an uppercut.
HoKelly is working Mariano over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, HoKelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
HoKelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
HoKelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Mariano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HoKelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mariano tries to close the distance and clinch but HoKelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HoKelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
HoKelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Mauricio Mariano has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from HoKelly misses the target.
HoKelly pushes Mariano up against the cage in a clinch.
HoKelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HoKelly.
HoKelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mariano looking for a takedown.
HoKelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
HoKelly tries to break free but Mariano pushes him back against the cage.
HoKelly has had enough of the clinch but Mariano keeps him there for the moment.
HoKelly breaks from the clinch.
Mariano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mariano.
Chin HoKelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
HoKelly loads up on a big right hand but Mariano slips the punch.
Mariano tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mariano blocks a jab.
Mariano wants to clinch up but HoKelly keeps it at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mariano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mariano throws a nice looking combination but HoKelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariano throws a sloppy head kick and HoKelly moves out of range easily.
HoKelly misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Mariano.
Mariano throws a sloppy head kick and HoKelly moves out of range easily.
HoKelly throws an off balance right hand
and Mariano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
HoKelly lands a body shot.
Mariano looks winded!
HoKelly lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from HoKelly.
A nice right hand lands inside from HoKelly.
HoKelly lands an uppercut.
HoKelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
HoKelly lands a right hand.
HoKelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
HoKelly manages to break the clinch.
A jab from HoKelly misses.
HoKelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mariano, pushing him back against the cage.
HoKelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HoKelly misses with a wild body shot.
Mariano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
HoKelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mariano moves away.
Mariano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
HoKelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Mariano.
HoKelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
HoKelly misses with a double jab
and Mariano counters with a left and a right that stings HoKelly.
HoKelly connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for HoKelly. That snapped Mariano's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
HoKelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
HoKelly clinches.
HoKelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mariano prevents HoKelly from breaking the clinch.
HoKelly breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mariano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from HoKelly misses the target.
HoKelly throws a hook but Mariano blocks it.
HoKelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
HoKelly forces Mariano back against the cage and clinches.
HoKelly is trying to break the clinch but Mariano is controlling him.
HoKelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Mariano controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, HoKelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from HoKelly.
Mariano keeps control of HoKelly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
HoKelly wants to break the clinch but can't.
HoKelly lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from HoKelly.
A short uppercut from HoKelly.
HoKelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chin HoKelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Mariano's cut.
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.
HoKelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
HoKelly scores with a jab. Mariano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mariano cracks HoKelly with a good jab.
Chin HoKelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HoKelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mariano fails to land with a series of punches.
Mariano slips under a jab.
Mariano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mariano misses with a two punch combination.
HoKelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mariano moves away.
Chin HoKelly is winning the standup battle so far.
HoKelly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mariano is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mariano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. HoKelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mariano is still on wobbly legs! Can HoKelly finish him?
HoKelly drops Mariano with a big left hand! Mariano is injured, injured bad! HoKelly jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chin HoKelly!
After the big win, Chin HoKelly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mango Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Mauricio Mariano was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamekona Tupuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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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, Kamekona Tupuola!
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, Jimmy Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boxer enables Tupuola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boxer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tupuola stands and throws Boxer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boxer taking a bit of punishment here - Tupuola scoring with strikes.
Tupuola landing strikes.
Tupuola scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tupuola could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boxer tries to buck Tupuola off but Tupuola is having none of it.
Tupuola cracks Boxer with a big elbow.
Tupuola 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.
Boxer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tupuola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tupuola has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupuola scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boxer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Boxer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tupuola landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tupuola is working Boxer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tupuola working the ground and pound from side control.
Tupuola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tupuola lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupuola is working Boxer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boxer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boxer looks winded!
Tupuola works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tupuola cracks Boxer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupuola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tupuola working the ground and pound.
Tupuola scoring with punches from side control.
Tupuola working the head with strikes.
Tupuola lands an elbow.
Tupuola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupuola lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boxer down.
Boxer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tupuola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tupuola scoring with punches and elbows.
Boxer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tupuola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tupuola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tupuola in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tupuola cracks Boxer with a big right hand but Boxer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boxer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boxer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tupuola scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupuola lands an elbow.
Tupuola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boxer to see if he's OK.
Tupuola cracks Boxer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Tupuola's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tupuola is chipping away with strikes.
Tupuola lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boxer down.
Boxer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tupuola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tupuola landing strikes.
Tupuola cracks Boxer with a big elbow.
Boxer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tupuola is chipping away with strikes.
Tupuola working the body and head with strikes.
Boxer taking a bit of punishment here - Tupuola scoring with strikes.
Boxer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tupuola in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boxer is rocked!
Tupuola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boxer is still in real trouble! Can Tupuola finish him?
Tupuola lands a strong strike to the head of Boxer. That's dazed him! Tupuola looking to finish here. Boxer is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tupuola lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamekona Tupuola!
Kamekona Tupuola very nearly forgot to thank Mango Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergie Toderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Mc GInnley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sergie Toderov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergie Toderov!
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, Patrick Mc GInnley!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc GInnley gets a double leg takedown into Toderov's guard.
Mc GInnley postures up.
Mc GInnley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mc GInnley landing with the ground and pound.
Toderov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc GInnley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toderov is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Steel Penn - Elite Training inform me that Mc GInnley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Toderov has control of Mc GInnley's left arm, preventing Mc GInnley from doing any damage.
Toderov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mc GInnley has one foot on Toderov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc GInnley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mc GInnley wants it to stay on the feet.
Toderov shoots in for a takedown but Mc GInnley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc GInnley scores with a takedown into Toderov's guard.
Mc GInnley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toderov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mc GInnley trying to control but Toderov is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergie Toderov.
Mc GInnley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Mc GInnley.
Mc GInnley swinging wildly here.
Toderov 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.
Toderov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mc GInnley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Toderov keeping moving, preventing Mc GInnley from controlling successfully.
Toderov looking to control but Mc GInnley passes into half guard.
Toderov is trying to maintain the position but Mc GInnley is very close to passing his half guard.
Toderov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mc GInnley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mc GInnley thows a huge punch but Toderov dodges it nicely.
Mc GInnley is thwarting Toderov's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergie Toderov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Toderov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mc GInnley moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergie Toderov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc GInnley pulls guard successfully.
Mc GInnley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Toderov!
Mc GInnley looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Mc GInnley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mc GInnley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley content just to control the position here.
Mc GInnley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mc GInnley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toderov wants to hold on but Mc GInnley pushes him away.
Mc GInnley goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Toderov is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mc GInnley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Toderov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mc GInnley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mc GInnley misses with a series of wild punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Toderov enables Mc GInnley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Toderov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Toderov looking to control.
Patrick Mc GInnley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mc GInnley tries to free his leg and advance position but Toderov is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toderov holds on and takes a little breather.
Mc GInnley drops back looking for a leg! Toderov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toderov manages to kick Mc GInnley off! Mc GInnley jumps back into Toderov's guard.
Toderov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mc GInnley has passed into half guard!
Toderov is refusing to be controlled, as Mc GInnley sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toderov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mc GInnley wants to control from the top but Toderov keeps moving.
Mc GInnley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toderov is keeping the position for now.
Toderov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mc GInnley won't allow Toderov to sweep him here.
Mc GInnley trying to control but Toderov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toderov is on top in guard.
Mc GInnley looking for a sweep. Not yet Mc GInnley, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley trying to keep a closed guard but Toderov is proving a slippery customer.
Toderov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patrick Mc GInnley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Toderov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mc GInnley's waist but Mc GInnley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toderov off to one side.
Mc GInnley looking to score a takedown here. Toderov is defending well but Mc GInnley drives through and ends up in Toderov's guard.
Mc GInnley throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc GInnley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mc GInnley is in close to Toderov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Toderov keeping moving, preventing Mc GInnley from controlling successfully.
Mc GInnley 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.
Toderov is looking for a triangle but Mc GInnley pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toderov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mc GInnley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toderov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mc GInnley, into his guard.
Mc GInnley wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mc GInnley is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toderov being controlled here, momentarily.
Mc GInnley wants to control from the top but Toderov keeps moving.
Mc GInnley pushing down on Toderov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mc GInnley drops an elbow to the side of Toderov's head.
Toderov manages to get to full guard.
Toderov is trying to hold Mc GInnley in close to prevent damage but Mc GInnley has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mc GInnley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mc GInnley 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toderov is defended easily by Mc GInnley.
Toderov misses with a takedown
and Mc GInnley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mc GInnley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toderov tries to sprawl but Mc GInnley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mc GInnley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toderov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc GInnley.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mc GInnley wants to take a breather but Toderov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc GInnley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toderov is concentrating on defense, preventing Mc GInnley from advancing position.
Mc GInnley controlling the action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patrick Mc GInnley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mc GInnley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mc GInnley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Toderov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mc GInnley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergie Toderov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toderov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mc GInnley managing to block the knees to the body from Toderov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mc GInnley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Toderov to the mat! Toderov manages to get full guard.
Toderov striking off his back but it's not causing Mc GInnley any problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toderov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Toderov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mc GInnley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mc GInnley trying to control but Toderov is working from the bottom.
Mc GInnley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mc GInnley swings for the body but Toderov moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toderov is defended easily by Mc GInnley.
Toderov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mc GInnley throws a right hand that Toderov ducks under and follows up with a left that Toderov also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Mc GInnley. Those never looked like landing.
Mc GInnley closes the distance and clinches.
Mc GInnley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mc GInnley shoots in and bounces Toderov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Toderov is looking for a triangle but Mc GInnley pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mc GInnley trying to control the position from guard on top but Toderov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc GInnley with a nice head shot there.
Toderov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mc GInnley is one step ahead there.
Mc GInnley controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mc GInnley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toderov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mc GInnley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mc GInnley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mc GInnley!
Patrick Mc GInnley 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nego Dobom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yeke Yeke. 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
4 - 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Decon Green!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots in but Dobom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dobom. Dobom obviously looking to wear him down.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Dobom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nego Dobom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decon Green.
Dobom throws a nice head kick!
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobom.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Dobom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decon Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dobom works the jab nicely.
Dobom scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Decon Green has been cut.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Dobom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dobom lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dobom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Green misses with a takedown
and Dobom counters with a body kick.
Green looks winded!
Dobom takes the fight into the clinch.
Dobom lands an elbow inside.
Green has Dobom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dobom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dobom breaks the clinch.
Green is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dobom is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Green.
Green takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooh!!! Dobom has knocked Green down with a huge combo! Dobom steps away and waves a wobbly Green back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Green is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dobom pinned against the cage. Dobom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Dobom finish him?
Dobom slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dobom circles away.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Dobom moves into the clinch.
Dobom 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.
Dobom gets underhooks to prevent Green's takedown attempt.
Dobom manages to break the clinch.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Dobom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dobom lands a big head kick that sends Green tumbling to the mat! Dobom takes a step backwards and waves Green back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dobom and Green are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Dobom throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Green into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Dobom knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nego Dobom!
Nego Dobom 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guerrero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Papo Reto. Roy Bane 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 super 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, Thor Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Bane!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerrero manages to avoid it.
Bane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bane. Those never looked like landing.
Bane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bane tests Guerrero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bane throws a nice looking combination but Guerrero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guerrero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guerrero somewhat.
Bane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bane scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerrero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guerrero.
Bane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guerrero rather than just go for the knockout.
Guerrero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Guerrero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guerrero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bane digs a good body shot into Guerrero's ribs.
Bane misses with a series of wild punches.
Bane works over Guerrero's head and body with a nice combination.
Guerrero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bane.
Bane throws a shot to the body.
Bane works over Guerrero's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bane looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerrero is just out of range.
Guerrero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guerrero lands in his opponent's guard.
Bane wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guerrero controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Bane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thor Guerrero just wasn't active enough.
Bane loads up on a big right hand but Guerrero slips the punch.
Bane misses the shot to the body.
Bane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bane.
Bane lands with a nice combination. Guerrero backs away looking to recover.
Bane throws a body punch but Guerrero moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane sizes up Guerrero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guerrero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guerrero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerrero.
Jab by Bane.
Guerrero walks into a straight right hand from Bane.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bane lands with a nice combination. Guerrero backs away looking to recover.
Bane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bane throws a shot to the body.
Roy Bane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane throws a nice looking combination but Guerrero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bane misses with a few strikes there.
Guerrero slips under a jab from Bane.
Bane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bane lands a nice looking body shot.
Bane jabs Guerrero right on the nose. Guerrero blinks but takes it well.
Bane misses with a few strikes there.
Guerrero walks into a straight right hand from Bane.
Bane lands a really nice looking cross but Guerrero seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane throws a series of punches but Guerrero avoids them all with ease.
Guerrero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bane.
A left and a right from Bane both land. Nice combination.
Bane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bane scores with the left hand. Guerrero knows he should have avoided that one.
Bane stalks Guerrero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guerrero's face. Guerrero staggers backwards, shaken.
Bane connects with a crisp jab.
Bane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guerrero shoots in but no luck this time.
Bane throws a right and a left that Guerrero avoids nicely.
Bane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guerrero.
Bane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerrero moves away.
Bane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerrero manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guerrero counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bane is trying to keep an underhook but Guerrero manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Guerrero thows a huge punch but Bane dodges it nicely.
Bane tries to roll over but Guerrero keeps him under control.
Bane is looking to control Guerrero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bane avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roy Bane wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guerrero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guerrero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Bane. Those never looked like landing.
Bane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Bane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bane lands a right hook to the body.
Bane looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerrero is just out of range.
Bane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bane. Guerrero does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Bane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guerrero doesn't seem phased though.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane scores with a hook to the body. Guerrero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guerrero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bane.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danga de danga de dang - Bane scores with a four punch combination!
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bane lands a nice hook to Guerrero's body. Guerrero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bane!
Bane is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerrero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guerrero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bane misses with a body shot
and Guerrero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guerrero is looking to advance position but Bane won't allow it.
Guerrero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bane is not content to let Guerrero control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guerrero controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thor Guerrero just wasn't active enough.
Bane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guerrero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bane.
Bane looks to land a combination. Guerrero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roy Bane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bane connects with a body shot that sends Guerrero's belly button to the back.
Roy Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bane!
Guerrero shoots in but Bane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerrero walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bane swings for the body but Guerrero moves out of range.
Bane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guerrero. Guerrero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bane misses with a hook. Guerrero ducked under it nicely.
Guerrero moves away from the strike by Bane.
Bane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bane.
Roy Bane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane cracks Guerrero with a good jab.
Bane lands a slapping body shot.
Bane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guerrero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Guerrero.
Bane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bane misses with a body shot.
Bane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane thuds his right hand into Guerrero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Guerrero scores with a takedown into Bane's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero trying to control but Bane is working from the bottom.
Bane looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane keeping moving, preventing Guerrero from controlling successfully.
Thor Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Bane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guerrero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Bane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bane 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Bane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ignascio Erazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Antonio Ignascio Erazo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Ignascio Erazo!
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, Andy Machida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fails to land the takedown.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machida there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Andy Machida has been cut.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignascio Erazo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Machida dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignascio Erazo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Antonio Ignascio Erazo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Machida.
Ignascio Erazo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machida is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ignascio Erazo is defending well.
Ignascio Erazo just leaning against Machida, taking a breather.
Ignascio Erazo prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida looking for a takedown.
Ignascio Erazo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida shoots and misses
and Ignascio Erazo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ignascio Erazo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ignascio Erazo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ignascio Erazo tries to get out of the position.
Machida is looking for a kimura but Ignascio Erazo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machida to get the leverage.
Machida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ignascio Erazo wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to advance position but Ignascio Erazo won't allow it.
Machida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignascio Erazo is just riding it out for now. Machida eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida seems to be looking for submissions.
Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Ignascio Erazo defends the submission attempt.
Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machida is looking for a kimura but Ignascio Erazo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machida to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida works his way into full mount!
Machida is working for a guillotine from mount but Ignascio Erazo frees his head quite easily.
Machida throws some wild stikes that Ignascio Erazo manages to avoid easily.
Machida looking for a guillotine from mount but Ignascio Erazo is having none of it.
Machida looking to isolate an arm here. Ignascio Erazo doesn't see it coming and as Machida extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Machida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Machida!
An out of breath Andy Machida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Couture (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sheldon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Couture!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Cooper pushes him off.
Couture closes the distance but Cooper moves to the side
and Cooper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Couture's guard.
Cooper pushing down on Couture's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper is looking for a kimura but Couture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooper to get the leverage.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Cooper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cooper stops Couture from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper is looking for a kimura here.
Cooper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couture has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooper is trying to work for a kimura but Couture is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cooper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Cooper moves nicely into side control.
Cooper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Couture has escaped the position, nice work there.
Couture pushes Cooper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cooper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cooper has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cooper working for a submission but Couture is keeping him at bay.
Cooper has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Couture is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sheldon Cooper!
Sheldon Cooper made sure to mention his sponsor, Mango Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aderbal Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daeron Inglorion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inglorion has chosen Fabio Brazza - Anderson Silva as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbal Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daeron Inglorion!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inglorion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inglorion looking for a sweep. Not yet Inglorion, not yet.
Maia 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.
Inglorion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Inglorion is retaining full guard.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Maia 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.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Inglorion is retaining full guard.
Inglorion looking for a sweep. Not yet Inglorion, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inglorion is still trying to improve position.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inglorion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inglorion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maia 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.
Maia 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.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Inglorion trying to strike off his back.
Inglorion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maia won't allow Inglorion to sweep him here.
Maia 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.
Inglorion wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inglorion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Inglorion.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.
Maia is working for a kimura but Inglorion is defending it quite comfortably.
Inglorion is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
We've been hearing that Maia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia is looking for a kimura but Inglorion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage.
Inglorion is looking to improve his position.
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Inglorion defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inglorion gets back to full guard.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Inglorion.
Inglorion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maia is pressing down on Inglorion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Inglorion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maia is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Inglorion rolls with it to try and escape but Maia cranks on the arm and Inglorion is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aderbal Maia!
A very excited looking Aderbal Maia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Daeron Inglorion was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank the fans who have given me strength and say I'll train harder not to disappoint them again'.
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