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Barbarian 205lbs Final PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Dellelo (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 bantamweight 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, Hakeem Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Dellelo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dellelo.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Ali misses.
Dellelo goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.
Ali tries for a takedown but Dellelo manages to get underhooks.
Ali is working for takedown but Dellelo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ali slows down the pace here.
Ali is pressed up against the cage. Dellelo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali down to the mat. Ali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dellelo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dellelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dellelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dellelo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellelo trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
Dellelo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ali!
Ali's coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ali tries to hold on but Dellelo postures up.
Ali slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ali trying to control from the bottom.
Dellelo seems to be looking for submissions.
Ali is pressing down on Dellelo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo throws a strike but Ali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dellelo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dellelo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ali uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Dellelo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali trying to control the position but Dellelo is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dellelo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dellelo is looking to reverse the position.
Dellelo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dellelo is not content to let Ali control the position.
Ali tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dellelo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dellelo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hakeem Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Dellelo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dellelo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ali to the mat! Ali manages to get full guard.
Dellelo looks winded!
Dellelo throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Ali is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Dellelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali is thwarting Dellelo's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali trying to control from half guard but Dellelo is working away.
Dellelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hakeem Ali will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dellelo back to the cage. Ali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dellelo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dellelo under the eye.
Dellelo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dellelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dellelo.
Dellelo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
Dellelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dellelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet.
Ali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ali wants to control the position but Dellelo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dellelo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ali works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dellelo throws a strike but Ali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ali decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dellelo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Dellelo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dellelo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dellelo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dellelo is fighting to break Ali's control of his arms but Ali is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dellelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dellelo advances to half guard.
Dellelo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guilherme Dellelo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dellelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.
Dellelo throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Dellelo wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ali is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali tries to kick Dellelo off but Dellelo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dellelo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ali's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ali works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ali can't keep his opponent in guard - Dellelo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ali is defending against the submission attempts here by Dellelo.
Ali is looking to control Dellelo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ali avoid being mounted?
Dellelo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellelo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guilherme Dellelo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali misses with the combination.
Dellelo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dellelo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dellelo off to one side.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Dellelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dellelo fails with the takedown.
Dellelo throws a big shot that misses.
Hakeem Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali throws a right and a left that Dellelo avoids nicely.
Dellelo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ali on his heels. He'll look to pass Ali's guard now, I'm sure.
Ali trying to control the position.
Dellelo throws a big right hand that misses.
Dellelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali wants to stand but Dellelo is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet.
Ali is trying to keep Dellelo in close.
Dellelo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dellelo, into his guard.
Ali is looking to stand up but Dellelo won't let him.
Ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dellelo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dellelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ali defends it easily.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo is trying to keep Ali in close.
Dellelo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ali gets to his feet - Dellelo follows without any prompting.
Dellelo darts in looking for a takedown but Ali gets double underhooks and turns Dellelo into the cage.
Hakeem Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Dellelo.
Dellelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dellelo shoots for a takedown but Ali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dellelo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a series of punches but Dellelo moves out of range.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali misses with a body kick.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Ali clinches up with Dellelo and pushes him back against the cage.
Dellelo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dellelo misses with a body punch.
Ali gets underhooks to prevent Dellelo's takedown attempt.
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ali did well to prevent Dellelo getting side control.
Ali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dellelo looking to sit in guard and control but Ali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dellelo trying to strike off his back.
Ali trying to control but Dellelo is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellelo trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hakeem Ali.
I think Ali 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hakeem Ali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuno Facas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen The Black Eyed Peas - Pump It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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283 lbs
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275 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuno Facas!
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, Ricson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Facas.
Facas lands a front kick.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Facas's waist but Facas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Facas scores with a kick to the body.
Facas misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Facas.
Facas scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Ricson Gracie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Facas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Facas - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Facas. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Facas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Facas throws a head kick that half lands.
Facas tries a head kick but it misses.
Facas lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuno Facas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricson Gracie.
Facas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Facas.
Facas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie looks winded!
Facas lands a head kick!
Gracie is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to stay close but Facas steps back to make room for something. Gracie seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Facas and Gracie drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nuno Facas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chin HoKelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperiex Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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245 lbs
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280 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 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imperiex Prime!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HoKelly swings widly with a right hand
and Prime counters with a crisp right hand that drops HoKelly! Prime lets HoKelly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Chin HoKelly has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from HoKelly. Prime does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from HoKelly misses
and Prime counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imperiex Prime!
After the big win, Imperiex Prime made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sponge Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sponge Bones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Sponge Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bones tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Bones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro has his foot on Bones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bones works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro working for submissions but it's allowed Bones to get to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bones pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Bones has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bones pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bones's back!
Ribeiro working for a choke but Bones reverses nicely into Ribeiro 's guard.
Bones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bones defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Bones tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bones stacks Ribeiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bones!
Ribeiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bones's back!
Bones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking for the RNC.
Ribeiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ribeiro working for a choke but Bones is defending well.
Ribeiro not allowing Bones to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro working for a choke but Bones is defending well.
Ribeiro is persistently looking for the submission but Bones is defending it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bones reverses the position brilliantly into Ribeiro's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ribeiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Bones circles away easily
and Bones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ribeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Bones is defending well.
Ribeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones regains half guard.
Ribeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bones actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bones has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura here.
Ribeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Bones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jose Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ribeiro prevents Bones from improving his position.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but Bones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribeiro to get the leverage.
Ribeiro blocks the strikes from Bones.
Ribeiro wants to pass to mount but Bones is defending the position.
Ribeiro 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but Bones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribeiro to get the leverage.
Ribeiro trying to advance position but Bones counters by regaining guard.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ribeiro 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! And we move into the final round!
Bones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Bones shoots and misses
and Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro wants to pass to mount but Bones is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Bones is defending well.
Ribeiro is looking for submissions but instead, Bones has regained full guard.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro has hold of Bones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bones seems comfortable defending it but Ribeiro has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ribeiro couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachary White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White's entrance music is Drop Bombs - Ben Samples. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zachary White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Rios!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with an uppercut
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Zachary White has been cut.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Rios scores with a head kick.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from White misses
and Rios counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rios.
Rios is looking to clinch.
Rios misses with a head kick.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands a jab to Rios's midsection.
Rios takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
White instigates a clinch.
A short right from Rios.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rios is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rios throws a head punch that misses.
Rios landing knees to the head.
White misses with the head strike.
Rios lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
White tries a body shot but Rios blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Rios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White tries to throw a body punch but Rios avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White presses Rios against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Rios controls the action.
A shot in the inside from White.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Rios has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rios keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rios has a couple of punches blocked by White.
A body shot lands from White.
Rios fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rios misses with a knee to the head.
Rios blocking some punches.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White blocks an uppercut.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White misses with a punch to the body.
Rios lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
Rios throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White working hard to break the clinch.
Rios throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
A right hand to the body from White.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rios looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Rios is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rios tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from White.
White lands a body shot.
Rios is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rios has his back to the cage.
Rios has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. White seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rios can turn it around.
White pushes Rios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios throws a head punch that misses.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rios lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White forces Rios back against the cage and clinches.
White presses Rios against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
Rios misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses with the head strike.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White scores with a shot to the side of Rios's head.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Rios controls the action.
A short left from White.
A body shot lands from White.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Rios controls the action.
Rios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rios throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rios takes a shot to the head.
White wants to break free but Rios has control.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
Good body shot from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachary White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
White clinches with his opponent.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zachary White has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rios tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White is trying to force a seperation but Rios has the dominant position.
White wants to break free but Rios has control.
Rios lands a nice uppercut.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rios throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White gets through Rios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rios lands an uppercut.
Rios has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White tries a body shot but Rios blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Rios pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from White.
White misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from White.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White is trying to force a seperation but Rios has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Rios gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Rios won't allow it.
White is trying to break the clinch but Rios is controlling him.
White tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from White.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rios takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rios throws an elbow but it misses.
Rios misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White avoiding damage as Rios throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
A shot in the inside from Rios.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Rios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White pushes Rios back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rioss head.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White gets through Rios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White is trying to break the clinch but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White is working Rios over against the cage.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Rios controls his hands.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White breaks the clinch.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Rios circles away.
Rios lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White moves into the clinch.
White gets through Rios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rioss head.
Rios is rocked!
White tries to throw a body punch but Rios avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Rios is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
Rios looking to slow down the pace here.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios drops his hands momentarily. White doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rios staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rios doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary White!
Post fight, an emotional Zachary White said 'Zap zap bitch'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
155 lbs
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25
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Silva!
A pretty intense looking Rafael Silva took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Da Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Shunkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shunkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem till i collapse. Bruno Da Gaucho has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Da Gaucho!
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, Sergei Shunkov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shunkov gets a double leg takedown into Da Gaucho's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shunkov looking to pass the guard.
Da Gaucho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shunkov wants to control from the top but Da Gaucho keeps moving.
Da Gaucho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shunkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shunkov prevents Da Gaucho from getting back to his feet.
Shunkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Gaucho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergei Shunkov.
Shunkov has his takedown stuffed
and Da Gaucho counters with a single leg into guard. Shunkov didn't expect that.
Da Gaucho passes into half guard.
Shunkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Gaucho.
Da Gaucho is trying to control the action in half guard but Shunkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Gaucho is looking for a kimura but Shunkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Gaucho to get the leverage.
Shunkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Gaucho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Gaucho 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.
Da Gaucho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shunkov is just riding it out for now. Da Gaucho eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho is keen to just control but Shunkov is a slippery customer.
Shunkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Gaucho.
Da Gaucho wants to pass the guard but Shunkov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Da Gaucho prevents Shunkov from standing back up.
Da Gaucho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shunkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Gaucho.
Da Gaucho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shunkov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shunkov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shunkov trying to control the action but Da Gaucho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Da Gaucho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shunkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Gaucho quickly recovers to half guard.
Da Gaucho is trying to maintain the position but Shunkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Shunkov is looking to stall here but Da Gaucho recovers full guard.
Da Gaucho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Gaucho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shunkov defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shunkov trying to control but Da Gaucho is working from the bottom.
Shunkov stands and throws Da Gaucho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shunkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Da Gaucho, who protects the arm well.
Shunkov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Da Gaucho wants to control but Shunkov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho wants to get back to his feet.
Da Gaucho can't do much from the bottom here.
Shunkov tries for a kimura but Da Gaucho is defending well.
Bruno Da Gaucho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Gaucho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Da Gaucho tries to lock up and control but Shunkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov content just to control the position here.
Da Gaucho wants to control but Shunkov is having none of it.
Da Gaucho is looking to improve his position but Shunkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Gaucho is squirming around, avoiding Shunkov's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Gaucho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Gaucho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Da Gaucho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sergei Shunkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shunkov clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shunkov wants the takedown. Da Gaucho is fighting it off but Shunkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Gaucho's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Shunkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Da Gaucho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shunkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Gaucho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shunkov somewhat.
Shunkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Gaucho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shunkov's guard now.
Shunkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Shunkov, not yet.
Da Gaucho trying to control but Shunkov is working from the bottom.
Shunkov pulls Da Gaucho in to control the position.
Shunkov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Da Gaucho distracts Shunkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Da Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Shunkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Gaucho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Shunkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruno Da Gaucho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shunkov tries for a takedown but Da Gaucho circles away easily
and Da Gaucho counters with a series of strikes. Shunkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bruno Da Gaucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Shunkov.
Da Gaucho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Da Gaucho controlling from the top position.
Da Gaucho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shunkov for as long as he can get away with.
Da Gaucho wants to control from the top but Shunkov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shunkov keeping full guard, as Da Gaucho tries to pass.
Shunkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruno Da Gaucho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shunkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Da Gaucho counters with a single leg into guard. Shunkov didn't expect that.
Shunkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shunkov wants to get back to his feet but Da Gaucho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da Gaucho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov keeping full guard, as Da Gaucho tries to pass.
Shunkov keeping moving, preventing Da Gaucho from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bruno Da Gaucho just wasn't active enough.
Shunkov darts in looking for a takedown but Da Gaucho gets double underhooks and turns Shunkov into the cage.
Da Gaucho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shunkov prevents it.
Shunkov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shunkov stops Da Gaucho from standing up.
Da Gaucho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Gaucho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shunkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Da Gaucho looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Gaucho, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Da Gaucho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Gaucho 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Da Gaucho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aderbal Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon Cooper has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbal Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch but Maia moves away
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Maia'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.
Maia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cooper tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Maia is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cooper wants to get back to full guard.
Cooper is doing well to control the position and prevent Maia from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
Maia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooper trying to hold on to Maia's head to control him but Maia postures up.
Maia is trying to work for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
Cooper gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Cooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Cooper's guard.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Cooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Cooper's guard.
Cooper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard.
Cooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooper managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sheldon Cooper.
Maia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cooper is looking to reverse the position.
Maia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
Maia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maia tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cooper tries to buck Maia off but Maia is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia is trying to get an arm triangle but Cooper is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maia off and has taken his back!
Cooper trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aderbal Maia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maia tries for a takedown but Cooper circles away easily
and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Cooper advances to half guard.
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia is staying active underneath Cooper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Maia is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily.
Maia keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass.
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
Cooper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rob's Training Center . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cooper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cooper wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper stands and throws Maia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maia is looking to regain half guard here but Cooper keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Maia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cooper controlling from mount.
Cooper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cooper prevents Maia from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cooper fails to move to back control.
Maia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Cooper wants to take a breather but Maia is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper content to control rather than advance.
Maia is staying active underneath Cooper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cooper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Cooper taking a breather here.
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cooper off and has taken his back!
Cooper is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maia is looking for the choke from the back position but Cooper is controlling his hands well.
Cooper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maia working for a submission but Cooper is keeping him at bay.
Cooper is trying to escape the mount.
Maia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia has hold of Cooper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cooper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is working for a guillotine from mount but Cooper frees his head quite easily.
Cooper wants to control but Maia is having none of it.
Maia working for a guillotine from mount but Cooper is in no mood to give up.
Cooper working to try and regain half guard.
Cooper regains half guard.
Cooper trying to control here.
Cooper holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to improve his position.
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Maia is very close to passing his half guard.
Maia is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Maia is looking for a kimura here.
Cooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooper.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is trying to keep Maia in close.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Cooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sheldon Cooper hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Cooper as Maia shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maia is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage.
Cooper is controlling Maia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Cooper defends the submission attempt.
Cooper is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aderbal Maia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Maia avoids the body shot from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Maia as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cooper avoids it really well and circles away.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maia but Maia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maia checks the leg kick.
Cooper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maia avoids it really well and circles away.
Maia looks for a takedown but Cooper sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cooper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aderbal Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cooper tries to pass to full mount but Maia defends it.
Maia is pressing down on Cooper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maia has his foot on Cooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooper works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass.
Cooper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maia's guard.
Cooper trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
Cooper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maia wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.
Cooper passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cooper tries to control but Maia wriggling away.
Cooper is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maia is working to get back to half guard.
Maia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cooper tries to pass to full mount but Maia defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Cooper dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Cooper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maia to the mat! Maia manages to get full guard.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
Maia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cooper doesn't defend quickly enough and Maia has managed to lock this one up! Can Cooper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maia on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aderbal Maia!
Aderbal Maia is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Aderbal Maia 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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