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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardro Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardro Souza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Nascimento!
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, Leonardro Souza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento shoots in but no luck this time.
Souza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Nascimento. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
Nascimento misses with a takedown attempt - Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souza is looking to stand up but Nascimento won't let him.
Nascimento has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Souza should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nascimento has tightened it up now! Souza should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Nascimento!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noob Saibot 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noob Saibot!
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, Nestor Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Nestor Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot moves into the clinch.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzalez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez rushes Saibot and presses him up against the cage.
Saibot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saibot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzalez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saibot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonzalez back to the cage. Saibot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Saibot gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez shoots for a takedown but Saibot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Saibot is looking to wear down Gonzalez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzalez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch.
Saibot presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Our sources have told us that Saibot has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saibot.
Saibot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saibot digs a right hand underneath Gonzalez's ribcage. Gonzalez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saibot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saibot's efforts to push away.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Saibot presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saibot working Gonzalez over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Saibot.
Saibot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
Saibot connects with the punch.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Saibot sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot jabs at Gonzalez's body.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Saibot with a hook.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot connects with a single shot there.
Saibot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saibot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saibot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Saibot.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzalez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saibot lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
Saibot lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot is looking to slow Gonzalez down with leg kicks.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saibot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saibot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Gonzalez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saibot!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzalez missing with knees to the body.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Saibot scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one.
Nestor Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saibot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saibot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Saibot, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Saibot against the cage but Saibot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Noob Saibot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saibot is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saibot is looking to escape.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Saibot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Saibot has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Saibot wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saibot to regain full guard.
Saibot is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gonzalez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez looking to stall.
Saibot working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saibot blocks it with crossed arms.
Saibot is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Saibot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez has Saibot pressed against the cage, preventing Saibot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saibot working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez looking to stall.
Saibot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saibot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Saibot lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez clinches.
Saibot manages to break the clinch.
Saibot connects with a right hand. Gonzalez shakes it off.
Saibot scores with a jab. Gonzalez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saibot lands with a good body shot.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saibot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Gonzalez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
Saibot moves into the clinch.
Saibot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
Gonzalez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot lands a body shot.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonzalez closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Saibot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saibot is defending well for now.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saibot is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Saibot lands a left hand.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Saibot.
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonzalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez forces Saibot back against the cage and clinches.
Saibot digs a right hand underneath Gonzalez's ribcage. Gonzalez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gonzalez is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Saibot.
Still in the clinch, Saibot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot jabs at Gonzalez's body.
Saibot with a nice cross.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot throws a series of strikes that have Gonzalez backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Saibot.
Saibot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Nice jab there from Saibot.
Saibot jabs at Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Saibot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzalez into the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Saibot counters with a left to the body.
Saibot jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot throws a series of strikes that have Gonzalez backpedaling.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nestor Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saibot punishes Gonzalez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Gonzalez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saibot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Saibot.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Saibot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Saibot lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nestor Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
Saibot wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Gonzalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Saibot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonzalez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Saibot.
Saibot breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saibot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasty Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasty Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock thows a leg kick but Halo checks it
and Halo counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Nasty Murdock has been cut.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Halo circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Murdock.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Murdock lands a head kick. Halo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nasty Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdock throws a head kick that Halo semi-blocks.
Halo throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Halo takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Halo misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock cracks Halo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Halo circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Halo down.
Halo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Halo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Halo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Halo keeps it at a distance.
Halo is looking to wear down Murdock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Halo off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands a two punch combo.
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Murdock gets a clinch.
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Halo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Halo off balance momentarily.
Murdock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdock lands a jab to Halo's midsection.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Murdock thumps Halo with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock wants to clinch.
Halo throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murdock scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasty Murdock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nasty Murdock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
Murdock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murdock wants to clinch.
Halo thows a body shot but no joy.
Halo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murdock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murdock lands a nice looking body shot.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
Murdock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock lands a nice shot to the body.
Murdock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halo. Halo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Halo circles away.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halo's calf.
Murdock scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock lands with a hook. Halo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murdock works the jab nicely.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murdock connects with a jab.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halo working hard to break the clinch.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Chryst Halo has been cut.
Murdock tries a knee to the head but Halo blocks it.
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halo's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Halo down.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock digs a good hook to Halo's body.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halo's calf.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Halo circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Murdock scores with a jab.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock scores with a shot to the body.
Halo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Halo cracks a nice hook into Murdock's ribs.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murdock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halo's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Murdock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nasty Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halo misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Murdock.
Murdock lands with a nice body kick.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock instigates a clinch.
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasty Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Halo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Halo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
A left lands for Murdock.
Murdock jabs Halo right on the nose. Halo blinks but takes it well.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo slips a jab and a cross from Murdock.
Halo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murdock throws out a powerful jab.
Murdock wants to clinch.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murdock.
Murdock is looking to slow Halo down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murdock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halo on the side of the head.
Murdock throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Chryst Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
Murdock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halo on the side of the head.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdock.
Murdock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halo's head.
Murdock lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Halo off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Murdock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murdock.
Halo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
Murdock lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Murdock cracks Halo with a good jab.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Halo off balance momentarily.
Halo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murdock at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Halo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Halo down.
Halo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murdock with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasty Murdock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murdock 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasty Murdock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Wake me Up. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Maia!
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, Mauricio Moura!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Moura gets the takedown into side control.
Moura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maia, who protects the arm well.
Maia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maia could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia can't keep his opponent in guard - Moura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Maia wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground 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!
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maia moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moura drops back looking for a leg! Maia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maia manages to kick Moura off! Moura jumps back into Maia's guard.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
Moura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moura looks winded!
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maia has his foot on Moura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moura works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.
Moura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moura's best efforts.
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moura passes Maia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.
Maia moves into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moura 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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Maia 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.
Moura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Moura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moura avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maia closes the distance and clinches up with Moura, looking for a takedown. Maia pushes Moura against the cage but Moura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Moura or perhaps it was just good defense by Maia which made him look bad.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moura.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Moura is breathing heavily.
Moura tries for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Moura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia manages to get back to half guard.
Maia tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
Maia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moura is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moura is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
Moura wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moura is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Moura is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Moura manages to get to full guard.
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 preventing the sweep.
Moura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maia is aware though and is defending well.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Moura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moura manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Moura's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Maia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maia shoots for a takedown but Moura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maia goes for a double leg but Moura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moura continues to drive forward.
Maia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia has Moura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maia prevents the takedown attempt.
Moura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maia has hold of one of Moura's legs. Moura is fighting the takedown attempt but Maia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Moura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moura manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Moura's guard.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Moura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moura manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Moura's guard.
Moura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maia is defending well. Moura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maia has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Moura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherlock Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherlock Holmes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlos Rodriguez's chin.
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Rodriguez!
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, Sherlock Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Rodriguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Rodriguez works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodriguez works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodriguez lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rodriguez as the two fighters clinch.
Holmes looks winded!
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Holmes's head.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Sherlock Holmes has been cut.
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes takes a shot to the head.
Holmes is rocked!
Rodriguez cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Holmes's coach down at Rob's Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holmes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rodriguez drops Holmes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Holmes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Holmes to his knees! Rodriguez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Rodriguez!
A victorious Carlos Rodriguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Granger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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166 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Granger!
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, Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Silva lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Silva looks to land a combination but Granger avoids it well.
Silva drives through and clinches with Granger against the cage.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva pulls guard.
Granger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Granger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Granger looking to pass the guard.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva is trying to control the position but Granger postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Granger just wasn't active enough.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Granger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Granger connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Granger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Granger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Granger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva looking to control.
Granger landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Granger.
Granger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Granger lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva tries to bench press Granger off him but Granger keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Granger has passed into side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Granger'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.
Granger controlling the position from side mount.
Silva tries to bench press Granger off him but Granger keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger landing strikes.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Granger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Granger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Granger slows the pace down.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Granger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Granger working away.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Granger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Granger working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Granger is staying active.
Silva is being controlled here.
Granger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Granger keeps moving and retains side control.
Granger wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Granger tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Granger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Granger looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Granger drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Granger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Granger stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Granger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Granger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James Granger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Granger from controlling successfully.
Granger stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Granger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Granger controls the pace.
Granger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Granger has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Granger from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Granger is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because James Granger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Granger trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Granger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Granger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Granger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Granger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Granger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Granger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Granger is working away from the top position though.
Granger controlling the pace.
Granger trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva wants to improve his position but Granger is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Granger seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Granger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva wants to sweep here but Granger controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Granger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Granger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Granger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We're going to have a standup here because James Granger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Granger's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Granger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Granger looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Granger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva is pulling down on Granger's head. It's preventing any offense from Granger, at least for the moment.
Granger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Granger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Granger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Granger lands in his opponent's guard.
Granger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Granger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Granger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Granger has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Granger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Granger landing some decent shots from guard.
Granger postures up.
Granger preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Granger regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
Silva stops Granger from standing up.
Granger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Granger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granger is keeping the position for now.
Granger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
James Granger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Granger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Granger from controlling successfully.
Silva is trying to keep Granger in close.
Granger throws a big elbow that misses.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Granger just wasn't active enough.
Granger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Granger lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva tries to bench press Granger off him but Granger keeps the position.
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!
Granger is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger scoring with punches and elbows.
Granger looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Granger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Granger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Granger is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Granger is staying tight to Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marcelo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Granger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Granger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Granger!
James Granger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Marcelo Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'Sona ma bishhh!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamekona Tupuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamekona Tupuola has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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295 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Henderson!
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, Kamekona Tupuola!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tupuola.
Tupuola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Tupuola dives in and scores a takedown into Henderson's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tupuola won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Tupuola 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.
Tupuola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Tupuola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tupuola should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tupuola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupuola throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson prevents Tupuola from getting back to his feet.
Henderson wants to stand but Tupuola is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tupuola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupuola slips nicely into half guard.
Tupuola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Tupuola is controlling him well.
Tupuola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Tupuola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tupuola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tupuola throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tupuola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Tupuola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Tupuola.
Tupuola uses his free foot to push down on Henderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henderson.
Henderson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tupuola postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupuola unloading with bombs!
Tupuola raining down shots from the mount!
Tupuola lands a big elbow - Henderson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Henderson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kamekona Tupuola!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kamekona Tupuola made sure he mentioned Mango Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Clare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clare comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não Bate. Rajesh Koothrappali has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dustin Clare's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Clare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rajesh Koothrappali!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koothrappali leaves Clare with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clare tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koothrappali defends well and Clare ends up having to push Koothrappali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clare is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Clare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clare has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koothrappali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koothrappali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koothrappali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clare pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Koothrappali or perhaps it was just good defense by Clare which made him look bad.
Koothrappali misses with a takedown attempt - Clare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koothrappali misses with a takedown attempt - Clare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koothrappali drives through with a takedown into Clare's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Koothrappali drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clare looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clare looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clare!
Clare looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koothrappali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clare's back!
Clare is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clare wants to control his opponent's hands but Koothrappali gets his hands free.
Clare tries to roll but Koothrappali sticks to his back.
Clare is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Academia Ipanema, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Koothrappali working for the choke.
Koothrappali is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clare defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Koothrappali controlling well, preventing Clare from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali working for a choke but Clare is defending well.
Koothrappali has got his arm under Clare's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Clare has spun round into Koothrappali's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clare forces his way into half guard.
Clare is looking for a kimura but Koothrappali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clare to get the leverage.
Clare wants to work for an arm triangle but Koothrappali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koothrappali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koothrappali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koothrappali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clare seems to be working for a kimura but Koothrappali defends the submission attempt.
Koothrappali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clare's back!
Koothrappali is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clare defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Koothrappali is trying to stick to Clare's back but Clare is turning into Koothrappali. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Koothrappali's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clare.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Clare from controlling successfully.
Clare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koothrappali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koothrappali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clare uses it to pass to side control.
Clare tries for a kimura but Koothrappali is defending well.
Clare is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koothrappali has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali is looking to regain half guard here but Clare keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali gets back to half guard.
Koothrappali wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rajesh Koothrappali will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clare stuffs the takedown attempt from Koothrappali. Koothrappali gets slowly back to his feet.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali fails with the takedown
and Clare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koothrappali's guard.
Koothrappali 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! Clare rolls with it to try and escape but Koothrappali cranks on the arm and Clare is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rajesh Koothrappali!
Rajesh Koothrappali gave a mention to Mango Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Saintclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberts Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior has chosen Apenas Mais Uma de Amor as his entrance music. Andrei Saintclair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roberts Junior's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Saintclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberts Junior!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saintclair pinned against the cage. Saintclair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saintclair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Junior.
Saintclair doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown. Saintclair fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Junior 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Saintclair to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Junior is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Saintclair pulls down on the head and he's put Junior to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrei Saintclair!
A victorious Andrei Saintclair thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Roberts Junior had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans and say that I will work harder to not disappoint them again.'.
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