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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Mayweather is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Damme avoids them all with ease.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Damme moves out of range.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather misses with the body kick
and Damme counters with a left and a right that stings Mayweather.
Crunch! Mayweather slams his shin into Damme's torso.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayweather delivers a nice body kick.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damme misses with a kick to the body.
Mayweather scores with a one two! Damme had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Damme wants to clinch.
Damme throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayweather counters by moving into the clinch.
Damme fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayweather working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Damme breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme moves into the clinch.
Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayweather has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Damme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Damme blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a two punch combo.
Damme is looking to land body kicks.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
Damme instigates a clinch.
Mayweather lands with a left to the head.
Damme drags the fight down to the ground.
Damme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damme looking to control.
Mayweather wants to stand but Damme is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mayweather prevents Damme from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme has his foot on Mayweather's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayweather works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather wants to stand but Damme is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mayweather decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses.
Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damme shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Damme showed some decent athleticism there.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up but Damme is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damme stands up and beckons Mayweather to join him on the feet.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Damme counters with a nice body kick.
Mayweather looks winded!
Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Damme moves out of range easily.
Damme looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damme lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Damme scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mayweather keeps Damme at a distance using the push kick.
Mayweather misses with a double jab
and Damme counters with a nice body shot.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Damme moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damme lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayweather tries to avoid it but Damme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayweather to the ground. Mayweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Damme!
Damme throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Damme moves out of range.
Damme clinches up with Mayweather and pushes him back against the cage.
Damme manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damme closes the distance and clinches.
Damme keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Damme is trying to pull guard but Mayweather turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Van Damme will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Damme shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayweather tries to sprawl out of it but Damme keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayweather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayweather works over Damme's head and body with a nice combination.
Damme misses with a body kick.
Mayweather takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Damme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayweather throws a front kick that sends Damme stumbling back into the cage.
Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Damme moves out of range easily.
Mayweather takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Damme throws a combination that misses
and Mayweather counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Damme is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damme shoots in for a double leg but Mayweather sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Damme blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Damme counters with a head kick.
Damme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
Floyd Mayweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Mayweather keeps the fight on the outside.
Damme closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the cage.
Damme breaks the clinch.
Damme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme looks to land a body kick but Mayweather moved away.
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Damme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Damme.
Damme could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Damme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayweather scores with a push kick.
Mayweather with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Damme misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damme lands with a nice combination. Mayweather backs away looking to recover.
Damme wants to clinch.
Damme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mayweather throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Damme moves out of range easily.
Damme throws a nice looking combination but Mayweather bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Damme eats them both and turns towards Mayweather to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Damme misses with a head kick.
Mayweather throws a head kick that Damme semi-blocks.
Damme lands a high kick!
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damme tries to clinch there but Mayweather circles away.
Mayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damme.
Damme misses with a few strikes there.
Damme avoids a kick to the body.
Damme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayweather lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Damme backs up against the cage.
Mayweather tries to keep at a distance but Damme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Damme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damme tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayweather just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Damme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Van Damme 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!
A head kick by Mayweather misses
and Damme counters with a series of strikes. Mayweather will be more careful next time no doubt.
Damme blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Damme avoids a kick to the body.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Damme moves out of range easily.
Mayweather throws a leg kick which misses Damme's front leg but catches the back leg as Damme tries to avoid it.
Mayweather fails to land with a series of punches.
Damme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Damme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Damme moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mayweather misses with a double jab
and Damme counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Damme digs a good hook to Mayweather's body.
A head kick by Mayweather misses
and Damme counters with a nice uppercut.
Damme lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Damme scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Damme!
Damme blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Damme lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mayweather will feel that in the morning.
Mayweather scores with a head kick.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses
and Damme finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Damme throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme throws a nice looking combination but Mayweather bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Damme.
A punch combination from Damme misses.
Damme takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Damme clinches with his opponent.
Damme leaning his opponent against the cage.
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!
Damme tries to break free but Mayweather pushes him back against the cage.
Mayweather tries to throw a body punch but Damme avoids it by throwing Mayweather back against the cage.
Mayweather slows down the pace here.
Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Damme. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Mayweather takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damme goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Damme throws a right hand that Mayweather ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayweather also avoids with ease.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Damme both land. Nice combination.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Damme moved away.
Damme tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Damme blocks the low kick.
Damme throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Damme moved away.
A head kick misses from Damme.
Damme throws a body kick that misses.
Mayweather looks to land a combination. Damme sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mayweather takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses
and Damme counters with a series of strikes. Mayweather will be more careful next time no doubt.
Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Damme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayweather.
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 Van Damme.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Damme, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Floyd Mayweather!
An out of breath Floyd Mayweather thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Meireles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Rob Zombie - Dragula as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Meireles!
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, Matt Brown!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meireles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meireles looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meireles swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Meireles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meireles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meireles throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Meireles throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Meireles prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Meireles misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Meireles throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Meireles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Meireles swings widly with a right hand
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a leg kick but Meireles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Meireles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Meireles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Meireles misses the target.
Meireles misses with a looping right.
Meireles throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meireles is breathing heavily.
A big left from Meireles misses.
Meireles has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brophy's Evil Troid Academy (BETA) in the buildup to the fight.
Danilo Meireles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meireles misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meireles thinking.
Meireles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meireles checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meireles.
Brown drops Meireles with a big left hand! Meireles is injured, injured bad! Brown jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Brown!
After the fight, Matt Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brahma Cervejinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cervejinha has chosen Beer! by Psychostick as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brahma Cervejinha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali throws a hook but Cervejinha avoids it easily.
Cervejinha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cervejinha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakeem Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervejinha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cervejinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cervejinha moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cervejinha obliges.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cervejinha has hold of one of Ali's legs. Ali is fighting the takedown attempt but Cervejinha gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cervejinha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ali wants to sweep here but Cervejinha controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is trying to keep Cervejinha in close.
Cervejinha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ali, up you get!
A combination from Ali does no damage.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Cervejinha feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Cervejinha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cervejinha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cervejinha obliges.
Cervejinha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cervejinha.
Cervejinha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
Cervejinha manages to break the clinch.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Cervejinha's head back.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Cervejinha is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali forces Cervejinha back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Cervejinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cervejinha managing to block the knees to the body from Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch.
Cervejinha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cervejinha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cervejinha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Cervejinha thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ali throws a right hand that Cervejinha ducks under and follows up with a left that Cervejinha also avoids with ease.
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Cervejinha.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Cervejinha.
Cervejinha manages to break the clinch.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Cervejinha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cervejinha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cervejinha dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cervejinha - that will leave a mark!
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Cervejinha keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali throws a series of punches but Cervejinha moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brahma Cervejinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Cervejinha.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cervejinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brahma Cervejinha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cervejinha clinches with his opponent.
Cervejinha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Cervejinha breaks from the clinch.
Cervejinha slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Cervejinha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cervejinha staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cervejinha.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Cervejinha.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Cervejinha. Cervejinha maintains the clinch.
Cervejinha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cervejinha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ali's head.
Cervejinha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cervejinha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ali somewhat.
Cervejinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cervejinha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ali is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cervejinha's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cervejinha misses with some punches.
Cervejinha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cervejinha clinches with his opponent.
Cervejinha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cervejinha lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cervejinha avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cervejinha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Cervejinha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali throws a hook to the side of Cervejinha's head but Cervejinha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Cervejinha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali avoids the head kick by Cervejinha.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but Cervejinha gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cervejinha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha lands a nice knee to the body.
Ali tries to work over Cervejinha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali jumps guard but Cervejinha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Cervejinha misses with the head strike.
Cervejinha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cervejinha.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cervejinha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali clinches.
Cervejinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cervejinha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cervejinha lands a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cervejinha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brahma Cervejinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cervejinha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cervejinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cervejinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Cervejinha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cervejinha is pressed up against the cage. Ali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cervejinha down to the mat. Cervejinha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
Hakeem Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cervejinha connects with a leg kick. Ali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali clinches up with Cervejinha and pushes him back against the cage.
Cervejinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Cervejinha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Cervejinha tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Cervejinha slams his shin into Ali's torso.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cervejinha pushes Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali throws a series of punches but Cervejinha moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cervejinha.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Cervejinha ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from Cervejinha lands but Ali takes it in his stride.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali blocks a head kick by Cervejinha.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cervejinha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cervejinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cervejinha circles away quickly and effectively.
Cervejinha misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a series of punches but Cervejinha moves out of range.
Ali clinches up with Cervejinha and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervejinha blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cervejinha manages to break the clinch.
Ali misses with a hook. Cervejinha ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws the left hand but Cervejinha avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Cervejinha lands but Ali takes it in his stride.
Cervejinha pushes Ali away with a front kick.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervejinha moves away.
Cervejinha throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ali throws a hook to the side of Cervejinha's head but Cervejinha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cervejinha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cervejinha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
Cervejinha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cervejinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Ali tries to break free but Cervejinha pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha landing knees to the body.
Cervejinha misses with the head strike.
Cervejinha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervejinha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brahma Cervejinha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ali darts in and clinches Cervejinha up against the cage.
Cervejinha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cervejinha stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cervejinha misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brahma Cervejinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cervejinha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brahma Cervejinha!
Brahma Cervejinha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Shunkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shunkov has chosen Eminem till i collapse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sergei Shunkov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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144 lbs
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134 lbs
2 - 3 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Katsu Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Shunkov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a body punch but Shunkov moves out of range.
Nakamura gets a clinch.
Shunkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shunkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamura pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shunkov has picked Nakamura up - he's going for a ride! Shunkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nakamura wants to stand back up but Shunkov manages to pass into side control.
Nakamura struggling a bit here.
Shunkov trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shunkov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nakamura tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shunkov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nakamura tries to improve his position but instead Shunkov has taken his back!
Nakamura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nakamura is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergei Shunkov!
A very excited looking Sergei Shunkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dimont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nego Dobom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobom has chosen Bad to the bone by George Thorogood as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nego Dobom enters the cage!
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dimont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nego Dobom!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobom lands with a slapping head kick.
Dan Dimont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dobom enables Dimont to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dobom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dimont's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dimont definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dimont passes Dobom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dobom is in trouble now - Dimont has advanced to mount!
Dimont scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimont looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dimont raining down shots from the mount!
Dimont landing strikes from the mount.
Dimont controlling his opponent.
Dobom takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobom wants to control but Dimont is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dimont cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dobom is rocked!
Dimont postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dobom bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dimont and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dimont!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sponge Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ole NKone has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
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, Sponge Bones!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Finland in the buildup to the fight.
Bones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bones moves out of range of the strikes.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NKone throws a good cross that connects.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bones.
Bones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. NKone defends it nicely.
NKone tries to clinch up.
Bones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NKone throws a big shot that misses.
Bones goes for a double leg but NKone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as NKone continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on NKone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
NKone breaks from the clinch.
NKone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bones.
Ole NKone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sponge Bones.
Bones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
NKone connects with a right hand. Bones shakes it off.
Ole NKone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by NKone as he connects with a hook.
NKone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bones is trying to pull guard but NKone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
NKone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
NKone lands with a short shot to the head.
NKone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone lands a left hand.
NKone misses with a punch to the body.
NKone lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from NKone.
Bones is rocked!
NKone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bones is still on wobbly legs! Can NKone finish him?
NKone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from NKone misses.
Bones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone misses with a straight left.
Bones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
NKone throws a jab when Bones was well out of range.
Bones moves out of range as NKone strikes.
Bones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and NKone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
NKone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
Bones seems to have recovered his senses.
Bones being controlled against the cage.
NKone scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from NKone.
A left hand lands to the body for NKone.
Bones 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.
NKone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NKone dips a shoulder and cracks Bones with a mighty uppercut! Bones falls back against the cage and NKone unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - NKone screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ole NKone!
Ole NKone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Chiara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayer has chosen Rammstein - mein teil as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro Chiara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bastian Mayer !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayer throws a right and a left that Chiara avoids nicely.
Mayer lands with a straight right. Chiara didn't see that one coming.
Mayer darts in and clinches Chiara up against the cage.
Chiara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayer walks away with a smile on his face. Chiara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mayer thuds a left hand into Chiara's body.
Mayer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiara circles away quickly and effectively.
Chiara scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayer stuns Chiara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chiara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheers as Mayer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chiara doesn't seem phased though.
Mayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayer throws a series of punches but Chiara avoids them all with ease.
Mayer looks to land a combination but Chiara avoids it well.
Mayer throws a series of punches but Chiara avoids them all with ease.
Chiara tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bastian Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Mayer .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Mayer there.
A punch combination from Mayer misses.
Mayer connects with a single shot there.
Chiara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chiara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayer lands a right hook to the body.
Chiara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chiara ducks under a wild hook from Mayer .
Chiara wants to clinch up but Mayer keeps it at a distance.
Mayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chiara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayer avoids the head kick by Chiara.
Chiara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Chiara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mayer looks to land a combination but Chiara avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mayer . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayer .
The fighters circling - Mayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chiara lands a head kick!
Mayer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chiara throws a head kick that Mayer semi-blocks.
Chiara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chiara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chiara is breathing heavily.
Chiara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chiara walks into a jab.
Chiara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chiara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Chiara out cold! Chiara is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bastian Mayer !
Bastian Mayer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teseu Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
190 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teseu Nogueira!
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, Mike Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira dives in and grabs Sinatra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sinatra pushes down on Nogueira's head and hops out.
Sinatra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nogueira backs up against the cage.
Nogueira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nogueira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sinatra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nogueira is in close to Sinatra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nogueira postures up in Sinatra's guard and throws a big left but Sinatra blocks it.
Sinatra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nogueira is working Sinatra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nogueira postures up and lands a big shot to Sinatra's brow.
Sinatra wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nogueira prevents Sinatra from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira prevents Sinatra from getting back to his feet.
Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Nogueira is working Sinatra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nogueira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogueira landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinatra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sinatra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sinatra's head.
Nogueira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sinatra's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira postures up in Sinatra's guard and throws a big left but Sinatra blocks it.
Nogueira is pushing down on Sinatra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sinatra is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogueira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sinatra's head.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nogueira thows a huge punch but Sinatra dodges it nicely.
Nogueira passes to side control.
Nogueira works to advance to full mount. Sinatra defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nogueira lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Nogueira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Sinatra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sinatra is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Nogueira! Sinatra is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Teseu Nogueira!
Our winner, Teseu Nogueira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Da Gaucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Holowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
141 lbs
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26
136 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
10 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Howard Holowitz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Gaucho.
Holowitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Gaucho defends it nicely.
Da Gaucho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holowitz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holowitz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holowitz 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 works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gaucho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holowitz is aware though and is defending well.
Holowitz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Da Gaucho dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holowitz is on top in guard.
Holowitz wants to pass the guard but Da Gaucho is keeping the position.
Da Gaucho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holowitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holowitz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Da Gaucho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holowitz, into his guard.
Da Gaucho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holowitz is looking for a triangle here but Da Gaucho uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holowitz is trying to get back to half guard.
Da Gaucho wants to control but Holowitz is keeping him busy.
Holowitz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Da Gaucho's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Da Gaucho! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Holowitz has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Da Gaucho!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiamaka Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Koothrappali (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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172 lbs
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173 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chiamaka Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rajesh Koothrappali!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Congo circles away.
Congo leaves Koothrappali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chiamaka Congo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rajesh Koothrappali.
Congo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Congo stops a takedown attempt from Koothrappali.
Congo pushes Koothrappali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Congo stops a takedown attempt from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Congo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koothrappali tries to score a body lock takedown but Congo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Congo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koothrappali takes a shot to the head.
Congo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koothrappali backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koothrappali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Congo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koothrappali looks winded!
Congo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koothrappali backwards.
Koothrappali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Congo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Congo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Congo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Congo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Congo prevents the takedown attempt.
Congo lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Congo.
Congo works on Koothrappali's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo lands a big right hand that drops Koothrappali! The killer instinct kicks in and Congo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Congo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiamaka Congo!
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