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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Epic Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Epic Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pereira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gracie tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Pereira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Pereira wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Pereira is trying for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pereira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Pereira!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conor Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Peixoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peixoto has chosen The ´´Natal Kid`` as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conor Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Peixoto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor instigates a clinch.
Mcgregor misses with the head strike.
Mcgregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Peixoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgregor keeps control of Peixoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been informed that Peixoto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mcgregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Peixoto.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgregor fails to land.
Peixoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgregor.
Mcgregor trying to land knees to the body.
Mcgregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcgregor lands an elbow just above Peixoto 's eye.
Mcgregor misses with the head strike.
Mcgregor pushes off an throws an elbow but Peixoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peixoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peixoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgregor sprawls well. Mcgregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peixoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Peixoto circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peixoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peixoto darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgregor gets double underhooks and turns Peixoto into the cage.
Conor Mcgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Peixoto.
Peixoto stalling.
Peixoto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Peixoto manages to end up in side control.
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet but Peixoto drags him back down.
Peixoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peixoto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peixoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcgregor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peixoto but great work by Mcgregor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgregor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Peixoto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peixoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mcgregor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor working aggressively here.
Mcgregor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peixoto blocks an elbow strike from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peixoto.
Mcgregor misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peixoto.
Mcgregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peixoto.
Peixoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgregor missing with knees to the body.
Peixoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mcgregor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgregor.
Peixoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peixoto tightens his grip and picks Mcgregor up, before dumping him to the ground. Mcgregor manages to land in guard.
Mcgregor is looking to stand up but Peixoto isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peixoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgregor is keeping the position for now.
Mcgregor pushes Peixoto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Peixoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgregor sprawls well. He's pushed Peixoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgregor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcgregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Peixoto. Peixoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgregor works over Peixoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Peixoto shoots in for a takedown but Mcgregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peixoto fails to land the takedown.
Conor Mcgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Peixoto.
Peixoto tries to keep at a distance but Mcgregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peixoto blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with the head strike.
Mcgregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mcgregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgregor lands a left hand.
Peixoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgregor has a couple of punches blocked by Peixoto.
Mcgregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peixoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peixoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peixoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcgregor is defending well.
Peixoto is breathing heavily.
Mcgregor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peixoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor working aggressively here.
Peixoto blocking some punches.
Mcgregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peixoto backwards.
Peixoto blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor misses with the head strike.
Peixoto avoiding damage as Mcgregor throws knees to the body.
Mcgregor misses with the head strike.
Mcgregor has a couple of punches blocked by Peixoto.
Mcgregor scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcgregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peixoto backwards.
Conor Mcgregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgregor fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peixoto blocks an uppercut.
Mcgregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peixoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcgregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcgregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a head punch that misses.
Peixoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgregor after a bit of a struggle.
Peixoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peixoto backwards.
Mcgregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgregor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peixoto's defenses.
Mcgregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcgregor lands a left hand.
Peixoto is trying to pull guard but Mcgregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mcgregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peixoto backwards.
Peixoto is trying to pull guard but Mcgregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peixoto managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgregor.
Peixoto decides to pull guard.
Mcgregor tries to stand but Peixoto is controlling from the bottom.
Mcgregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peixoto on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peixoto is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mcgregor frees his head nicely. Oh but Peixoto has switched to an armbar! Mcgregor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matheus Peixoto!
Post fight, Matheus Peixoto took to the microphone: 'WOOOOWWWWWW!!!!, BOA noite aé galera, muito obrigado muito obrigado,caraca vocês viram isso?? bom bom eu lutei muito pra chegar até aki, eu tou muito feliz por essa vitória hoje e já tou esperando o próximo combate podem mandar estou esperando,.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chembakwu Azuibike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roan Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roan Carneiro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chembakwu Azuibike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roan Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azuibike did well to prevent Carneiro getting side control.
Carneiro prevents Azuibike from standing back up.
Carneiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carneiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carneiro wants to free his trapped foot but Azuibike is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azuibike is defending against the submission attempts here by Carneiro.
Carneiro is trying to control. Azuibike wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azuibike is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Closing Thursday 20/03/14 - The Garcia Grappl, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Carneiro drops an elbow to the side of Azuibike's head.
Carneiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azuibike tries to kick Carneiro off but Carneiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carneiro trying to pass the guard but Azuibike defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Azuibike missing with punches from the bottom.
Azuibike misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Carneiro 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.
Carneiro trying to control from half guard but Azuibike is working away.
Azuibike has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carneiro is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro looks to land a strike but Azuibike avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carneiro cracks Azuibike with a solid left hand.
Carneiro stopping the sweep attempt from Azuibike.
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azuibike is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Azuibike keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Azuibike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azuibike manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Azuibike's guard.
Carneiro trying to control but Azuibike is working from the bottom.
Azuibike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carneiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Azuibike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azuibike manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Azuibike's guard.
Azuibike is looking to stand up but Carneiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Azuibike pushes Carneiro off and scrambles back to his feet.
Carneiro closes the distance and clinches up with Azuibike, looking for a takedown. Carneiro pushes Azuibike against the cage but Azuibike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carneiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azuibike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azuibike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carneiro tries for a takedown but Azuibike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chembakwu Azuibike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roan Carneiro.
Carneiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azuibike was well out of range. Poor timing from Carneiro.
Azuibike misses with a head kick.
Carneiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azuibike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carneiro looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azuibike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carneiro.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carneiro throws a jab when Azuibike was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roan Carneiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Azuibike throws a head kick but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carneiro avoids the head kick by Azuibike.
Azuibike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carneiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azuibike tries to avoid it but Carneiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azuibike to the ground. Azuibike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuibike shoots in but no luck this time.
Azuibike shoots in for a takedown but Carneiro shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Azuibike circles away.
Chembakwu Azuibike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roan Carneiro.
Azuibike darts in and clinches Carneiro up against the cage.
Azuibike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azuibike is looking to clinch but Carneiro is avoiding it.
Azuibike moves into the clinch successfully.
Azuibike tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azuibike with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azuibike tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azuibike misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro looking for a takedown.
Carneiro jumps into guard, dragging Azuibike to the mat.
Carneiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azuibike avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carneiro is breathing heavily.
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!
Azuibike decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carneiro, up you get!
Carneiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azuibike misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Azuibike. No joy for Carneiro on that attempt.
Carneiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azuibike counters with a head kick. That will keep Carneiro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Azuibike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azuibike stuffs the takedown attempt from Carneiro. Carneiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Azuibike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azuibike lands a head kick!
Azuibike scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azuibike fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Carneiro. No joy for Azuibike on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chembakwu Azuibike dominated that second round.
That's time! Azuibike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Azuibike throws a head kick that misses.
Carneiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Azuibike tries a head kick but it misses.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Azuibike as he avoids it easily.
Azuibike shoots in for a takedown but Carneiro shows good takedown defense.
Carneiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chembakwu Azuibike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roan Carneiro.
Azuibike tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuibike pushes Carneiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Azuibike tries to land a knee to the head but Carneiro blocks with his arms.
Carneiro gets control of Azuibike's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carneiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carneiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Azuibike!
Azuibike wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Carneiro trying to control but Azuibike is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuibike wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Carneiro landing strikes from the mount.
Roan Carneiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carneiro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Carneiro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Azuibike is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Carneiro.
Carneiro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carneiro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Azuibike tries to hold on but Carneiro pushes him away.
Azuibike is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro has control of Azuibike's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Azuibike regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro landing punches.
Azuibike is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Azuibike defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carneiro.
Carneiro lands a nice shot to the head.
Azuibike is in a horrible position here. Carneiro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Azuibike is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Azuibike covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roan Carneiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nonito Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo's entrance music is fleetwood mac - the chain. A fine choice. Silva has chosen California Love as his entrance music. Damian Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nonito Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Melo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nonito Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Melo. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Melo coming out on top.
Melo misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Melo is looking to escape.
Silva is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Melo defends it.
Silva not doing much here.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Melo!
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melo's coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Melo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control but Melo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Melo tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Melo. Melo obviously looking to wear him down.
Melo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Melo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva keeping full guard, as Melo tries to pass.
Silva pulls Melo in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Melo won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damian Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Melo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Melo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Melo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo swinging wildly here.
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 Nonito Melo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melo falls off balance throwing a combination
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva 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.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Melo is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Melo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melo lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Melo misses.
Melo throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Nonito Melo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Melo.
Silva tries for a takedown but Melo circles away easily
and Melo counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo fails to land with a series of punches.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Melo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
No joy there for Melo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Melo works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Melo throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Melo is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Melo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nonito Melo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Silva.
Melo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
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 Nonito Melo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Melo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Melo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melo feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Melo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunch! Melo slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Melo misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Melo sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melo.
Melo misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Melo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva pushing down on Melo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Melo defending well.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Melo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Nonito Melo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Silva.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Melo.
Melo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Melo.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Melo misses with a series of wild punches.
Melo misses with a few strikes there.
Damian Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nonito Melo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Melo. Melo obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Silva.
I think Melo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nonito Melo!
A very excited looking Nonito Melo 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 Genki Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 St Petersburg, Genki Sudo!
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, Steven Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins leaves Sudo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sudo tries for a takedown but Perkins circles away easily
and Perkins counters with a two punch combo.
Perkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sudo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Perkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perkins wants to stand and escape but Sudo is having none of it.
Perkins trying to strike off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sudo is controlling him.
Perkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sudo.
Perkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sudo is controlling him.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Perkins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Perkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Perkins finds it's target.
Steven Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sudo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkins sprawls well. Perkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sudo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genki Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkins lunges at Sudo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sudo's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sudo is defended easily by Perkins.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt - Perkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sudo with a poor takedown
and Perkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkins misses with the combination.
Perkins misses with a two punch combination.
Sudo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sudo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ivan's house of pain [300$] in the buildup to the fight.
Sudo dodges the punch combination from Perkins.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown but Perkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sudo is breathing heavily.
Perkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perkins as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudo fails to land the takedown.
Perkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sudo shoots for a double leg takedown but Perkins sprawls well. He's pushed Sudo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Perkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sudo dives in and grabs Perkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkins pushes down on Sudo's head and hops out.
Sudo slips a jab and a cross from Perkins.
Perkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins misses with a two punch combination.
Perkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Perkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sudo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkins misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Perkins catches Sudo right on the button with a cross.
Perkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sudo moves away.
Perkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch combination from Perkins misses.
Perkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sudo shoots for a takedown but Perkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sudo.
Perkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sudo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Perkins's guard now.
Sudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sudo throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkins wants to stand and escape but Sudo is having none of it.
Sudo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Perkins kicks Sudo off and gets back to his feet.
Sudo tests Perkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sudo goes for a double leg but Perkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perkins continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sudo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sudo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sudo somewhat.
Sudo tries for a takedown but Perkins circles away easily
and Perkins counters with a series of strikes. Sudo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sudo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perkins.
Sudo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perkins in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Perkins scores with a four punch combination!
A right-left combo lands from Perkins.
Perkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Perkins 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.
Sudo has a takedown stuffed.
Perkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perkins swinging wildly here.
Perkins forces Sudo back against the cage and clinches.
Sudo has Perkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Perkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Perkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Sudo. Sudo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genki Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perkins counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkins cracks Sudo with an open hand slap.
Sudo has his takedown stuffed
and Perkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Perkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perkins throws a hook to the side of Sudo's head but Sudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Sudo. Sudo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sudo slips a jab and a cross from Perkins.
Sudo lands the left hand.
Sudo lands a head shot.
Perkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sudo shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl out of it but Sudo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sudo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sudo circles away quickly and effectively.
Sudo goes for a double leg but Perkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perkins continues to drive forward.
Perkins breaks the clinch.
Sudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Perkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Perkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sudo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkins stuffs the takedown.
Sudo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Perkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sudo throws a leg kick but Perkins moved away.
Perkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sudo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sudo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sudo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sudo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sudo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Genki Sudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perkins wants to stand and escape but Sudo is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Perkins has momentary wrist control but Sudo slips an elbow through the middle.
Perkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sudo looks for a takedown but Perkins sprawls well.
Perkins tries to work over Sudo's front leg with a kick but Sudo checks it.
Sudo dives in for a single leg takedown but Perkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perkins breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sudo is defended easily by Perkins.
Sudo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Sudo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sudo.
Genki Sudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perkins misses with a wild combination.
Sudo misses with a takedown
and Perkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Perkins misses with a few strikes there.
Sudo throws a solid leg kick but Perkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sudo.
Perkins stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkins lands a nice shot that snaps Sudo's head back.
Sudo 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.
Perkins misses with a double jab.
Sudo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Perkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sudo dives in and grabs Perkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkins pushes down on Sudo's head and hops out.
Perkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Perkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sudo misses with a takedown
letting Perkins counter with a right hand.
Perkins throws a series of punches but Sudo avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Perkins does no damage.
Perkins misses with a combination
and Sudo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully.
Sudo prevents Perkins from getting back to his feet.
Sudo advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo is trying to control. Perkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perkins wants to improve his position but Sudo is controlling well.
Perkins pushes Sudo off looking to stand but Sudo dives back in and keeps control.
Sudo thows a huge punch but Perkins dodges it nicely.
Perkins is looking to escape.
Sudo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perkins is looking for a sweep. Sudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sudo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Perkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sudo is looking for a kimura but Perkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sudo to get the leverage.
Sudo is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins pushes Sudo off and gets back to his feet.
Steven Perkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Sudo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genki Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkins misses with the combination.
Sudo with a poor takedown
and Perkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sudo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sudo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perkins defends it nicely.
Perkins misses with the combination.
Perkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sudo circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sudo.
Nice takedown defense from Perkins. No joy for Sudo on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins throws a series of punches but Sudo moves out of range.
Sudo moves out of range as Perkins strikes.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perkins tries to move into range but Sudo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Perkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sudo throws a nice looking combination but Perkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perkins duly obliges.
Sudo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck for Sudo with that takedown attempt.
Perkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perkins throws a right and a left that Sudo avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudo dives in and grabs Perkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkins pushes down on Sudo's head and hops out.
Perkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perkins counters with a two punch combo.
Sudo shoots for a takedown but Perkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Perkins coming out on top.
Perkins misses with a hook.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkins but Perkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sudo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkins throws a series of punches but Sudo moves out of range.
Steven Perkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkins clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sudo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Genki Sudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sudo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Genki Sudo.
I think Perkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Perkins!
Steven Perkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aviya Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aviya Sherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Stall!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stall's coach down at Wake and Bake was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sherman throws a leg kick but Stall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sherman throws a shot to the body.
Stall throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Sherman blocks the low kick.
Stall lands with a nice combination. Sherman backs away looking to recover.
Stall misses with a low kick.
Sherman blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Sherman.
Sherman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sherman moves away from the strike by Stall.
Sherman looks to score with a jab to the body but Stall is just out of range.
Sherman moves out of range as Stall strikes.
Sherman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stall cracks Sherman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sherman throws a body punch but Stall moves out of range.
Sherman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stall throws a jab when Sherman was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman misses with a leg kick.
Stall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sherman ducks under a wild hook from Stall.
Stall misses with a low kick.
Stall avoids the body shot from Sherman.
Stall moves out of range of the leg kick from Sherman.
Sherman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sherman fails with the takedown.
Stall is looking to score with low kicks.
Sherman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sherman at a distance.
Sherman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stall manages to avoid it.
Sherman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stall checks it well.
Sherman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherman jabs Stall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stall throws a big shot that misses.
Sherman throws a poor cross that misses
and Stall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stall scores with a jab to the body.
Stall slips a jab from Sherman.
Sherman throws out a loose jab but Stall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sherman throws a hook but Stall avoids it easily.
Sherman loads up on a big right hand but Stall slips the punch.
Stall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sherman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stall avoids the body shot from Sherman.
Stall throws a shot to the body.
Stall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sherman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sherman takes a swing at Stall's ribcage but misses.
Stall digs a good body shot into Sherman's ribs.
Stall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherman, pushing him back against the cage.
Stall effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Stall.
Sherman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sherman misses with a body punch.
Sherman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stall lands with a light punch inside.
Stall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sherman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stall lands a hook that snaps the head of Sherman backwards.
Sherman tries to throw a body punch but Stall avoids it by throwing Sherman back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sherman struggles to land a body shot inside as Stall controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stall lands with a light punch inside.
Stall lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Stall on the inside.
Sherman tries a body shot but Stall blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Stall.
Sherman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stall blocking some punches.
Stall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stall scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Sherman.
Sherman misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sherman lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Stall.
Sherman prevents a body shot from Stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sherman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sherman.
Sherman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stall.
Sherman thows a body shot but no joy.
Sherman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Sherman misses the target.
Sherman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stall.
Sherman tries to bum rush Stall with a series of wild strikes but Stall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sherman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stall avoids the body shot from Sherman.
Stall cracks Sherman with an open hand slap.
Stall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sherman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sherman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman tries to bum rush Stall with a series of wild strikes but Stall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sherman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sherman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Sherman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sherman.
Stall throws a nice looking combination but Sherman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sherman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sherman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sherman just misses with a punch to the body.
Dan Stall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stall scores with a hook to the body. Sherman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sherman manages to avoid it.
Stall misses with a hook. Sherman ducked under it nicely.
Sherman lands a head shot.
Sherman is looking to wear down Stall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sherman misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stall connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sherman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stall looks to land a combination. Sherman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stall throws a solid leg kick but Sherman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stall.
Sherman checks the leg kick.
Stall cracks Sherman with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Sherman.
Sherman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stall moves into the clinch.
Stall can't find room to land a body shot as Sherman controls the action.
Sherman lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stall scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stall fails to land.
Sherman tries to throw a body punch but Stall avoids it by throwing Sherman back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stall.
Stall effectively controlling the action here.
Sherman working aggressively here.
Sherman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stall misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sherman fails to land.
Stall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sherman misses with the head strike.
Sherman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sherman misses with a punch to the body.
Stall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sherman misses with a body punch.
Stall lands a nice uppercut.
Stall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sherman backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sherman lands a right hand.
Sherman blocks an elbow strike from Stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sherman tries for a takedown but Stall manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Stall.
Sherman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stall is keeping busy.
Sherman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stall's elbow.
Stall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sherman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sherman up against the cage.
Stall scores with a shot to the side of Sherman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sherman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sherman lands a leg kick that knocks Stall off balance momentarily.
Stall closes the distance and clinches.
Stall lands a left hand.
Sherman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Stall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stall misses with an elbow strike.
Stall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stall lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherman just leaning against Stall, taking a breather.
Sherman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sherman has a couple of punches blocked by Stall.
Stall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sherman avoids the elbow strike from Stall, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sherman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shermans head.
A short uppercut from Stall.
Stall lands with a left to the head.
Sherman tries to throw a body punch but Stall avoids it by throwing Sherman back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stall.
Sherman working aggressively here.
Stall scores with a shoulder strike.
Stall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stall stalling against the cage.
Stall prevents a body shot from Sherman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sherman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Stall.
Stall scores with a shoulder strike.
Stall prevents a body shot from Sherman.
Stall lands a left hand.
Stall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sherman is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Sherman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stall misses with an elbow over the top.
Sherman seems to have got his legs back now.
Stall lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Stall.
Stall slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stall drops Sherman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sherman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sherman swings wildly with an uppercut but Stall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stall.
Stall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dan Stall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stall lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Stall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sherman swings wildly with an uppercut but Stall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stall unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sherman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stall is unloading with more strikes now! Sherman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Stall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Alvarez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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, Pedro Alvarez !
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, Jhon Machida!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machida to the mat! Machida manages to get full guard.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Machida had control of the position.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machida is on top in guard.
Alvarez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jhon Machida has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pedro Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Machida.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez stalling against the cage.
Alvarez tightens his grip and picks Machida up, before dumping him to the ground. Machida manages to land in guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground.
Machida wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Machida is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alvarez frees his head nicely. Oh but Machida has switched to an armbar! Alvarez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jhon Machida!
In defeat, Pedro Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am devastated I trained hard for this fight my 1st taste of defeat and I can tell you it's not nice and I don't intend on it happening again '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon Cooper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Conner's chin.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner lands with a cross.
Cooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conner circles away.
Conner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Conner misses.
Conner lands a big uppercut and Cooper crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cooper looks OK. Conner waves Cooper back to his feet!
It looks like Sheldon Cooper has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conner finds Cooper's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cooper flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Conner lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cooper will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Conner!
After the fight, Ryan Conner 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Chua (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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Chua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands a nice hook to Chua's body. Chua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyson clobbers Chua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Tyson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT Antiga União in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson cracks Chua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tyson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chua to stand back up!
Chua is rocked!
It looks like Bryan Chua has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Chua's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Tyson before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Tyson!
Rodrigo Tyson retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrigo Tyson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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