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Barbarian Tournament 185lbs PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdzislaw Pokrzywa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pokrzywa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soad - psycho kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zdzislaw Pokrzywa!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento shoots in but Pokrzywa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pokrzywa closes the distance and pushes Nascimento back into the cage.
Pokrzywa tries a knee to the head but Nascimento blocks it.
Pokrzywa prevents the takedown attempt.
Pokrzywa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pokrzywa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nascimento scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nascimento wants to work for an arm triangle but Pokrzywa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pokrzywa is looking to improve his position.
Pokrzywa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nascimento.
Nascimento is working for a submission of some sort.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pokrzywa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento prevents Pokrzywa from standing back up.
Nascimento tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pokrzywa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pokrzywa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nascimento.
Nascimento looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pokrzywa trying to control here.
Pokrzywa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nascimento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nascimento is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nascimento is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nascimento 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento is pressing down on Pokrzywa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pokrzywa is holding on for now.
Pokrzywa tries to get to full guard but Nascimento has control of the leg.
Nascimento will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pokrzywa trying to control from the bottom.
Nascimento seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nascimento working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pokrzywa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nascimento stops Pokrzywa from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nascimento passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nascimento raining down shots from the mount!
Pokrzywa wants to hold on but Nascimento pushes him away.
Nascimento goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pokrzywa is on top in guard.
Pokrzywa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pokrzywa postures up in Nascimento's guard and throws a big left but Nascimento blocks it.
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pokrzywa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nascimento swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pokrzywa wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving.
Nascimento is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pokrzywa landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Nascimento'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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pokrzywa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pokrzywa is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Nascimento dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Pokrzywa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pokrzywa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nascimento has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pokrzywa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pokrzywa wants the takedown. Nascimento is fighting it off but Pokrzywa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nascimento's guard against the cage.
Nascimento is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pokrzywa is aware though and is defending well.
Pokrzywa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nascimento swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pokrzywa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nascimento lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pokrzywa!
Nascimento jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pokrzywa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pokrzywa and Nascimento has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pokrzywa, who protects the arm well.
Nascimento tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nascimento has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nascimento thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pokrzywa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nascimento off and has taken his back!
We've been informed that Pokrzywa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento turns into Pokrzywa and is now in his guard.
Nascimento prevents Pokrzywa from getting back to his feet.
Pokrzywa has his hands on Nascimento's head, controlling the position.
Pokrzywa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nascimento is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nascimento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pokrzywa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nascimento is looking to work some ground and pound but Pokrzywa has wrist control.
Nascimento postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pokrzywa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nascimento, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pokrzywa passes Nascimento's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento wants to improve his position but Pokrzywa is controlling well.
Pokrzywa trying to pass the guard but Nascimento defending well.
Pokrzywa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nascimento gets back to full guard.
Nascimento has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pokrzywa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nascimento wants to sweep here but Pokrzywa controlling him for the moment.
Nascimento has a closed guard, preventing Pokrzywa from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento has his foot on Pokrzywa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pokrzywa works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento looking for a guillotine here but Pokrzywa defends easily.
Nascimento is looking for a triangle but Pokrzywa pushes his legs off easily.
Roberto Nascimento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pokrzywa wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving.
Pokrzywa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nascimento looking for a guillotine here but Pokrzywa defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pokrzywa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Nascimento dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Pokrzywa.
Nascimento fails with the takedown
and Pokrzywa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pokrzywa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pokrzywa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nascimento uses from the top position.
Nascimento drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pokrzywa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nascimento has Pokrzywa in his guard.
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pokrzywa passes into half guard.
Nascimento gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nascimento is looking for a triangle but Pokrzywa pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pokrzywa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pokrzywa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nascimento isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pokrzywa stacks Nascimento on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pokrzywa!
Nascimento sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nascimento looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pokrzywa wants to free his trapped foot but Nascimento is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nascimento is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pokrzywa pulls his head out easily.
Nascimento on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pokrzywa lands a nice short elbow.
Pokrzywa wants to pass the guard but Nascimento is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokrzywa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nascimento with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pokrzywa is trying to control the action in half guard but Nascimento is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nascimento slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pokrzywa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pokrzywa wants to pass the guard but Nascimento is keeping the position.
Nascimento has his foot on Pokrzywa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pokrzywa works his way back into a safe position though.
Pokrzywa trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
Pokrzywa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pokrzywa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nascimento swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nascimento has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pokrzywa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pokrzywa is in close to Nascimento's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokrzywa controlling from the top position.
Nascimento looking for a guillotine here but Pokrzywa defends easily.
Zdzislaw Pokrzywa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pokrzywa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pokrzywa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nascimento is looking for a triangle but Pokrzywa pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pokrzywa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nascimento looking for a guillotine here but Pokrzywa defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pokrzywa manages to get himself to full guard.
Nascimento postures up in Pokrzywa's guard and throws a big left but Pokrzywa blocks it.
Nascimento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pokrzywa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nascimento is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pokrzywa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pokrzywa has escaped and now he's on top!
Nascimento looking for a triangle here. Pokrzywa is fighting it but it looks tight! Nascimento pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pokrzywa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roberto Nascimento!
The defeated Zdzislaw Pokrzywa had this to say: 'Next Time i will ripe your heart out. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Popular-Nada Surf. Matt Chiasson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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167 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Chiasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul George!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiasson throws out the jab.
Chiasson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chiasson throws out a powerful jab.
Chiasson lands a glancing blow to the side of George's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from George lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chiasson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chiasson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chiasson throws a lazy right hand but George sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chiasson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chiasson looks to land a combination. George sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chiasson missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Chiasson misses
and George moves into the clinch.
George jumps into guard, dragging Chiasson to the mat.
Chiasson got a little sloppy there for a moment and George has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chiasson has managed to get both his arms back between George's legs - danger averted.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson trying to stand up but can't free himself from George's guard.
George wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Chiasson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
George looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George working for a triangle but Chiasson defends it easily.
George looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chiasson looking to pass the guard.
George working for a triangle but Chiasson defends it easily.
George looking for subs off his back but Chiasson has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Chiasson is going to stand back up.
George is not content to let Chiasson control the position.
Chiasson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chiasson blocks the strikes from George.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chiasson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for George on the ground.
George is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chiasson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to George's body to avoid the submission. George has instead reached around Chiasson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! George arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul George!
Paul George looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You people may not know my name, but you better get used to hearing it. I will beast any 155 pounder in Barbarian. Pepe, White, Silva, Granger, Roro, Sierra there is a new dog on the block. Brace yourselves'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chryst Halo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
Chryst Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Halo.
Saibot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saibot really felt that one!
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch but Halo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saibot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT Antiga União in the buildup to the fight.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Halo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
Halo tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot checks a low kick from Halo.
Saibot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Halo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Saibot is looking to close the distance but Halo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Saibot crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Saibot is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chryst Halo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barros kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Carmina burana. Eduardo Barros could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salvio Sanchez'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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Barros!
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, Salvio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barros stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Barros gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barros slows the pace down in half guard.
Barros is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barros perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barros is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eduardo Barros just wasn't active enough.
Barros misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Barros closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Barros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Barros defends easily.
Sanchez looks winded!
Barros is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him.
Barros trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Barros has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barros seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eduardo Barros wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barros lands a left and a right that sends Sanchez crashing to the canvas! Barros dives into mount looking to finish!
Sanchez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barros cracks Sanchez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Barros!
After the big win, Eduardo Barros made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Redfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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195 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 Las Vegas, Chris Redfield!
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, Mike Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield misses with a looping right.
Sinatra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Redfield back to the cage. Sinatra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mike Sinatra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinatra.
Sinatra lands a body shot.
Sinatra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sinatra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sinatra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sinatra fails to land with a series of punches.
Sinatra fails to land with a series of punches.
Sinatra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sinatra scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinatra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Sinatra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Redfield sends Sinatra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Redfield is motioning to the referee to let Sinatra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sinatra is rocked!
Sinatra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sinatra is still on wobbly legs! Can Redfield finish him?
Sinatra looks winded!
Sinatra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinatra misses with a series of wild punches.
Sinatra seems to have recovered his senses.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra misses with a series of wild punches.
Sinatra misses with a double jab.
Sinatra moves away from the strike by Redfield.
Redfield sends Sinatra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Redfield is motioning to the referee to let Sinatra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Mike Sinatra has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Redfield lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sinatra. Sinatra tries to recover but Redfield is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sinatra lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield made sure to mention his sponsor, Nippon Outfitters in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberts Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Marcelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes into the arena with Apenas Mais Uma de Amor blaring out of the sound system. Ramon Marcelo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberts Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramon Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo blocks a head kick by Junior.
Marcelo thows a body shot but no joy.
Marcelo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcelo misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Junior moves into the clinch.
Marcelo tries to break the clinch but Junior is controlling the position.
Junior is trying to drag Marcelo to the mat but Marcelo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marcelo tries to circle away but Junior has him pinned against the cage.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcelo smiles and moves away.
Marcelo leaves Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberts Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcelo scores with a hook.
It looks like Roberts Junior has been cut.
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!
Oooooh!!! Marcelo has knocked Junior down with a huge combo! Marcelo steps away and waves a wobbly Junior back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Junior is rocked!
Marcelo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcelo is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Marcelo circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marcelo's guard.
Junior is pushing down on Marcelo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marcelo is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marcelo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Marcelo defending well.
Marcelo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marcelo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Junior has cracked it and Marcelo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberts Junior!
A relieved looking Roberts Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daeron Inglorion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duncan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Chance. Inglorion has chosen Fabio Brazza - Anderson Silva as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daeron Inglorion!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inglorion misses with a takedown
and Duncan counters with a single leg into guard. Inglorion didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Duncan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inglorion keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
Inglorion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duncan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inglorion on the ground.
Inglorion keeping full guard, as Duncan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inglorion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Inglorion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Inglorion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inglorion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan trying to control but Inglorion is working from the bottom.
Duncan preventing the sweep.
Inglorion keeping full guard, as Duncan tries to pass.
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Duncan.
Duncan throws a head kick but Inglorion moves out of range.
Duncan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inglorion!
Inglorion is looking to regain half guard here but Duncan keeps moving and retains side control.
Inglorion keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inglorion manages to get back to half guard.
Duncan prevents Inglorion from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duncan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Inglorion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Inglorion gets full guard.
Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duncan advances to half guard.
Duncan is trying to work for a kimura but Inglorion is defending well.
Duncan wants to take a breather but Inglorion is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inglorion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Inglorion gets back to full guard.
Inglorion wants to sweep here but Duncan controlling him for the moment.
Inglorion striking from the bottom here.
Duncan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Inglorion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duncan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duncan's back!
Inglorion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duncan is trapped and Inglorion is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Duncan is taking damage to the body and head.
It looks like Tommy Duncan has been cut.
Inglorion connects with a big shot to the side of Duncan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inglorion throwing damaging strikes from the back! Duncan could be in trouble here!
Inglorion throwing damaging strikes from the back! Duncan could be in trouble here!
Inglorion lands strikes to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Duncan as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Inglorion!
Tommy Duncan's cut is getting worse.
Inglorion is landing with strikes from the back.
Duncan is rocked!
Inglorion cracks Duncan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Duncan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oh Duncan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inglorion is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Inglorion is raining down hard shots and and Duncan has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daeron Inglorion!
Daeron Inglorion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tommy Duncan spoke after the fight, saying 'Who's Next?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iceman Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teseu Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iceman Mcgregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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190 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iceman Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teseu Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nogueira fails with the takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a three punch combo that has Nogueira backing up. Nogueira nods at Mcgregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgregor is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Mcgregor circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira with a poor takedown
and Mcgregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iceman Mcgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teseu Nogueira.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Mcgregor.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgregor counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nogueira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgregor as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws the left hand but Nogueira avoids the punch easily.
Nogueira shoots and misses
and Mcgregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Mcgregor misses.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcgregor is trying to defend but Nogueira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nogueira looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mcgregor is looking to improve his position.
Mcgregor controlling the position well.
Nogueira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nogueira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Mcgregor'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.
Mcgregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nogueira.
Nogueira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcgregor is looking to control Nogueira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgregor avoid being mounted?
Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nogueira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mcgregor working to try and regain half guard.
Mcgregor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nogueira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a couple of good shots and Mcgregor has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgregor has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nogueira.
Nogueira scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira scores with punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Can Mcgregor hold on?! Nogueira is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Nogueira has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mcgregor.
Mcgregor is trying to get back to his feet but Nogueira has full control of the position and if anything, Mcgregor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Well, with Nogueira on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mcgregor is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mcgregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Nogueira lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mcgregor.
Mcgregor is trapped and Nogueira is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nogueira punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nogueira thows a strike but Mcgregor uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Mcgregor as he ends up in Nogueira 's guard!
Mcgregor stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcgregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Nogueira is still trying to improve position.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgregor manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcgregor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nogueira works over Mcgregor with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcgregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nogueira prevents Mcgregor from getting back to his feet.
Nogueira postures up in Mcgregor's guard and throws a big left but Mcgregor blocks it.
Nogueira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgregor has momentary wrist control but Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been informed that Nogueira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nogueira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcgregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgregor trying to keep a closed guard but Nogueira is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueira is in close to Mcgregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcgregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgregor wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira passes Mcgregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Nogueira there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teseu Nogueira dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nogueira fails with the takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgregor looks to land a combination but Nogueira avoids it well.
Mcgregor looks to land a right hand but Nogueira moved out of range.
Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira fails to land the takedown.
Iceman Mcgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teseu Nogueira.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgregor as he avoids it easily.
Mcgregor throws a hook to the side of Nogueira's head but Nogueira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgregor as he jumps to the side.
Mcgregor misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira slips a jab and a cross from Mcgregor.
Nogueira fails with the takedown.
Iceman Mcgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
A big right from Mcgregor misses.
Nogueira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mcgregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcgregor circles away.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Mcgregor sprawls well.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgregor sprawls well. Mcgregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgregor avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teseu Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nogueira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Mcgregor sprawls well.
Mcgregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nogueira fails with the takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgregor throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgregor lands with a nice combination. Nogueira backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Teseu Nogueira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Mcgregor circles away easily
and Mcgregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgregor misses with a hook.
Mcgregor tries to sprawl but Nogueira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor pushes Nogueira off looking to stand but Nogueira dives back in and keeps control.
Mcgregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nogueira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcgregor gets full guard.
Mcgregor looking to control.
Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nogueira landing with the ground and pound.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Nogueira landing with the ground and pound.
Mcgregor controlling Nogueira's posture.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nogueira connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nogueira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Teseu Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgregor.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgregor is keeping the position for now.
Mcgregor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgregor is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.
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 Iceman Mcgregor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teseu Nogueira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Nogueira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgregor sprawls well. Mcgregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Iceman Mcgregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Nogueira walks into a straight right hand from Mcgregor.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgregor stuffs the takedown.
Iceman Mcgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teseu Nogueira.
The fighters circling - Mcgregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nogueira misses with a takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Mcgregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iceman Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor swinging wildly here.
Mcgregor misses with an uppercut.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Mcgregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcgregor looks to land a right hand but Nogueira moved out of range.
Nogueira slips a jab from Mcgregor.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Mcgregor.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Mcgregor circles away easily
and Mcgregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Mcgregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgregor. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Mcgregor circles away easily
enabling Mcgregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nogueira shoots and misses
and Mcgregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily.
Mcgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Mcgregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogueira shoots and misses
and Mcgregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgregor throws an overhand right that lands on Nogueira's shoulder, as Nogueira tries to avoid the shot.
Nogueira slips under a jab.
Nogueira misses with a takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira misses with a takedown
letting Mcgregor counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira walks into a left hand.
Nogueira shoots in but Mcgregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from Mcgregor both land. Nice combination.
Nogueira slips under a jab.
Nogueira misses with a takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a three punch combo that has Nogueira backing up. Nogueira nods at Mcgregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Nogueira moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira fails with the takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice cross by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iceman Mcgregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgregor 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iceman Mcgregor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Saintclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Saintclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dj Paul!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saintclair fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paul avoids it really well and circles away.
Saintclair drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saintclair looking to pass the guard.
Paul working a defensive guard here.
Saintclair is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paul has escaped and now he's on top!
Saintclair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paul manages to get himself to full guard.
Saintclair drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paul!
Saintclair is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul advances to full mount.
Saintclair is working to get back to half guard.
Paul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saintclair hang on?
Paul looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saintclair is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT Antiga União, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Saintclair is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul looking to finish Saintclair with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saintclair!
Saintclair is looking to improve his position but Paul isn't that keen on the idea.
Paul tries to control but Saintclair wriggling away.
Saintclair is looking to improve his position but Paul isn't that keen on the idea.
Paul controlling from mount.
Paul prevents Saintclair from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Saintclair that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saintclair is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paul looking to control but Saintclair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saintclair is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Saintclair that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saintclair is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saintclair is working hard here to advance position.
Paul looking to control but Saintclair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saintclair is desperately trying to improve his position but Paul has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saintclair is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saintclair tries to reverse the position but Paul maintains control.
Paul lands a big elbow.
Saintclair gets back to half guard.
Saintclair gets back to full guard.
Paul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul pushes down on Saintclair's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saintclair looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paul wants to work for an arm triangle but Saintclair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saintclair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!
Saintclair seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Paul's chin but Paul turns very nicely into Saintclair's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Paul.
Saintclair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saintclair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saintclair looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paul has picked Saintclair up and slammed him! Saintclair can't keep hold of the triangle and Paul manages to pass to side control!
Paul is chipping away with strikes.
Paul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Paul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saintclair changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saintclair tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saintclair has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saintclair tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saintclair thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paul wants to control but Saintclair postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saintclair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saintclair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saintclair.
Paul won't allow Saintclair to pass to mount.
Saintclair is looking for a kimura here.
Saintclair is working for a submission of some sort.
Paul wants to control but Saintclair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.
Dj Paul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saintclair passes the guard and advances to mount!
Saintclair goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Paul is on top in guard.
Saintclair has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
Paul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saintclair actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Saintclair is defending well.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Saintclair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saintclair is defending against the submission attempts here by Paul.
Paul wants to control but Saintclair is keeping him busy.
Saintclair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paul wants to control but Saintclair is keeping him busy.
Saintclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paul pulls his head out easily.
Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saintclair wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair is defending against the submission attempts here by Paul.
Saintclair is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saintclair manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saintclair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saintclair is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saintclair is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Saintclair dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Saintclair.
Saintclair shoots in for a double leg but Paul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saintclair.
Paul dives in and grabs Saintclair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saintclair pushes down on Paul's head and hops out.
Saintclair gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paul counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saintclair's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Saintclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul drops back looking for a leg! Saintclair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saintclair manages to kick Paul off! Paul jumps back into Saintclair's guard.
Saintclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul slips nicely into half guard.
Saintclair is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard.
Saintclair wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saintclair is trying to get back to full guard.
Saintclair slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paul wants to control from the top but Saintclair keeps moving.
Paul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but Saintclair blocks nicely.
Paul advances to half guard.
Saintclair makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saintclair.
Saintclair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul with a nice head shot there.
Saintclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saintclair looking for a guillotine here but Paul defends easily.
Saintclair keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul stands and throws Saintclair's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saintclair has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saintclair is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paul is trying to work for a kimura but Saintclair is defending well.
Paul trying to control from half guard but Saintclair is working away.
Paul is looking for a kimura but Saintclair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paul to get the leverage.
Saintclair slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saintclair has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is in close to Saintclair's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saintclair is keeping the position for now.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Saintclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saintclair has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saintclair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paul preventing the sweep.
Paul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saintclair has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paul has managed to get both his arms back between Saintclair's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saintclair keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dj Paul.
I think Paul 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dj Paul!
Dj Paul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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