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RFN 20: De Souza vs Rodriguez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robinson Cruzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson Cruzo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robinson Cruzo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stallone pinned against the cage. Stallone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sly Stallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stallone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stallone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stallone finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruzo's head.
It looks like Robinson Cruzo has been cut.
Cruzo shoots in but Stallone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stallone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cruzo back to the cage. Stallone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stallone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Stallone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruzo.
Stallone misses with a straight right.
Stallone takes a swing at Cruzo's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Stallone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone leaves Cruzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sly Stallone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson Cruzo.
Cruzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stallone.
Cruzo throws a head kick that misses.
Stallone misses with a wild combination.
Cruzo tries for a takedown but Stallone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stallone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallone.
Stallone misses with a few strikes there.
Stallone lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallone. Cruzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cruzo eats them both and turns towards Stallone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stallone is breathing heavily.
Cruzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stallone but Stallone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Stallone.
Sly Stallone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stallone is looking to wear down Cruzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallone misses the shot to the body.
Cruzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruzo misses the shot to the body.
Cruzo wants to clinch.
Stallone throws a body punch but Cruzo moves out of range.
Cruzo closes the distance and clinches up with Stallone, looking for a takedown. Cruzo pushes Stallone against the cage but Stallone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzo tries to clinch but Stallone is having none of it.
Stallone tries to bum rush Cruzo with a series of wild strikes but Cruzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruzo tries to clinch up.
Stallone misses with a few strikes there.
Cruzo throws a series of punches but Stallone avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallone. Cruzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruzo looks for a takedown but Stallone sprawls well.
Stallone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruzo shoots in and drives through. Stallone sprawls well.
Stallone throws a nice looking combination but Cruzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stallone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzo.
Cruzo tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzo slips a jab and a cross from Stallone.
Stallone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruzo shoots in but Stallone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stallone throws a right hand that Cruzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruzo also avoids with ease.
No luck for Cruzo with that takedown attempt.
Stallone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stallone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stallone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Stallone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robinson Cruzo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruzo tries to clinch but Stallone is having none of it.
Stallone throws a hook but Cruzo blocks it.
Stallone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stallone stuffs the takedown.
Stallone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruzo.
Stallone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stallone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruzo.
Stallone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stallone misses with a double jab
and Cruzo counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallone.
Sly Stallone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruzo takes a swing at Stallone's ribcage but misses.
Stallone cracks Cruzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruzo throws a head kick but Stallone moves out of range.
Stallone throws an overhand right that lands on Cruzo's shoulder, as Cruzo tries to avoid the shot.
Cruzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruzo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stallone is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cruzo.
Cruzo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruzo trying to control the position but Stallone is working away.
Stallone is looking for a sweep.
Stallone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stallone tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stallone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruzo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Stallone.
Stallone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stallone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sly Stallone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson Cruzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stallone as he jumps to the side.
Cruzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stallone as he avoids it easily.
Stallone stalks Cruzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruzo's face. Cruzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stallone throws a combination that misses
and Cruzo counters by clinching up.
Stallone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruzo is trying to pull guard but Stallone has him pressed against the cage.
Stallone is pressed up against the cage. Cruzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stallone down to the mat. Stallone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone misses with a double jab.
Cruzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stallone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruzo counters with a head kick.
Stallone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruzo.
Cruzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stallone misses with the combination.
Sly Stallone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallone misses with a wild combination.
Stallone scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stallone keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robinson Cruzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robinson Cruzo's cut.
That's time! Stallone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Stallone digs a good hook to Cruzo's body.
Cruzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Stallone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruzo wants to clinch.
Stallone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruzo.
Cruzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sly Stallone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson Cruzo.
Some wild striking there from Stallone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stallone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stallone misses with a double jab
and Cruzo counters with a head kick.
Cruzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stallone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruzo.
Cruzo throws a combination. Stallone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cruzo is looking to clinch but Stallone is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruzo.
Cruzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stallone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruzo closes the distance and clinches up with Stallone, looking for a takedown. Cruzo pushes Stallone against the cage but Stallone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stallone lands a body shot.
Cruzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stallone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruzo.
Cruzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stallone but Stallone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stallone connects with a body shot.
Cruzo ducks under a wild hook from Stallone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stallone counters with a left and a right that stings Cruzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone misses with a two punch combination.
Cruzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stallone sprawls well. Stallone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Stallone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cruzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruzo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stallone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stallone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stallone counters with a left and a right that stings Cruzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cruzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stallone scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruzo should have avoided that one.
Stallone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruzo.
Cruzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stallone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruzo is defended easily by Stallone.
Stallone misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stallone throws out the jab.
Stallone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Stallone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stallone 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Stallone!
During a confident post fight interview, Sly Stallone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Kouya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazunori Kouya has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazunori Kouya!
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, Fedor Couture!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouya throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Kouya misses with a jab to the body
so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Couture is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kouya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kouya has escaped and now he's on top!
Kouya is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
Couture manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Couture takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Couture landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kouya hang on?
Couture landing strikes from the mount and Kouya is in trouble!
Kouya is rocked!
Couture with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Kouya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Kouya is out cold - huge knockout for Couture!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Couture!
A relieved looking Fedor Couture thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kazunori Kouya spoke after the fight, saying 'Battle Lost but the War continues Team Goroshi - Vandal Fight Boutique - Kore Fight Nutrition - Academia Ipanema - FuRIOus Fight Nights -'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silberio ZasZas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silberio ZasZas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ZasZas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frederick's head.
Frederick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frederick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ZasZas tries to clinch up.
ZasZas has taken the fight to the clinch.
ZasZas misses with some punches.
ZasZas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ZasZas working aggressively here.
Frederick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frederick wants to take the fight to the mat but ZasZas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frederick is working for takedown but ZasZas is calmly controlling the position for now.
ZasZas lands with a light punch inside.
Frederick goes for a takedown attempt but ZasZas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ZasZas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frederick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ZasZas swivels and escapes.
Frederick tries to clinch there but ZasZas circles away.
ZasZas tries to clinch up but Frederick circles away and keeps his distance.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ZasZas has closed the distance and engaged Frederick in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ZasZas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
Frederick jumps guard but ZasZas stands there with Frederick around his waist. Frederick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ZasZas prevents a takedown attempt there.
ZasZas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frederick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ZasZas walks away with a smile on his face. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frederick closes the distance and clinches.
ZasZas misses with a short punch on the inside.
ZasZas pushes Frederick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ZasZas throws a head punch that misses.
Frederick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frederick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ZasZas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ZasZas lands with a light punch inside.
ZasZas misses with some punches.
Frederick lands a body shot.
Frederick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ZasZas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frederick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ZasZas lands with a right to the head.
ZasZas lands with a right to the head.
Frederick is trying to trip ZasZas. He has hold of a leg but ZasZas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Frederick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frederick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frederick trying to control but ZasZas is working from the bottom.
Frederick prevents ZasZas from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Frederick just wasn't active enough.
Frederick fails with the takedown.
ZasZas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frederick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frederick looking for a takedown.
Frederick successfully pulls guard.
ZasZas is looking to stand up but Frederick won't let him.
Frederick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
ZasZas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frederick's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is adopting a defensive guard.
ZasZas wants to get up but he can't break Frederick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frederick is on top in guard.
ZasZas keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederick has gone for a leg lock! ZasZas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frederick's guard.
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!
Frederick wants to sweep here but ZasZas controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silberio ZasZas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
ZasZas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frederick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frederick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ZasZas instigates a clinch.
ZasZas stops a takedown attempt from Frederick.
ZasZas swings wildly with an uppercut but Frederick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frederick goes for a takedown attempt but ZasZas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ZasZas tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range.
ZasZas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul Frederick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ZasZas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frederick.
ZasZas has Frederick up against the cage in a clinch.
Frederick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ZasZas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frederick wants to take the fight to the mat but ZasZas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick is looking to take this one to the mat.
ZasZas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ZasZas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ZasZas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frederick tries to stall but ZasZas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frederick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by ZasZas after a bit of a struggle.
Frederick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ZasZas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from ZasZas.
Frederick has hold of one of ZasZas's legs. ZasZas is fighting the takedown attempt but Frederick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but ZasZas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick stops ZasZas from standing up.
Frederick wants to control from the top but ZasZas keeps moving.
Frederick prevents ZasZas from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick trying to control but ZasZas is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Frederick just wasn't active enough.
ZasZas tries to clinch up but Frederick circles away and keeps his distance.
Frederick has closed the distance and engaged ZasZas in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ZasZas lands a shoulder strike.
ZasZas throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from ZasZas fails to land.
Frederick goes for a takedown in the clinch but ZasZas prevents it.
A short uppercut from ZasZas.
Frederick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ZasZas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
ZasZas prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas gets underhooks to prevent Frederick's takedown attempt.
ZasZas misses with a punch on the inside.
ZasZas misses with some punches.
ZasZas gets underhooks to prevent Frederick's takedown attempt.
ZasZas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
Frederick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frederick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ZasZas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
ZasZas scores with a knee to the head.
ZasZas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
ZasZas has a couple of punches blocked by Frederick.
ZasZas tries a knee to the head but Frederick blocks it.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but ZasZas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
ZasZas prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ZasZas.
ZasZas throws a punch but it's blocked by Frederick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ZasZas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frederick.
ZasZas connects with a knee to the head.
Frederick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frederick jumps guard but ZasZas stands there with Frederick around his waist. Frederick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ZasZas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frederick has ZasZas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ZasZas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frederick blocking some punches.
ZasZas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frederick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ZasZas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ZasZas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frederick doesn't manage to clinch there - ZasZas circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silberio ZasZas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Frederick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frederick gets a double leg takedown into ZasZas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick is looking to work some ground and pound but ZasZas has wrist control.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but ZasZas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frederick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ZasZas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frederick stops ZasZas from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul Frederick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Frederick tries to clinch but ZasZas is having none of it.
Silberio ZasZas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frederick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but ZasZas defends well and Frederick ends up having to push ZasZas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frederick takes a shot to the head.
ZasZas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
ZasZas throws a punch but it's blocked by Frederick.
ZasZas misses with a punch on the inside.
Frederick is trying to break free.
ZasZas gets through Frederick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from ZasZas fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from ZasZas fails to land.
ZasZas gets underhooks to prevent Frederick's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ZasZas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
ZasZas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frederick's face.
ZasZas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ZasZas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frederick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ZasZas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frederick successfully pulls guard.
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!
ZasZas wants to stand but Frederick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Frederick kicks ZasZas off and gets to his feet.
ZasZas throws a sloppy head kick and Frederick moves out of range easily.
Frederick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ZasZas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frederick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from ZasZas misses.
ZasZas wants to clinch up but Frederick keeps it at a distance.
ZasZas tries to clinch up.
Frederick wants to clinch up but ZasZas keeps it at a distance.
ZasZas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frederick counters with a left and a right that stings ZasZas.
ZasZas wants to clinch.
Frederick wants to clinch up but ZasZas keeps it at a distance.
ZasZas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frederick doesn't seem bothered though.
Frederick looks for a takedown but ZasZas sprawls well.
ZasZas lands a nice hook to Frederick's body. Frederick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paul Frederick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas is looking to clinch but Frederick is avoiding it.
ZasZas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
ZasZas is looking to clinch but Frederick is avoiding it.
Silberio ZasZas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
ZasZas has taken the fight to the clinch.
ZasZas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frederick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frederick is working for takedown but ZasZas is calmly controlling the position for now.
ZasZas prevents a takedown attempt there.
ZasZas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ZasZas scores with a shot to the side of Frederick's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederick working aggressively here.
Frederick tries to throw a body punch but ZasZas avoids it by throwing Frederick back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silberio ZasZas.
I've got ZasZas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silberio ZasZas!
After the big win, Silberio ZasZas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jean Baptiste Reno has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jean Baptiste Reno seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Baptiste Reno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Brown!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptiste Reno swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danny Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Baptiste Reno back into the cage.
Brown lands an elbow just above Baptiste Reno 's eye.
Baptiste Reno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baptiste Reno.
Baptiste Reno blocks the elbow strike.
Baptiste Reno is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baptiste Reno wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baptiste Reno tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Baptiste Reno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Baptiste Reno won't want to take too many of those.
Baptiste Reno is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Baptiste Reno off balance momentarily.
Baptiste Reno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baptiste Reno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Baptiste Reno's torso.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Baptiste Reno off balance momentarily.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baptiste Reno is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Baptiste Reno's ribs.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown scores with the left hand. Baptiste Reno knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Baptiste Reno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Baptiste Reno off the cage and back into range.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Brown throws a monster overhand right that drops Baptiste Reno! Brown follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Brown!
Danny Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Aguete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguete comes to the cage accompanied by Los Redondos - El pibe de los astilleros. Hammer has chosen Kuningas Pähkinä & Setä Tamu - Hei Scully as his entrance music. Marco Hammer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Aguete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguete swinging wildly here.
Aguete misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aguete getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Aguete scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aguete!
Aguete misses with a jab to the body
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aguete finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammer's head.
Hammer is rocked!
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammer 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.
Aguete tries to kick Hammer off in order to stand up. Hammer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Hammer.
Aguete is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hammer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hammer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hammer throws an elbow but Aguete slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aguete is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hammer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control the position but Aguete is working away.
Hammer grinds an elbow into Aguete's temple.
Aguete is rocked!
Hammer has an Americana. Aguete didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hammer is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hammer hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marco Hammer!
After winning the bout, Marco Hammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rafael Aguete was interviewed post fight and said 'I never imagined I would lose the fight with Marco, he is a poor fighter. next time, I swear I'll rip your head off.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lawler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tom Petty- I Wont Back Down. Centura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 12 Stones - Bulletproof. Ricky Lawler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Distor Centura!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Lawler as he connects with a hook.
Lawler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lawler tries to clinch up
and Centura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lawler is looking to escape.
Lawler trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Centura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawler defending well though.
Centura working the head and body with strikes.
Centura prevents Lawler from improving his position.
Lawler is looking to control Centura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawler avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centura wants to control but Lawler is keeping him busy.
Centura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Centura thows a huge punch but Lawler dodges it nicely.
Centura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Centura scoring with strikes but Lawler is staying in there.
It looks like Ricky Lawler has been cut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Centura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ricky Lawler's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centura cracks Lawler 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 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distor Centura!
In his post fight interview, Distor Centura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk has chosen Divinations by Mastodon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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209 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuki Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Sherk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sherk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Sherk ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sherk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Sherk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
Sherk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sherk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sherk avoids it.
Sherk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sherk misses with a body punch.
Sherk looking to slow down the pace here.
Sherk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sherk tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Sherk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamamoto.
Sherk throws a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Sherk blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Sherk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuki Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Sherk.
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!
Yamamoto throws out a leg kick but Sherk moves out of range and Yamamoto only half commits.
Sherk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yamamoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yamamoto tries to bench press Sherk off him but Sherk keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk advances to mount.
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Sherk pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Sherk.
Sherk working the ground and pound effectively.
Sherk scoring with strikes but Yamamoto is staying in there.
Yamamoto gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamamoto is just riding it out for now. Sherk eventually gives up the hold.
Yamamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherk is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sherk is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamamoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yamamoto trying to mount his opponent but Sherk defends it.
Yamamoto winds up and cracks Sherk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sherk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamamoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamamoto's back!
Sherk working for the choke.
Yamamoto turns into Sherk and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Sherk is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Sherk pushes Yamamoto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yamamoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sherk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamamoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sherk struggling a bit here.
Sherk gets back to half guard.
Sherk trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherk is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Sherk trying to hold on to Yamamoto's head to control him but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sherk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yamamoto is really struggling to control Sherk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sherk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Sherk trying to control here.
Yamamoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sherk is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamamoto works his way into side control.
Sherk sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Sherk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Yamamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sherk tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Sherk blocks a low kick nicely.
Yamamoto leaves Sherk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sherk takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Sherk does no damage.
Sherk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Sherk connects with a jab.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Dave Sherk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk tries to land a front kick but Yamamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sherk tries to clinch but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Sherk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Sherk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sherk. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Sherk controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Sherk is keeping the position.
Yamamoto pushes down on Sherk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yamamoto is pressing down on Sherk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sherk is holding on for now.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sherk keeps working.
Sherk won't allow Yamamoto to pass to mount.
Sherk kicks off Yamamoto and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Sherk ducks under and follows up with a left that Sherk also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sherk dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yamamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sherk.
Yuki Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Sherk.
Sherk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yamamoto.
Sherk is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Sherk blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sherk.
Sherk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yamamoto as Sherk tries to tie him up.
Sherk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yamamoto avoids it.
Yamamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sherk.
Sherk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sherk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sherk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Sherk avoids the damage to the body.
Sherk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk is looking for a triangle but Yamamoto pushes his legs off easily.
Yamamoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sherk is trying to improve his position.
Sherk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Sherk is looking to get to half guard.
Sherk tries to hold on but Yamamoto pushes him away.
Yamamoto with good strikes from the mount here!
A big strike lands for Yamamoto! That's really hurt Sherk and he's turned his back - Yamamoto keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Yamamoto jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Yamamoto!
A very excited looking Yuki Yamamoto 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 10 Years - All White. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Smith!
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, Rusty Driver!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Driver wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Driver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith has Driver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Driver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Driver is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Driver regains guard immediately.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Driver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith pushes down on Driver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Driver is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Driver defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Driver is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebasti Perreira De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Rodriguez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Perreira De Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perreira De Souza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perreira De Souza in side control lands a decent elbow.
Perreira De Souza scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rodriguez to see if he's OK.
Perreira De Souza is putting a hurting on Rodriguez here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perreira De Souza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Perreira De Souza in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rodriguez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Perreira De Souza turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebasti Perreira De Souza!
Sebasti Perreira De Souza is the new middleweight champion!
Sebasti Perreira De Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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