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UVT 273: Mattos vs Bubba PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yardigalovich Vasililiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsumae Sukeyuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matsumae Sukeyuki !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukeyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasililiev swinging wildly here.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasililiev swinging wildly here.
Vasililiev misses with a two punch combination.
Vasililiev checks a low kick from Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasililiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sukeyuki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab.
Vasililiev throws a nice looking combination but Sukeyuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasililiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Sukeyuki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasililievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sukeyuki scores with the left hand. Vasililiev knows he should have avoided that one.
Sukeyuki cracks a nice hook into Vasililiev's ribs.
Vasililiev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasililiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Sukeyuki looks to land a combination. Vasililiev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sukeyuki gets a double leg takedown into Vasililiev's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukeyuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev has Sukeyuki pulled in close to control his posture.
Sukeyuki stops Vasililiev from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vasililiev is on top in guard.
Sukeyuki wants to stand and escape but Vasililiev is having none of it.
Sukeyuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasililiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasililiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Sukeyuki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasililiev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasililiev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki is trying to hold Vasililiev in close to prevent damage but Vasililiev has managed to pass into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukeyuki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sukeyuki tries to get to full guard but Vasililiev has control of the leg.
Sukeyuki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki is looking to escape.
Sukeyuki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasililiev.
Vasililiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vasililiev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sukeyuki defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki trying to control here.
Vasililiev not doing much here.
Sukeyuki is trying to control but can't.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matsumae Sukeyuki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Sukeyuki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sukeyuki throws a big right hand that misses.
Sukeyuki wants to stand but Vasililiev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vasililiev is looking for a triangle but Sukeyuki pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev pulls Sukeyuki in close to prevent any damage.
Vasililiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sukeyuki defends it easily.
Sukeyuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Vasililiev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vasililiev is breathing heavily.
Sukeyuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sukeyuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasililiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sukeyuki 's guard.
Vasililiev 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.
Vasililiev wants to stand and escape but instead Sukeyuki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sukeyuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasililiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sukeyuki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sukeyuki trying to control but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matsumae Sukeyuki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sukeyuki tries to clinch up but Vasililiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Sukeyuki connects with a crisp jab.
Vasililiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sukeyuki digs a good body shot into Vasililiev's ribs.
Vasililiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sukeyuki rushes Vasililiev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sukeyuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sukeyuki tries to break free but Vasililiev pushes him back against the cage.
Vasililiev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sukeyuki is keeping busy.
Vasililiev working aggressively here.
Vasililiev looking to stall.
Sukeyuki tries to break free but Vasililiev pushes him back against the cage.
Sukeyuki can't break the clinch.
Sukeyuki has had enough of the clinch but Vasililiev keeps him there for the moment.
Vasililiev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasililiev working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukeyuki blocking some punches.
Sukeyuki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sukeyuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasililiev blocks an elbow strike from Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasililiev has him pressed against the cage.
Vasililiev working hard to break the clinch.
Sukeyuki pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasililiev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasililiev forces his way into half guard.
Sukeyuki trying to hold on to Vasililiev's head to control him but Vasililiev postures up.
Sukeyuki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasililiev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev passes to full mount!
Sukeyuki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sukeyuki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vasililiev thowing shots but they're missing.
Vasililiev punching from mount but Sukeyuki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev avoids the attempt from Sukeyuki to control.
Sukeyuki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vasililiev is staying active.
Sukeyuki is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vasililiev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vasililiev looking to ground and pound but Sukeyuki is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sukeyuki trying to get back to his feet but Vasililiev is in full control for now.
Sukeyuki fending off the submission attempt from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki covering up well under a series of strikes from Vasililiev.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasililiev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vasililiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasililiev throws a series of punches but Sukeyuki moves out of range.
Sukeyuki shoots in and drives through. Vasililiev sprawls well.
Vasililiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukeyuki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vasililiev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A clash of legs there as Sukeyuki blocks the low kick.
Vasililiev takes one on the button.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sukeyuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasililiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sukeyuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Sukeyuki cracks Vasililiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vasililiev throws a series of punches but Sukeyuki avoids them all with ease.
Sukeyuki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sukeyuki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vasililiev has hold of Sukeyuki 's hands but Sukeyuki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasililiev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sukeyuki 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sukeyuki 's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukeyuki is in bad spot here.
Vasililiev tightening his grip on Sukeyuki , looking for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sukeyuki holding both Vasililiev 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sukeyuki avoids the strikes from Vasililiev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki staying busy and making it hard for Vasililiev to control.
Sukeyuki tries to break free.
Vasililiev misses with a punch to the head.
Vasililiev tightening his grip on Sukeyuki , looking for the choke.
Sukeyuki trying to get back to his feet but Vasililiev is in full control for now.
Sukeyuki trying to control the position but Vasililiev manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev missing with strikes.
Sukeyuki tries to roll but Vasililiev sticks to his back.
Sukeyuki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vasililiev is not going to allow Sukeyuki to sit and survive in this position.
Sukeyuki controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Vasililiev is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sukeyuki won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Vasililiev off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bariles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bariles comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Bariles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Buckner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bariles scores with a sloppy right hand. Buckner should have avoided that one.
Bariles stuns Buckner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bariles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bariles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buckner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bariles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buckner is aware though and is defending well.
Buckner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buckner trying to control but Bariles is working from the bottom.
Buckner throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buckner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bariles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckner has managed to get both his arms back between Bariles's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckner landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Buckner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bariles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bariles looking for a guillotine here but Buckner defends easily.
Buckner cracks Bariles with a solid left hand.
Bariles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bariles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buckner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bariles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bariles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buckner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buckner with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bariles wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buckner landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckner trying to control but Bariles is working from the bottom.
Bariles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buckner is controlling him.
Buckner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bariles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buckner defends it easily.
Bariles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buckner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Buckner is chipping away with strikes.
Buckner scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bariles keeps working.
Bariles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bariles is trying to control Buckner's posture but Buckner avoids it.
Bariles is looking for a sweep.
Bariles can't do much from the bottom here.
Bariles is trying to get back to half guard.
Buckner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bariles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Buckner's guard! Nice work there by Bariles!
Buckner has a closed guard, preventing Bariles from standing up.
Bariles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buckner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bariles 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.
Buckner seems keen to control Bariles's posture.
Bariles is looking to work some ground and pound but Buckner has wrist control.
Bariles trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bariles is one step ahead there.
Buckner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bariles throws an elbow that misses. Buckner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bariles's guard. Nice move by Buckner!
Buckner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Buckner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Bariles.
Bariles throws a series of punches but Buckner avoids them all with ease.
Bariles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buckner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bariles. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckner is defended easily by Bariles.
Bariles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bariles throws a series of punches but Buckner avoids them all with ease.
Bariles takes a swing at Buckner's ribcage but misses.
Bariles misses with a body kick.
Matt Buckner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bariles as he jumps to the side.
Erik Bariles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buckner.
Erik Bariles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Buckner.
Buckner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bariles is fending him off so far but Buckner persists. Nope, Bariles circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckner dives in for a single leg takedown but Bariles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buckner is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bariles tries to break the clinch but Buckner is controlling the position.
Bariles breaks from the clinch.
Buckner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bariles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Buckner looks for a takedown but Bariles sprawls well.
Bariles connects with a body shot that sends Buckner's belly button to the back.
Bariles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buckner misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bariles to counter with a crisp jab.
Buckner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bariles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckner somewhat.
Buckner is breathing heavily.
Buckner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buckner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bariles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bariles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bariles misses with a few strikes there.
Bariles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner dives in for a single leg takedown but Bariles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buckner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Buckner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bariles walks away with a smile on his face. Buckner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Bariles.
Buckner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bariles.
Buckner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bariles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buckner doesn't manage to clinch there - Bariles circles away.
Buckner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bariles.
Buckner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bariles.
Buckner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bariles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bariles duly obliges.
Bariles throws a nice looking combination but Buckner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bariles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bariles misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Bariles as he connects with a hook.
Buckner needs to keep his hands up - Bariles had a free shot at his head there.
Buckner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Bariles does no damage.
Erik Bariles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bariles stuffs the takedown.
Bariles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bariles dips to his left and cracks Buckner with an uppercut!
Bariles lands a jab-cross combination.
Bariles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bariles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bariles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buckner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bariles swivels and escapes.
Bariles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buckner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bariles finds it's way round the side to connect with Buckner's head.
Erik Bariles is winning the standup battle so far.
Buckner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bariles, pushing him back against the cage.
Buckner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bariles after a bit of a struggle.
Buckner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bariles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bariles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buckner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bariles prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bariles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bariles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bariles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buckner looks for a takedown but Bariles sprawls well.
Bariles throws a right and a left that Buckner avoids nicely.
Buckner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bariles dips to his left and cracks Buckner with an uppercut!
Bariles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckner circles away quickly and effectively.
Bariles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bariles cracks Buckner with a right hand to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buckner.
Bariles misses with a wild combination.
Buckner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bariles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bariles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckner tries to clinch but Bariles moves out of range.
Buckner misses with a takedown attempt
and Bariles counters with a thumping low kick.
Erik Bariles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Buckner.
Buckner fails with the takedown.
Buckner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bariles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Bariles.
Bariles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bariles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buckner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buckner dodges the punch combination from Bariles.
Buckner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bariles lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bariles as Buckner shoots in.
Buckner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bariles counters with a left and a right that stings Buckner.
Buckner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bariles.
Bariles tries to keep at a distance but Buckner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buckner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bariles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buckner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bariles leaves Buckner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bariles misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Bariles misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bariles misses.
Buckner clinches with his opponent.
Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buckner wants a takedown.
Bariles working hard to break the clinch.
Bariles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buckner.
Bariles breaks the clinch.
Buckner fails to land the takedown.
Bariles stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bariles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bariles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buckner back to the cage. Bariles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buckner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bariles throws a front kick that sends Buckner stumbling back into the cage.
Buckner shoots in for a takedown but Bariles shows good takedown defense.
Bariles leaves Buckner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bariles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bariles with a nice cross.
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!
Buckner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bariles fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bariles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bariles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Bariles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bariles 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Bariles!
A victorious Erik Bariles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strasser circles away quickly and effectively.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Strasser moves away and avoids it.
Strasser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strasser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Strasser.
Reilly lands an overhand right.
Strasser missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Strasser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strasser throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly walks into a straight right hand from Strasser.
Reilly scores with a hook.
Strasser loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Reilly moves to clinch but Strasser breaks away
and Strasser counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly misses the jab.
Strasser misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Strasser's leg. Strasser is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strasser was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly throws a series of punches but Strasser avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strasser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Strasser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Strasser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reilly scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Strasser.
Strasser misses with a few strikes there.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Strasser circles away.
Strasser just misses with a punch to the body.
Strasser keeps the fight on the outside.
Strasser keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly connects with a single shot there.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Strasser circles away.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Reilly is looking to clinch but Strasser is avoiding it.
Strasser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reilly's corner calls for a 1-2. Reilly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reilly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strasser is trying to pull guard but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Strasser goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reilly prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser working hard to break the clinch.
Strasser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly misses with the combination.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Strasser missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strasser misses with a wild combination.
Reilly looks to land a combination but Strasser avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Reilly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reilly closes the distance but Strasser moves to the side
and Strasser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reilly thinking.
Reilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Strasser counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ray Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strasser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strasser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Reilly misses with the combination.
Reilly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Strasser counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Strasser moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Reilly scores with a kick to the body.
Reilly wants to clinch
letting Strasser counter with a right hand.
Strasser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Strasser.
Ray Reilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strasser avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Strasser cracks Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly wants to clinch
and Strasser counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Strasser.
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!
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strasser.
Strasser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Reilly.
Reilly rushes Strasser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reilly smiles and moves away.
Strasser has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Strasser scores with a shot to the body.
Strasser avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Strasser has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strasser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly has managed to clinch.
Strasser leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Reilly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strasser avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Strasser takes a step back to recover.
Reilly misses with a combination
and Strasser counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reilly tries to clinch but Strasser moves away
and Strasser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Strasser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Reilly 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!
Strasser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strasser has time to react.
Reilly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strasser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strasser blocks the body kick.
Reilly is looking to land body kicks.
Strasser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Strasser circles away.
Reilly cracks Strasser with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strasser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Strasser's head but Strasser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strasser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strasser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strasser misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Reilly.
Reilly lands with a straight right. Strasser didn't see that one coming.
Strasser slips a straight right by Reilly.
Reilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strasser.
Reilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Strasser misses the target.
Strasser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray Reilly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Strasser keeps it at a distance.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Reilly throws a front kick aimed at Strasser's knee but Strasser avoids it well.
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reilly wants to clinch
and Strasser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Reilly there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reilly counters with a right hand to the body.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Strasser circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Strasser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strasser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reilly misses with a body shot
and Strasser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Strasser is out of range.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Strasser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strasser is out of range.
Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strasser with a hook.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Strasser throws a combination that misses
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Strasser. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Strasser counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly tries to clinch
and Strasser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reilly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Strasser pushes him off.
Reilly lands with a hook. Strasser tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strasser looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Strasser counter with a right hand.
Rosen Strasser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reilly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Reilly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Malegarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Ramirez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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189 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flavio Malegarie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Malegarie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malegarie pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malegarie is trying to defend but Ramirez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Malegarie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez wants to control but Malegarie is keeping him busy.
Ramirez passes to side control.
Ramirez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez wants to control but Malegarie is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malegarie is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Malegarie is working from the bottom.
Malegarie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but Malegarie denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez works to advance to full mount. Malegarie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Malegarie tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Malegarie is squirming around nicely.
Malegarie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malegarie is looking to escape.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malegarie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws some wild stikes that Malegarie manages to avoid easily.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Malegarie to control.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malegarie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez trying to control but Malegarie is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malegarie is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malegarie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malegarie is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Ramirez.
Ramirez thowing shots but they're missing.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Ramirez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramirez!
Malegarie leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malegarie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malegarie enables Ramirez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malegarie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malegarie keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Malegarie is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez advances position into side control!
Ramirez wants to control but Malegarie is keeping him busy.
Ramirez throws an elbow but Malegarie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rob Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ramirez scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malegarie is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Malegarie is pushing Ramirez's head away, looking to escape. Ramirez manages to hold on to the position though.
Ramirez wants to control for a moment but Malegarie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Malegarie is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Malegarie is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to stand up but Malegarie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ramirez passes to side control.
Ramirez stands up.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Malegarie circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rob Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Malegarie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malegarie stuffs the takedown.
Flavio Malegarie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Malegarie moves out of range.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Malegarie is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malegarie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Ramirez 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! And we move into the final round!
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malegarie defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Malegarie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malegarie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramirez walks away with a smile on his face. Malegarie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Malegarie. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Malegarie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Malegarie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flavio Malegarie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Ramirez.
Malegarie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Malegarie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez scores with a hook.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malegarie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malegarie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malegarie somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez lands with a right that hurts Malegarie. Malegarie looks to clinch but Ramirez throws a short knee that drops Malegarie. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rob Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain as his entrance music. 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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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blimm walks into a jab.
Williams cracks Blimm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Blimm.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Blimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blimm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Blimm tries to clinch up.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blimm.
Blimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Blimm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blimm is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Blimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams throws the left hand but Blimm avoids the punch easily.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blimm throws a one two combo.
Blimm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blimm is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blimm working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Williams's thigh. Williams counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams has his hands on Blimm's head, controlling the position.
Blimm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blimm throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blimm's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Williams pushing down on Blimm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand up but Blimm is controlling the position.
Blimm is looking to improve his position.
Williams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Blimm to get to his feet.
Blimm feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Blimm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blimm trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls Blimm in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Blimm.
Blimm checks a leg kick.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Blimm.
Blimm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Blimm ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams works Blimm's body with a nice hook.
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!
Williams throws a body punch but Blimm moves out of range.
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Blimm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Williams 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.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blimm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a jab when Blimm was well out of range.
Blimm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blimm ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams throws a right and a left that Blimm avoids nicely.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blimm.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Blimm fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams motions for Blimm to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Williams tenderised Blimm's leg. Blimm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Blimm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Blimm counters with a body kick that stops Williams in his tracks momentarily.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blimm counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Blimm to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Paul Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blimm counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blimm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blimm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blimm has Williams in his guard.
Blimm working a defensive guard but Williams manages to pass into side control anyway.
Williams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blimm will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blimm is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blimm avoid being mounted?
Blimm is trying to get back to full guard.
Blimm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blimm throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Williams wants to stand up but Blimm has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blimm is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm trying to control here.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blimm kicks Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Blimm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blimm throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Blimm misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blimm tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Blimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blimm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Blimm persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Bobby Blimm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams throws a head kick but Blimm moves out of range.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Blimm counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Blimm throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams tries to bum rush Blimm with a series of wild strikes but Blimm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blimm has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Blimm tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Blimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams scores with the left hand. Blimm knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm moves into the clinch successfully.
Blimm breaks from the clinch.
Blimm throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Blimm rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Blimm has double underhooks.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Blimm has double underhooks.
Blimm lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blimm.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blimm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
Blimm shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Blimm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams scores with a hook.
Blimm thumps Williams with a low kick.
Blimm slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Blimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams looks to land a combination but Blimm avoids it well.
Blimm wants to clinch.
Blimm wants to clinch.
Blimm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams cracks Blimm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams lands with a straight right. Blimm didn't see that one coming.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Blimm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams looks to throw a body kick
and Blimm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blimm is defended easily by Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Blimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Williams tenderised Blimm's leg. Blimm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blimm.
Blimm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Williams!
A victorious Paul Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona has chosen Laid to Rest by Lamb of God as his entrance music. Aydine Antona is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque with a hook.
Antona misses with a kick to the body.
Bourque lands a jab.
Antona keeps the fight on the outside.
Antona fails to land with a series of punches.
Bourque misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Bourque.
Bourque walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Antona throws a combination that misses
and Antona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Antona misses.
Antona throws a sloppy head kick and Bourque moves out of range easily.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Antona tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourque is looking to clinch.
Antona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Antona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Antona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antona missing with a left hand there. Bourque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bourque if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona tries to score with a low kick but Bourque moves his leg out of the way.
Bourque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Antona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antona tries a head kick but it misses.
Antona swinging wildly here.
Bourque misses with the combination.
Antona throws a leg kick but Bourque sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bourque lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Antona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Antona misses.
A big left from Antona misses.
Bourque avoids a kick to the body.
Antona throws a series of punches but Bourque avoids them all with ease.
Antona is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Antona connects with a jab.
Antona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
Antona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antona throws a series of punches but Bourque avoids them all with ease.
Antona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bourque moves to clinch but Antona breaks away
and Bourque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antona misses with a left hand
and Antona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antona avoids the body shot from Bourque.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bourque slips a straight right by Antona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Antona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bourque's sensitive parts.
Antona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bourque takes one to the side of the head.
Antona throws a leg kick which misses Bourque's front leg but catches the back leg as Bourque tries to avoid it.
Antona just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Antona misses the target.
Bourque slips a straight right by Antona.
Antona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
A head kick misses from Antona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bourque connects with a nice looking jab.
Bourque slips a jab from Antona.
Bourque takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Antona, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Antona misses.
Bourque defending well as Antona loads up on a big left hand.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Antona tries to land a leg kick but Bourque saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona misses with a series of wild punches.
Antona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donk. Bourque catches Antona right on the button with a cross.
Antona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antona throws a sloppy head kick and Bourque moves out of range easily.
Aydine Antona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antona misses with a head kick.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Antona avoids it well.
Antona cracks the inside of Bourque's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aydine Antona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antona is looking to land body kicks.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Antona.
Antona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antona connects with a body shot.
Antona tries to score with a low kick but Bourque moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Antona.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a predictable looking body shot
and Antona counters with a stiff right hand.
Antona circles away from the clinch attempt
and Antona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Antona throws a lazy right hand but Bourque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bourque checks it well.
Antona pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bourque is out of range and Antona settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antona cracks Bourque with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Antona stalks Bourque and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bourque's face. Bourque staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bourque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antona.
Antona throws a front kick aimed at Bourque's knee but Bourque avoids it well.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Antona, right into the meat.
Antona throws a leg kick which misses Bourque's front leg but catches the back leg as Bourque tries to avoid it.
Antona misses with a combination
and Antona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Antona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bourque blocks the leg kick.
Bourque scores with a shot to the body.
Antona throws an off balance right hand
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bourque tries to clinch but Antona moves out of range.
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Antona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paul Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque slips a jab from Antona.
Bourque moves out of range of the strikes.
Bourque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Antona. Those never looked like landing.
Antona throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bourque.
Bourque is rocked!
Antona throws a front kick aimed at Bourque's knee but Bourque avoids it well.
Oh Bourque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bourque chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antona can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Antona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourque seems to have got his legs back now.
Antona thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona lands with an overhand left.
Antona misses with a double jab.
Antona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Antona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Antona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antona.
Aydine Antona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Antona swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antona motions for Bourque to come forward. Antona throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Antona walks into a jab.
Antona is rocked!
Antona misses with an uppercut
and Bourque counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Bourque!
A relieved looking Paul Bourque 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Grabowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grabowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Grabowski is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Grabowski's guard.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grabowski 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.
Grabowski keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
Grabowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Grabowski managing to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grabowski as he avoids it easily.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grabowski.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grabowski did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Grabowski is defending the position.
Gracie stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Grabowski defends the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Grabowski is defending well.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Grabowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie misses with a head shot. Grabowski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gracie trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grabowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grabowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grabowski 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grabowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Grabowski is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie closes the distance but Grabowski moves to the side
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Grabowski coming out on top.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grabowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie 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.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Grabowski ducks down to avoid it.
Grabowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grabowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grabowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Grabowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Grabowski punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grabowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grabowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grabowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Grabowski cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Grabowski's head back.
Grabowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabowski works the jab nicely.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grabowski to the mat! Grabowski manages to get full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grabowski dives on top into guard.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grabowski is now in half guard.
Grabowski is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Grabowski has control of the leg.
Gracie is looking to escape.
Grabowski trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Grabowski prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Grabowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Grabowski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grabowski is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borys Grabowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grabowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grabowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grabowski in his tracks.
Borys Grabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Grabowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Grabowski.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Grabowski sprawls well.
Gracie throws a low kick but Grabowski avoids it.
Grabowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Grabowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie slips under a jab from Grabowski.
Grabowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Grabowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grabowski continues to drive forward.
Grabowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grabowski working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grabowski.
Grabowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Grabowski.
Grabowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeffson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grabowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Grabowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grabowski. That one must have hurt.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Grabowski circles away.
Grabowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Grabowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grabowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie pushing down on Grabowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Grabowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to advance position but Grabowski counters by regaining guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeffson Gracie just wasn't active enough.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Grabowski dodges it nicely.
Grabowski keeping control of the position.
Grabowski wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grabowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grabowski as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Grabowski.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grabowski back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Grabowski tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grabowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie slips a straight right by Grabowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grabowski's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grabowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grabowski has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffson Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffson Gracie!
A relieved looking Jeffson Gracie 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moyses Mattos !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mattos walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Rugowski.
Rugowski tries to clinch but Mattos is having none of it.
Mattos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick and Mattos moves out of range easily.
Mattos scores with a one two! Rugowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Bubba Rugowski 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mattos . Rugowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mattos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rugowski.
A big left from Mattos misses.
Rugowski takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rugowski fails to land.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mattos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rugowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rugowski slips under a jab.
Rugowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rugowski throws a lazy body kick
and Mattos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rugowski thinking.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick and Mattos moves out of range easily.
Rugowski looks to land a right hand but Mattos moved out of range.
Mattos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rugowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugowski is looking to land body kicks.
Rugowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mattos throws a body punch but Rugowski moves out of range.
Rugowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mattos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rugowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski scores with a hook.
Rugowski takes one to the chin there.
Mattos tests Rugowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rugowski misses with a kick to the body.
Rugowski defending well as Mattos loads up on a big left hand.
Mattos steps in with a hook that catches Rugowski right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mattos follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rugowski looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moyses Mattos !
Moyses Mattos retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Moyses Mattos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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