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FFC 17: Barfot v De Oliveira PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babi Ala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babi Ala has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Babi Ala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Oliveira !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Ala finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oliveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ala's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Ala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ala looking to pass the guard.
Ala 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Babi Ala just wasn't active enough.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
Ala throws a one two combo.
It looks like Gustavo Oliveira has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Ala. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Ala sprawls well.
Ala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ala lands in his opponent's guard.
Ala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babi Ala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ala closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira trying to remain calm as Ala controls from the top position.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
Ala staying calm.
Ala seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliveira for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Babi Ala.
Ala tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Ala gets the takedown into side control.
Ala controls the position.
Ala wants to stand but Oliveira has his arm trapped.
Ala trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ala content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Babi Ala wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ala throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ala throws a body shot but no joy.
Ala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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 bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Oliveira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oliveira throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ala controls the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Ala postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babi Ala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Oliveira 's cut.
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.
Ala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ala shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliveira is trying to defend but Ala finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ala is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
Ala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Babi Ala wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Ala is predictable there
and Oliveira counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ala lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ala controls the pace.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Ala controlling him for the moment.
Ala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babi Ala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ala throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Ala throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Ala throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Ala dives in and scores a takedown into Oliveira 's guard.
Ala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ala tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling from the bottom.
Ala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is trying to keep Ala in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Babi Ala.
Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as Ala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ala stays in close to Oliveira 's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Babi Ala just wasn't active enough.
Ala drives through with a takedown into Oliveira 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliveira working for a triangle but Ala defends it easily.
Ala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Babi Ala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Oliveira 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ala gets a takedown into half guard.
Babi Ala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ala slows the pace down in half guard.
Ala stands up and beckons Oliveira to join him on the feet.
Ala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ala trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ala tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.
Well, if Ala 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Babi Ala.
Ala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ala has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ala content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ala is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Oliveira 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Oliveira wants to control but Ala postures up.
Ala wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his arm.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Ala working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ala taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira gets caught napping as Ala dives in and scores a takedown. Oliveira manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ala controls the pace.
Ala wants to stand and escape but instead Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Babi Ala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Ala keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Oliveira .
Ala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ala is fighting to break Oliveira 's control of his arms but Oliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ala tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira pulls Ala in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Oliveira .
Ala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ala lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Ala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Babi Ala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ala 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babi Ala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Babcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Devour the Day - Get Out of My Way as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tavares backs up against the cage.
Babcock jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Babcock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Babcock somewhat.
Babcock clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Tavares looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Babcock prevents Tavares from breaking the clinch.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Babcock tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Babcock'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.
Tavares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tavares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babcock prevents Tavares from breaking the clinch.
Babcock has Tavares pressed against the cage, preventing Tavares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Babcock has him pressed against the cage.
Babcock stalling the fight.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Babcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares swings for the body but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares scores with a jab.
It looks like Kyle Babcock has been cut.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Babcock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Babcock.
Babcock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babcock doesn't seem bothered though.
Babcock looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babcock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babcock slips a straight right by Tavares.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavares.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
Tavares cracks Babcock with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Babcock looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tavares finish him?
Babcock is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babcock.
Babcock dodges the punch combination from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babcock throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Tavares has knocked Babcock down with a huge combo! Tavares steps away and waves a wobbly Babcock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Babcock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babcock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Tavares swings for the body but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Babcock seems to have got his legs back now.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Babcock at a distance.
Tavares misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Babcock closes the distance and clinches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Babcock. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Babcock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tavares can't break the clinch.
Babcock keeps control of Tavares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babcock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyle Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tavares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babcock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Babcock counters with a two punch combo.
Babcock dodges the punch combination from Tavares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Tavares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Babcock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tavares swinging wildly here.
Tavares lands a nice shot that snaps Babcock's head back.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Babcock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Babcock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babcock.
Kyle Babcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babcock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babcock is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Tavares is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Babcock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babcock goes for a double leg but Tavares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tavares continues to drive forward.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock wants a takedown but no success here.
Tavares tries to circle away but Babcock has him pinned against the cage.
Babcock tries to stall but Tavares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babcock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babcock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavares is looking to break free of the clinch but Babcock has double underhooks.
Babcock trying to stall but Tavares improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tavares letting Babcock take a breather here.
Babcock is looking to control Tavares's arms but Tavares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babcock has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyle Babcock.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babcock misses with a body shot.
Tavares misses the jab.
Babcock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavares scores with a shot to the body.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Babcock wants to clinch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henrique Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babcock misses with the combination.
Donk. Babcock catches Tavares right on the button with a cross.
Babcock throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Tavares cracks Babcock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babcock on the side of the head.
Tavares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babcock.
Tavares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavares has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Babcock swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tavares as Babcock shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from Babcock misses
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyle Babcock's cut is getting worse.
Babcock tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
Babcock closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Babcock's cut.
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!
Babcock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Babcock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tavares tries to escape but Babcock is in control.
Babcock in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tavares is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Babcock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tavares bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Babcock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Babcock throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Tavares connects with a superb combination that knocks Babcock out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tavares before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Babcock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henrique Tavares!
A very excited looking Henrique Tavares rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Miranda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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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, Gustavo Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royler Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Miranda's guard.
Miranda looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Miranda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Miranda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie has an active guard here but Miranda has managed to pass into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Miranda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miranda is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miranda escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie is trying to control Miranda's posture but Miranda avoids it.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Miranda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie stands up from Miranda's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miranda!
Gracie get's back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miranda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie wants to stand but Miranda has his arm trapped.
Miranda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miranda has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royler Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miranda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie 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.
Miranda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie seems keen to control Miranda's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Royler Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Miranda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Miranda is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Miranda to his feet.
Miranda closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miranda's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miranda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Miranda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is controlling Gracie's posture.
Miranda looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royler Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miranda gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Miranda manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Miranda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Miranda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Miranda is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie wants to stand but Miranda is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royler Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miranda shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miranda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miranda looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miranda is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie controls Miranda momentarily but Miranda frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Royler Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Miranda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Royler Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Miranda has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Miranda tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gustavo Miranda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miranda's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
Miranda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Royler Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miranda is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royler Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miranda regains half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miranda is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gustavo Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miranda keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Royler Gracie.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royler Gracie!
Royler Gracie got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Egidiusz Nowakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Egidiusz Nowakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Churchill !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowakowski drives through with a takedown into Churchill 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nowakowski won't allow Churchill to sweep him here.
Nowakowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nowakowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nowakowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Churchill 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.
Churchill controls Nowakowski momentarily but Nowakowski frees himself.
Nowakowski 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.
Nowakowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Churchill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nowakowski, into his guard.
Churchill stays in close to Nowakowski's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nowakowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Churchill has managed to get both his arms back between Nowakowski's legs - danger averted.
Nowakowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Churchill trying to control but Nowakowski is working from the bottom.
Nowakowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Churchill won't allow Nowakowski to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski working a defensive guard but Churchill passes into half guard.
Churchill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nowakowski moves into full guard.
Nowakowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Nowakowski, not yet.
Nowakowski keeping moving, preventing Churchill from controlling successfully.
Churchill throws a big right hand that misses.
Churchill trying to control but Nowakowski is working from the bottom.
Nowakowski working a defensive guard here.
Churchill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Churchill throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowakowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski 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.
Churchill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nowakowski working for a triangle but Churchill defends it easily.
Nowakowski keeping moving, preventing Churchill from controlling successfully.
Nowakowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Churchill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Churchill trying to control but Nowakowski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill controls from within his opponent's guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hugo Churchill hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Churchill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nowakowski keeping full guard, as Churchill tries to pass.
Churchill controlling from the top position.
We've been informed that Churchill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nowakowski trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Churchill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Churchill throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Churchill will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nowakowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nowakowski preventing the sweep.
Nowakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Churchill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Churchill working a defensive guard here.
Churchill keeping moving, preventing Nowakowski from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nowakowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Churchill keeping moving, preventing Nowakowski from controlling successfully.
Nowakowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Churchill is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Churchill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowakowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We're going to have a standup here because Egidiusz Nowakowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nowakowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Churchill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nowakowski's guard now.
Churchill stopping the sweep attempt from Nowakowski.
Nowakowski is looking for a triangle but Churchill pushes his legs off easily.
Nowakowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Churchill passes Nowakowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Churchill trying to mount his opponent but Nowakowski defends it.
Nowakowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Churchill .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill controlling the action here.
Churchill is looking to take a break and control but Nowakowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nowakowski wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowakowski is looking to control Churchill 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nowakowski avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nowakowski manages to get to full guard.
Nowakowski trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Churchill leaves Nowakowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nowakowski tries to clinch there but Churchill circles away.
Nowakowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Churchill counters with a single leg into guard. Nowakowski didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egidiusz Nowakowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nowakowski keeping moving, preventing Churchill from controlling successfully.
Churchill wants to pass the guard but Nowakowski is keeping the position.
Churchill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowakowski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nowakowski keeping full guard, as Churchill tries to pass.
Nowakowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Nowakowski controls Churchill momentarily but Churchill frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nowakowski darts in trying to clinch
and Churchill counters with a shoot takedown. Nowakowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Hugo Churchill has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Churchill looking to pass the guard.
Churchill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugo Churchill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
Nowakowski misses with a takedown
and Churchill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nowakowski won't be happy with that.
Nowakowski is looking to reverse the position.
Nowakowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Churchill .
Nowakowski is looking for a sweep.
Churchill trying to control the position but Nowakowski is working away.
Churchill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nowakowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nowakowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Churchill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nowakowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill keeping moving, preventing Nowakowski from controlling successfully.
Nowakowski is really struggling to control Churchill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Churchill looking for a sweep. Not yet Churchill , not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Egidiusz Nowakowski just wasn't active enough.
Nowakowski with a lazy takedown attempt
so Churchill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nowakowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Churchill won't allow Nowakowski to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski looking for subs off his back but Churchill has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nowakowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Churchill is working away from the top position though.
Churchill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowakowski is working to get back to half guard.
Churchill scoring with strikes but Nowakowski is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Churchill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nowakowski is looking to escape.
Nowakowski is working to get back to half guard.
Churchill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nowakowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nowakowski wants to hold on but Churchill pushes him away.
Nowakowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Churchill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Churchill in particular looking to stall.
Egidiusz Nowakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Churchill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugo Churchill was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Churchill drives through with a takedown into Nowakowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Churchill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Churchill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Churchill !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Orvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men -The Weather Girls. Orvel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden The Wicker Man . Bryce Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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200 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryce Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Orvel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orvel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orvel avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds lands a nice looking kick to the body. Orvel takes a step back to recover.
Orvel avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reynolds. Orvel shrugs it off though.
Orvel darts in looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets double underhooks and turns Orvel into the cage.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orvel.
Orvel tries to break free but Reynolds pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds tries to work over Orvel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orvel blocking some punches.
Orvel avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Orvel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orvel has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Orvel blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orvel.
Reynolds has Orvel pressed against the cage, preventing Orvel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orvel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orvel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orvel wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orvel.
Orvel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orvel.
Orvel goes for a takedown attempt but Reynolds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryce Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Orvel.
Reynolds thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orvel if he has to take too many more of those.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Orvel keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orvel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orvel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds is trying to keep Orvel in close.
Orvel trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Orvel stacks Reynolds on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Orvel!
Orvel trying to control the position but Reynolds is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds can't do much from the bottom here.
Orvel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reynolds, who protects the arm well.
Orvel working away.
Reynolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orvel tries for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Orvel swings around for an armbar but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Orvel's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wanted to stand there but Orvel had control of the position.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Orvel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orvel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Orvel keeps moving.
Orvel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Orvel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orvel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orvel trying to control but Reynolds is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryce Reynolds will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reynolds throws a head kick but Orvel moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a body kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Orvel.
Orvel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orvel is trying to get an arm triangle but Reynolds is defending well.
Orvel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynolds keeps working.
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orvel is working to tighten his grip on Reynolds's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Reynolds has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Orvel is really squeezing tight and eventually Reynolds passes out! Orvel breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Orvel!
Steve Orvel got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Bryce Reynolds had this to say: 'FIDDLESTICKS!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Wanted Dead or Alive blaring out of the sound system. 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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216 lbs
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203 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
It looks like Damien Bishop has been cut.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Burns tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Bishop tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Burns is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Bishop buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Bishop!! Bishop is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Burns throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Burns!
As Derek Burns got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I needed this win badly! I went back to my old ways for this training camp. I got drunk and I stayed drunk. I banged and I drank, then I drank and I banged. It's a winning formula baby!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermain Leaseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grey Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jermain Leaseau!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Leaseau misses.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Leaseau avoids them all with ease.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Wolf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leaseau doesn't seem phased though.
Wolf scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jermain Leaseau has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf throws a series of punches but Leaseau avoids them all with ease.
Wolf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leaseau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leaseau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leaseau somewhat.
Leaseau shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Leaseau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Jermain Leaseau's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Oooooh!!! Wolf has knocked Leaseau down with a huge combo! Wolf steps away and waves a wobbly Leaseau back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leaseau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leaseau is rocked!
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leaseau tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leaseau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grey Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermain Leaseau.
Leaseau ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Wolf takes a swing at Leaseau's ribcage but misses.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Jermain Leaseau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaseau slips a straight right by Wolf.
Wolf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leaseau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf works over Leaseau's head and body with a nice combination.
Leaseau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Wolf with a jab.
Wolf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolf misses the jab.
Wolf with a jab.
Leaseau is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolf finish him?
Jermain Leaseau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wolf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leaseau seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Leaseau counters with a single leg into guard. Wolf didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolf working for submissions but it's allowed Leaseau to get to half guard.
Leaseau works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf can't escape the position.
Wolf looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wolf wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wolf's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Will Leaseau go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wolf can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf staying busy and making it hard for Leaseau to control.
Wolf wants to escape the position.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.
Leaseau avoiding Wolf 's attempts to control his hands.
Leaseau is hanging on to Wolf's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolf trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wolf is trying to remain composed but Leaseau is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Wolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermain Leaseau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leaseau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolf takes a swing at Leaseau's ribcage but misses.
Wolf throws a body punch but Leaseau moves out of range.
Leaseau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Wolf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leaseau back to the cage. Wolf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wolf connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Leaseau to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Wolf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grey Wolf!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Paakkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ville Paakkari is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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181 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaz Yago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ville Paakkari!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakkari connects with a jab.
Paakkari lands a nice looking body shot.
Yago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paakkari momentarily.
Paakkari throws a series of punches but Yago avoids them all with ease.
Paakkari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yago.
Yago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paakkari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yago.
Yago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paakkari darts in and clinches Yago up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakkari lands with a light punch inside.
Yago fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Paakkari.
Paakkari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
Paakkari lands a shot to the body.
Yago is trying to pull guard but Paakkari has him pressed against the cage.
Paakkari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Yago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yago jumps guard but Paakkari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yago jumps guard but Paakkari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Paakkari on the inside.
Paakkari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've been hearing reports that Yago has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paakkari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paakkari.
Yago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yago prevents a body shot from Paakkari.
Yago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paakkari to keep the fight standing.
Paakkari lands a nice knee to the body.
Paakkari lands a damaging elbow.
Yago jumps guard but Paakkari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paakkari stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paakkari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yago tries to pull guard but Paakkari forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paakkari walks away with a smile on his face. Yago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yago ducks under a wild hook from Paakkari.
Paakkari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paakkari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yago catches Paakkari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yago slips under a jab from Paakkari.
Yago slips under a jab from Paakkari.
Paakkari scores with a sloppy right hand. Yago should have avoided that one.
Yago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paakkari lands a jab-cross combination.
Paakkari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yago is rocked!
Paakkari tries to clinch up.
Oh Yago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paakkari throws a series of strikes that have Yago backpedaling.
Paakkari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yago.
A head kick misses from Paakkari.
A head kick misses from Paakkari.
Yago seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago lands a jab.
Paakkari has Yago up against the cage in a clinch.
Yago takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakkari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paakkari to keep the fight standing.
Paakkari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paakkari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paakkari lands a nice elbow.
Paakkari lands a knee to the body.
Paakkari lands an elbow just above Yago 's eye.
Paakkari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paakkari lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Paakkari.
Paakkari lands a damaging elbow.
Yago gets control of Paakkari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Paakkari looking to sit in guard and control but Yago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yago trying to control the position from guard on top but Paakkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paakkari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yago drops back looking for a leg! Paakkari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paakkari manages to kick Yago off! Yago jumps back into Paakkari's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Paakkari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paakkari throws a nice head kick!
Paakkari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yago looks to land a combination. Paakkari sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paakkari throws a jab when Yago was well out of range.
Paakkari lands a jab-cross combination.
Ville Paakkari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paakkari throws a body punch but Yago moves out of range.
Paakkari tries a head kick but it misses.
Yago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paakkari scores with a push kick.
Paakkari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paakkari as he avoids it easily.
Yago misses with a two punch combination.
Paakkari forces Yago back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakkari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakkari is stalling here.
Yago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Yago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paakkari lands an elbow that stopped Yago in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kaz Yago has been cut.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakkari just leaning against Yago, taking a breather.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paakkari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakkari.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakkari.
Ville Paakkari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paakkari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yago jumps guard but Paakkari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paakkari pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paakkari.
Paakkari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakkari stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paakkari.
Paakkari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Paakkari.
Yago fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakkari.
Paakkari lands a hook that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
Paakkari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paakkari pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Paakkari.
Paakkari lands a left hand.
Paakkari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago is trying to pull guard but Paakkari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paakkari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paakkari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yago takes a shot to the head.
Yago jumps guard but Paakkari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paakkari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Paakkari.
Yago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakkari has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Paakkari.
Paakkari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yago jumps into guard, dragging Paakkari to the mat.
Paakkari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yago working for a triangle but Paakkari defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago keeping moving, preventing Paakkari from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paakkari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paakkari tries to free his leg and advance position but Yago is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paakkari defends well.
Yago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paakkari defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Paakkari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaz Yago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paakkari tries to clinch there but Yago circles away.
Jab by Paakkari.
Paakkari rushes Yago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paakkari lands a shoulder strike.
Paakkari lands with a right to the head.
Yago jumps guard but Paakkari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yago jumps guard but Paakkari stands there with Yago around his waist. Yago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paakkari pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yago jumps guard but Paakkari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Yago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paakkari lands a hook that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
A short right from Paakkari.
Paakkari stalling against the cage.
A short right from Paakkari on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago jumps guard but Paakkari stands there with Yago around his waist. Yago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Paakkari.
Paakkari has Yago pressed against the cage, preventing Yago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paakkari lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Paakkari - that landed with a thud.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkari just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Paakkari.
Paakkari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paakkari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Paakkari.
Paakkari lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Paakkari.
Yago tries to pull guard but Paakkari won't allow it.
Paakkari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkari just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakkari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paakkari lands a nice uppercut.
Yago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paakkari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
Paakkari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paakkari lands an elbow just above Yago 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Paakkari.
Yago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakkari lands an uppercut.
Yago tries to pull guard but Paakkari forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yago fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Paakkari.
Paakkari pushes Yago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakkari lands a damaging elbow.
Yago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paakkari lands a shoulder strike.
Paakkari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paakkari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yago fails to pull guard.
Paakkari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yago takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paakkari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yago backwards.
Paakkari lands a big right hand that drops Yago! The killer instinct kicks in and Paakkari finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Paakkari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Paakkari! Ville Paakkari retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristan Maruyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kristan Maruyama enters the cage!
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212 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristan Maruyama!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennard drives through and clinches with Maruyama against the cage.
Hennard is looking to control Maruyama's arms but Maruyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hennard has his back to the cage.
Hennard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maruyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hennard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maruyama is defending well.
Maruyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hennard's elbow.
Hennard gets underhooks to prevent Maruyama's takedown attempt.
Maruyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maruyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maruyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hennard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maruyama is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre Hennard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maruyama tries to clinch but Hennard is having none of it.
Maruyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hennard shoots in and drives through. Maruyama sprawls well.
Hennard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maruyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maruyama gets caught flat footed, as Hennard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maruyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard controlling from the top position.
Maruyama is trying to control the position but Hennard postures up.
Hennard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maruyama 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.
Hennard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hennard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hennard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maruyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George Pierre Hennard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hennard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hennard dives in for a single leg takedown but Maruyama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hennard is trying to force a seperation but Maruyama has the dominant position.
Hennard dodges an elbow strike from Maruyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruyama throws an elbow that misses.
Hennard avoids a wild elbow strike from Maruyama.
Hennard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maruyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hennard.
Hennard dives in and scores a takedown into Maruyama's guard.
Hennard stays in close to Maruyama's body and controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maruyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hennard defends well.
Maruyama keeping full guard, as Hennard tries to pass.
Maruyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hennard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maruyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maruyama keeping full guard, as Hennard tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maruyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hennard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hennard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maruyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hennard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hennard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maruyama keeping full guard, as Hennard tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hennard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maruyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maruyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennard wants to control from the top but Maruyama keeps moving.
Hennard looking to sit in guard and control but Maruyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hennard has an active guard here but Maruyama has managed to pass into half guard.
Hennard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennard makes his way to full guard, as Maruyama worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Pierre Hennard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hennard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maruyama wants to clinch up but Hennard keeps it at a distance.
Maruyama tries to clinch but Hennard moves out of range.
Hennard has Maruyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hennard.
Hennard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maruyama throws a right and a left that Hennard avoids nicely.
Hennard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maruyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maruyama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maruyama wants it to stay on the feet.
Maruyama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hennard defends well and Maruyama ends up having to push Hennard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hennard tries for a takedown but Maruyama manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruyama is trying to trip Hennard. He has hold of a leg but Hennard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maruyama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hennard looking to control.
Maruyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hennard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maruyama is one step ahead there.
Hennard trying to control the position.
Maruyama trying to move into half guard but instead Hennard has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruyama keeping moving, preventing Hennard from controlling successfully.
Hennard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maruyama is looking for a sweep.
Hennard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maruyama keeps working.
Hennard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maruyama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennard takes a little break here. Maruyama wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
George Pierre Hennard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hennard is looking to take a break and control but Maruyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maruyama looks to move to half guard but instead Hennard has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maruyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hennard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maruyama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maruyama and Hennard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hennard controls the position.
Hennard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maruyama, who protects the arm well.
Hennard advances to full mount.
Maruyama felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maruyama is looking to improve his position but Hennard isn't that keen on the idea.
Hennard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hennard content just to control the position here.
Hennard wants to control the pace but Maruyama is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maruyama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hennard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maruyama is working to get back to half guard.
Maruyama is squirming around, avoiding Hennard's attempts to control the action.
Maruyama can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hennard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maruyama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hennard trying to control from half guard but Maruyama is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because George Pierre Hennard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maruyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hennard, pushing him back against the cage.
Hennard blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre Hennard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hennard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maruyama wants to clinch up but Hennard keeps it at a distance.
Hennard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maruyama but Maruyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maruyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hennard darts in and clinches Maruyama up against the cage.
Hennard is trying to trip Maruyama. He has hold of a leg but Maruyama is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hennard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hennard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hennard looking to pass the guard.
Maruyama keeping moving, preventing Hennard from controlling successfully.
Hennard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maruyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maruyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maruyama has his foot on Hennard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hennard works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard trying to control the position from guard on top but Maruyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennard passes Maruyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maruyama is not content to let Hennard control the position.
Hennard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maruyama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maruyama looking for submissions off his back.
Hennard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maruyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hennard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maruyama manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hennard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maruyama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maruyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hennard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maruyama's legs.
Hennard trying to control the position but Maruyama is working away.
Hennard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maruyama is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hennard trying to control the action but Maruyama is working from the bottom.
Maruyama is trying to improve his position.
Hennard moves into full mount!
Hennard tries to control but Maruyama wriggling away.
Maruyama looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hennard controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maruyama rolls, trying to escape but Hennard keeps control of the position.
Maruyama won't enjoy being in this position. Hennard looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maruyama is tapping - it's over boys! Hennard picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Pierre Hennard!
George Pierre Hennard retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, George Pierre Hennard 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Barfot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Santana De Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barfot might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 793. Thiago Santana De Oliveira has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Barfot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Santana De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barfot defends well and De Oliveira ends up having to push Barfot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barfot prevents a body shot from De Oliveira.
Nice body punch from Barfot - that landed with a thud.
Barfot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Barfot works De Oliveira's body with a nice hook.
Barfot thuds a left hand into De Oliveira's body.
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!
Barfot throws a right and a left that De Oliveira avoids nicely.
Barfot throws a leg kick but De Oliveira checks it.
Barfot jabs De Oliveira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magnus Barfot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barfot.
De Oliveira looks winded!
Nice shot by Barfot.
De Oliveira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barfot.
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Barfot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barfot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barfot misses with a kick to the body.
Barfot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barfot.
De Oliveira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barfot.
Barfot cracks the inside of De Oliveira's front leg.
Barfot feints and then cracks De Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Oliveira down.
Barfot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barfot.
It looks like Thiago Santana De Oliveira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barfot delivers a nice body kick.
De Oliveira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donk. Barfot catches De Oliveira right on the button with a cross.
Barfot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barfot. De Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Barfot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Oliveira is rocked!
Barfot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Barfot finish him?
De Oliveira is holding his hands too far apart here. Barfot throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! De Oliveira is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Barfot!
Magnus Barfot retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Magnus Barfot 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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