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Coyotile 23:Alves vs Pettis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheech Marin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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171 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheech Marin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferreira looking to control.
Marin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira working for a triangle but Marin defends it easily.
Ferreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ferreira is tightening it up a little... Marin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ferreira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hercules Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akbalou Johasey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Motherfucker. Franco Gomez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akbalou Johasey's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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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
14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akbalou Johasey!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johasey feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Johasey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard.
Gomez slips nicely into half guard.
Johasey is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well.
Johasey pushes Gomez off, looking to escape but Gomez dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Johasey is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franco Gomez!
Our winner, Franco Gomez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faria comes to the cage accompanied by Stevie B - Spring Love. Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Menina te amo tanto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Faria.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Faria.
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Faria defends the submission attempt.
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Faria is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Faria is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Faria is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Faria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramirez on the ground.
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Faria doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to work for an arm triangle but Faria is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faria sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Faria is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez is working for an americana but Faria has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ramirez was thinking about the submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Faria manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Faria would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faria is aware though and is defending well.
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faria has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Ramirez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Faria pushes him off.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Faria.
Faria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramirez, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Faria avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faria continues to drive forward.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Faria fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Faria throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Ramirez.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faria drops Ramirez with a beautiful combination! Ramirez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Faria is looking for the KO!
Ramirez is rocked!
It looks like Juan Ramirez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Faria finish him?
Faria lands a head kick. Ramirez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ramirez seems to have locked his on tight now - Faria screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ramirez, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juan Ramirez!
Juan Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Dragon in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shrab Kabovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kabovik has chosen Nazareth-Hair of the Dog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shrab Kabovik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabovik moves in looking to clinch but Krause pushes him off.
Krause looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kabovik!
Krause is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kabovik is trying to escape and Krause transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kabovik is forced to tap! Nice work there by Krause! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Krause!
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luan Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen Showtime- Tum Tum Ft. Jim Jones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luan Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pettis somewhat.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves lands a head kick!
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pettis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alves defends well and Pettis ends up having to push Alves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luan Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Alves is pressed up against the cage. Pettis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alves down to the mat. Alves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alves lands a big head kick that sends Pettis tumbling to the mat! Alves takes a step backwards and waves Pettis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pettis is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Pettis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettis is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pettis.
Pettis seems to have recovered his senses.
Pettis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis blocks the body kick.
Pettis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alves connects with an inside leg kick.
Pettis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pettis in side control, throwing shots but Alves defends.
Pettis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alves is trying to buck Pettis off.
Pettis is working Alves over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alves is trying to buck Pettis off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis landing a few strikes.
Pettis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alves some visible discomfort.
Pettis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pettis cracks Alves with a big elbow.
Alves taking a bit of punishment here - Pettis scoring with strikes.
Alves is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pettis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pettis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pettis working the head with strikes.
Alves takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pettis is chipping away with strikes.
Pettis working the ground and pound.
Alves is trying to get back to his feet.
Pettis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Alves tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pettis with shots to the head and body - Alves looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pettis lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pettis with the ground and pound from mount.
Alves is rocked!
Alves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alves tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands a big shot to the head and Alves winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis is the new lightweight champion!
Anthony Pettis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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