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SUPERFIGHTS RIO ±55± PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gengis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Suzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gengis Khan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Suzano's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gengis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Suzano!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suzano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suzano shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suzano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suzano lands a left and a right that sends Khan crashing to the canvas! Suzano dives into mount looking to finish!
Khan is rocked!
It looks like Gengis Khan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzano content just to control the position here.
Oh Khan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suzano loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Khan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Suzano land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Suzano stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Suzano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Raul Capablanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N Roses - Paradise City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Raul Capablanca!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries to clinch but Capablanca is having none of it.
Sullivan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Capablanca's hands.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sullivan scores with a three punch combo!
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Capablanca swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Sullivan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Capablanca fails with a takedown attempt.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Capablanca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Capablanca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sullivan throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan looks to land a combination but Capablanca avoids it well.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sullivan!
Sullivan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sullivan throws a solid leg kick but Capablanca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Capablanca avoids nicely.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Capablanca is having none of it.
Sullivan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sullivan stuffs the takedown attempt from Capablanca. Capablanca gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab-cross combination lands for Sullivan and sends Capablanca crashing to the mat! Sullivan follows him down to the mat - Capablanca regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Capablanca is rocked!
Sullivan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Capablanca quite badly. Capablanca pulls Sullivan in close trying to recover. Sullivan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Capablanca on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Capablanca doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano comes into the arena with Mushroomhead - Solitaire Unraveling blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipezoom Insano!
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, Jeff Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano walks into a stiff left hand from Gomes.
Gomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Insano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Insano.
Gomes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jeff Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes takes one to the chin there.
Insano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomes.
Gomes looks gassed!
Insano drops his shoulder and cracks Gomes with a huge uppercut! Gomes goes down! Can Insano finish him?
Insano gets to his feet - Gomes follows without any prompting.
Insano steps into range and cracks Gomes with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gomes flops backwards and Insano dives into his guard looking to finish!
Gomes is rocked!
Insano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gomes, up you get!
Insano drops Gomes with a big left hand and mounts him. Gomes is in big trouble!
Gomes is still in real trouble! Can Insano finish him?
Insano controlling the pace for now.
Gomes seems to have recovered his senses.
Insano is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A big head kick from Insano and Gomes is sent sprawling to the canvas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Insano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomes moves forwards but Insano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Insano connects with a right hand. Gomes shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes walks straight into a right hand from Insano - that's dropped him! Insano jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gomes from any more punishment! Gomes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Felipezoom Insano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Azzolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Azzolini !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Ismail!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azzolini digs a good hook to Ismail's body.
Ismail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ismail misses with a few strikes there.
Azzolini throws a series of punches but Ismail moves out of range.
Ismail slips a jab and a cross from Azzolini .
Ismail clinches up against the cage.
Azzolini 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ismail throws a leg kick that misses.
Azzolini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ismail counters with a nice uppercut.
Azzolini misses with a looping left.
Ismail shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azzolini is trying to defend but Ismail finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azzolini wants to get back to full guard but Ismail has mounted him!
Ismail stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Azzolini misses with a double jab
and Ismail counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismail missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azzolini is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzolini is refusing to be controlled, as Ismail sits in half guard.
Ismail looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ismail has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azzolini is pressing down on Ismail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ismail stands and steps away. Azzolini gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azzolini misses with a hook to the body
and Ismail counters with a takedown into side control.
Ismail is looking to take a break and control but Azzolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azzolini regains half guard.
Azzolini wants to get back to full guard.
Azzolini trying to control here.
Ismail is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azzolini is just riding it out for now. Ismail eventually gives up the hold.
Ismail looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismail is looking for a kimura but Azzolini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ismail to get the leverage.
Azzolini tries to roll over but Ismail keeps him under control.
Ismail is thwarting Azzolini 's attempts to control the position.
Ismail is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azzolini defends it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ismail!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail fails with a takedown attempt.
Azzolini throws the left hand but Ismail avoids the punch easily.
Azzolini takes a swing at Ismail's ribcage but misses.
Carlos Ismail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azzolini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ismail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ismail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Azzolini does no damage.
Ismail falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azzolini counters with a left to the body.
Azzolini throws a hook but Ismail blocks it.
Ismail misses with an uppercut. Azzolini saw that one coming.
Azzolini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ismail counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ismail.
A left hand lands to the body for Azzolini .
Ismail has Azzolini pressed against the cage, preventing Azzolini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ismail tries to pull guard but Azzolini won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Azzolini .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azzolini pushes Ismail back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Azzolini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ismail up against the cage.
Azzolini can't find room to land a body shot as Ismail controls the action.
Azzolini working hard to break the clinch.
Azzolini misses with a punch to the body.
Ismail jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Azzolini walks away with a smile on his face. Ismail gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Douglas Azzolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ismail.
Ismail with a nice cross.
Azzolini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ismail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azzolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ismail rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azzolini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ismail avoids the body shot from Azzolini .
Ismail wants to clinch.
Azzolini misses with a body punch
and Ismail counters with a left to the body.
Azzolini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ismail counters with a left and a right that stings Azzolini .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ismail dominated that round.
That's time! Azzolini 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Azzolini throws a right and a left that Ismail avoids nicely.
Ismail tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Azzolini counters with a left and a right that stings Ismail.
Ismail throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azzolini looks to land a combination but Ismail avoids it well.
Azzolini misses with a hook to the body
and Ismail counters with a single leg into guard. Azzolini didn't expect that.
Azzolini looking for a sweep. Not yet Azzolini , not yet.
Azzolini keeping moving, preventing Ismail from controlling successfully.
Ismail won't allow Azzolini to sweep him here.
Ismail passes Azzolini 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ismail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azzolini keeps working.
Ismail is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azzolini !
Azzolini tries to reverse the position but Ismail maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ismail trying to control but Azzolini is having none of it.
Ismail might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azzolini kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ismail stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ismail throws a right and a left that Azzolini avoids nicely.
Ismail clinches.
Ismail fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azzolini taking a breather.
Ismail tries to pull guard but Azzolini won't allow it.
Azzolini 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azzolini misses with a wild body shot.
Ismail avoids a kick to the body.
Azzolini slips a jab and a cross from Ismail.
A cross from Azzolini lands.
Ismail does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Azzolini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ismail closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azzolini did well to prevent Ismail getting side control.
Ismail decides to return to a standing position.
Azzolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Ismail is just out of range.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Azzolini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Azzolini gets back to half guard.
Ismail stops Azzolini from getting back to his feet.
Azzolini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azzolini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azzolini tries to roll over but Ismail keeps him under control.
Ismail wants to work for an arm triangle but Azzolini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ismail gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Azzolini misses with a shot to the body
and Ismail counters with a two punch combo.
Azzolini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ismail forces Azzolini back against the cage and clinches.
Ismail has Azzolini pressed against the cage, preventing Azzolini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ismail is trying to drag Azzolini to the mat but Azzolini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Douglas Azzolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ismail.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismail tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Azzolini .
Azzolini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ismail.
Azzolini cracks Ismail with a nice body shot.
Azzolini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azzolini keeps the fight on the outside.
Azzolini works over Ismail's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Carlos Ismail has been cut.
Azzolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ismail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azzolini misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azzolini lands a right hook to the body.
Douglas Azzolini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azzolini misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Douglas Azzolini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ismail's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Azzolini misses.
Ismail scores a takedown into full mount!
Azzolini regains half guard.
Azzolini tries to roll over but Ismail keeps him under control.
Azzolini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azzolini trying to control but Ismail postures up.
Carlos Ismail has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azzolini is looking for a sweep. Ismail is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ismail stands up from half guard.
Azzolini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Azzolini looks to land a left hand but Ismail moved out of range nicely.
Ismail fails to land the takedown.
Azzolini misses with a hook. Ismail ducked under it nicely.
Douglas Azzolini is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismail gets the takedown into side control.
Ismail has hold of Azzolini 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Azzolini tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ismail cranks the arm and Azzolini screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Azzolini , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlos Ismail!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mussum Cacildis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seven Sagard (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mussum Cacildis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seven Sagard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagard misses with a body shot.
Sagard misses with a double jab.
Sagard lands with a good body shot.
Cacildis is breathing heavily.
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!
Sagard misses with a double jab.
Cacildis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Mussum Cacildis has been cut.
Sagard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cacildis circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Sagard.
Good standup being displayed there by Sagard as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Sagard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cacildis dodges the punch combination from Sagard.
Sagard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagard misses with a two punch combination.
Cacildis throws a hook but Sagard avoids it easily.
Sagard throws a series of punches but Cacildis avoids them all with ease.
Sagard tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagard scores with a hook to the body. Cacildis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cacildis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sagard throws a series of punches but Cacildis avoids them all with ease.
Sagard misses the shot to the body.
Sagard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagard misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sagard looks to land a left hand but Cacildis moved out of range nicely.
Sagard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cacildis.
Sagard tries to bum rush Cacildis with a series of wild strikes but Cacildis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seven Sagard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cacildis throws a looping overhand right but Sagard ducks down to avoid it.
Cacildis throws a hook but Sagard blocks it.
A big left from Sagard misses.
Sagard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cacildis throws a big shot that misses.
Sagard throws a right and a left that Cacildis avoids nicely.
Sagard swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Cacildis.
Sagard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cacildis counter with a right hand.
It looks like Seven Sagard has been cut.
Sagard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cacildis counters with a crisp one two that drops Sagard! Cacildis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sagard to his feet! Sagard is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagard throws a series of strikes that have Cacildis backpedaling.
Cacildis throws a right hand that Sagard ducks under and follows up with a left that Sagard also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sagard!
Sagard throws the left hand but Cacildis avoids the punch easily.
Cacildis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sagard misses with a combination
and Cacildis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cacildis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cacildis cracks Sagard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sagard throws a combination that misses
and Cacildis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sagard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cacildis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sagard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cacildis counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sagard to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Cacildis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mussum Cacildis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Crowly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hua Silvah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvah has chosen Manowar - Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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258 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Crowly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hua Silvah!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silvah controlling the action here.
Silvah works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silvah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crowly is looking to escape.
Crowly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crowly stopping the sweep attempt from Silvah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silvah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silvah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silvah is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crowly is squirming around, avoiding Silvah's attempts to control the action.
Crowly wants to control but Silvah is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silvah controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crowly tries to reverse the position but Silvah maintains control.
Silvah looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crowly is looking to improve his position but Silvah isn't that keen on the idea.
Silvah wants to control the pace but Crowly is squirming around nicely.
Silvah working for a submission but Crowly is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowly wants to hold on but Silvah pushes him away.
Silvah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crowly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silvah controlling the pace for now.
Silvah is working for a guillotine from mount but Crowly frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silvah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silvah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hua Silvah just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crowly connects with a body shot.
Silvah throws a looping overhand right but Crowly ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowly lands a jab to the nose.
Silvah throws a head kick that misses.
Crowly lands a head shot.
Crowly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hua Silvah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crowly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silvah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Crowly misses its intended target.
Crowly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvah is looking to land body kicks.
Silvah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crowly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silvah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crowly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crowly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silvah forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silvah in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowly is pressing down on Silvah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silvah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silvah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crowly trying to control the position.
Crowly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silvah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silvah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crowly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silvah has managed to get both his arms back between Crowly's legs - danger averted.
Crowly wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silvah is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvah controlling the action here.
Crowly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silvah is working away from the top position though.
Crowly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silvah content to control rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hua Silvah just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silvah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowly is trying to control but can't.
Silvah wants to pass the guard but Crowly is defending well.
Silvah is trying to work for a kimura but Crowly is defending well.
Crowly looking for submissions off his back.
Silvah not doing much here.
Crowly wants to improve his position but Silvah is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hua Silvah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silvah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crowly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silvah decides to stand back up. Silvah steps back and let's Crowly get back to his feet.
Crowly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crowly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silvah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Crowly!
Crowly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silvah is landing with some decent strikes but Crowly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silvah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crowly wants to hold on but Silvah pushes him away.
Silvah content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvah is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crowly to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crowly shrugs it off.
Crowly wants to control but Silvah is having none of it.
Silvah controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silvah is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crowly can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Crowly is looking to improve his position but Silvah isn't that keen on the idea.
Silvah working for a guillotine from mount but Crowly is in no mood to give up.
Crowly tries to hold on but Silvah pushes him away.
Crowly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silvah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Crowly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvah looking to control but Crowly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hua Silvah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvah looking to secure an arm triangle but Crowly defends it well.
Crowly is working to get back to half guard.
Silvah controlling from mount.
Silvah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silvah controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crowly tries to lock up and control but Silvah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silvah wants to control the pace but Crowly is squirming around nicely.
Silvah looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silvah working for a submission but Crowly is keeping him at bay.
Crowly sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crowly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mister Crowly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowly is in trouble now - Silvah has advanced to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hua Silvah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silvah 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hua Silvah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Muniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinta Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Muniz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rinta Pelle's chin.
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242 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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276 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Muniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rinta Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Rafael Muniz has been cut.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Muniz moves out of range.
Pelle connects with the punch.
BOOM! Pelle lands a beautiful left hook that drops Muniz. Muniz tries to recover but Pelle is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Muniz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinta Pelle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nitro Von Magnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls on Parade. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
267 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nitro Von Magnus!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Magnus.
Maia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Magnus is trying to stand back up but Maia is controlling him
Von Magnus pushes Maia off and gets back to his feet.
Maia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maia dances in with a quick combination. Von Magnus is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Maia snaps Von Magnus's head back. Von Magnus stumbles backwards against the cage. Maia steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Von Magnus's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Von Magnus just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miko Maia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Juranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
225 lbs
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26
249 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marko Flipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luka Juranic!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juranic circles away quickly and effectively.
Juranic clinches.
Juranic lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Flipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Juranic works on Flipovic's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Juranic jumps guard and drags Flipovic to the mat. He's obviously going to 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!
Flipovic won't allow Juranic to sweep him here.
Juranic controlling the position.
Flipovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juranic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flipovic trying to hold on to Juranic's head to control him but Juranic postures up.
Juranic is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juranic seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juranic thows a huge punch but Flipovic dodges it nicely.
Flipovic is trying to stand.
Flipovic is trying to maintain the position but Juranic is very close to passing his half guard.
Flipovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juranic on the ground.
Juranic is pressing down on Flipovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flipovic is holding on for now.
Juranic is trying to work for a kimura but Flipovic is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juranic wants to control but Flipovic is keeping him busy.
Juranic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flipovic is trying to stand up here but Juranic is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juranic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flipovic lands a jab to the nose.
Juranic throws a good cross that connects.
Flipovic throws out a loose jab but Juranic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juranic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juranic lands a nice looking body shot.
Flipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Juranic.
Juranic looks to score with a jab to the body but Flipovic is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juranic clinches.
Juranic digs a right hand into Flipovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flipovic's gas tank.
Juranic controlling the action here for a moment.
Flipovic tries to break the clinch but Juranic is controlling the position.
Flipovic is trying to break free.
Flipovic can't break the clinch.
Juranic has a couple of punches blocked by Flipovic.
Flipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juranic has him pressed against the cage.
Flipovic avoiding damage as Juranic throws knees to the body.
Juranic has Flipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Flipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juranic has Flipovic pressed against the cage.
Juranic landing knees to the head.
Juranic prevents Flipovic from breaking the clinch.
Juranic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flipovic tries to break free but Juranic pushes him back against the cage.
Flipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juranic has him pressed against the cage.
Flipovic is trying to break free.
Flipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juranic has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flipovic moves away from the strike by Juranic.
Juranic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flipovic is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juranic. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Juranic.
Flipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marko Flipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juranic rushes Flipovic and presses him up against the cage.
Flipovic is trying to break the clinch but Juranic has him pressed against the cage.
Juranic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juranic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flipovic's efforts to push away.
Juranic gets underhooks to prevent Flipovic's takedown attempt.
Juranic works on Flipovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Juranic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juranic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flipovic backwards.
Nice body punch from Juranic - that landed with a thud.
Juranic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flipovic.
Flipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Juranic won't allow it.
Flipovic being controlled against the cage.
Juranic tries to score a body lock takedown but Flipovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Juranic won't allow it.
A short right from Juranic.
Juranic gets control of Flipovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Juranic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Juranic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Flipovic doesn't defend quickly enough and Juranic has managed to lock this one up! Can Flipovic escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Juranic on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luka Juranic!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
261 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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27
247 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack LeBalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vlad Krukiov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krukiov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
LeBalls is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBalls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LeBalls looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBalls, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBalls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBalls looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krukiov shoots for a takedown but LeBalls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LeBalls rushes Krukiov and presses him up against the cage.
LeBalls throws an elbow that misses.
LeBalls effectively controlling the action here.
Krukiov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LeBalls walks away with a smile on his face. Krukiov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krukiov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack LeBalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Krukiov.
Krukiov dives in and grabs LeBalls's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBalls pushes down on Krukiov's head and hops out.
LeBalls gets caught flat footed, as Krukiov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LeBalls trying to control the position.
LeBalls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krukiov is one step ahead there.
LeBalls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krukiov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krukiov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeBalls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeBalls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBalls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeBalls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
LeBalls looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krukiov is avoiding damage well.
Krukiov tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
LeBalls connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krukiov some visible discomfort.
LeBalls lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krukiov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of LeBalls.
LeBalls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LeBalls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
LeBalls is trying to ground and pound but Krukiov uses the momentary lack of control by LeBalls to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack LeBalls dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krukiov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBalls but LeBalls pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krukiov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krukiov showed some decent athleticism there.
Krukiov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
LeBalls wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Krukiov.
LeBalls tries to hold on but Krukiov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBalls tries to control the position but Krukiov now has his back.
Krukiov keeps control of the position as LeBalls tries to break free.
Krukiov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
LeBalls preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krukiov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LeBalls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
LeBalls is trying to maintain the position but Krukiov is very close to passing his half guard.
LeBalls keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krukiov is thwarting LeBalls's attempts to control the position.
LeBalls is trying is best to control the position here.
LeBalls is looking for a sweep. Krukiov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeBalls wants to control but Krukiov is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LeBalls is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBalls shoots in and bounces Krukiov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krukiov keeping full guard, as LeBalls tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeBalls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeBalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack LeBalls will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
LeBalls shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LeBalls was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LeBalls landing strikes, looking to finish!
LeBalls throwing strikes but Krukiov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Krukiov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack LeBalls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeBalls is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krukiov is just riding it out for now. LeBalls eventually gives up the hold.
LeBalls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krukiov is refusing to be controlled, as LeBalls sits in half guard.
LeBalls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krukiov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
LeBalls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krukiov is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krukiov tries for a takedown but LeBalls circles away easily
and LeBalls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBalls tries to close the distance and clinch but Krukiov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBalls moves into the clinch successfully.
LeBalls tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krukiov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LeBalls lands an elbow that stopped Krukiov in his tracks for a moment.
LeBalls works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LeBalls trying to land knees to the body.
LeBalls misses with an elbow over the top.
Krukiov takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeBalls tries to land knees in the clinch but Krukiov avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for LeBalls.
Krukiov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBalls with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeBalls tries to land knees in the clinch but Krukiov avoids the damage to the body.
LeBalls'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.
Krukiov dodges an elbow strike from LeBalls.
LeBalls tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krukiov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LeBalls is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krukiov is defending well for now.
LeBalls gets through Krukiov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krukiov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LeBalls throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeBalls stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
LeBalls trying to stall but Krukiov improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from LeBalls.
Krukiov avoiding damage as LeBalls throws knees to the body.
LeBalls is struggling to control the position.
LeBalls missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LeBalls lands a damaging elbow.
Jack LeBalls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBalls pressing his opponent against the cage.
Krukiov jumps guard but LeBalls stands there with Krukiov around his waist. Krukiov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krukiov tries to pull guard but LeBalls holds him up against the cage and eventually Krukiov drops back down to his feet.
Vlad Krukiov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack LeBalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Krukiov.
LeBalls tries to land knees in the clinch but Krukiov avoids the damage to the body.
LeBalls is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Krukiov managing to block the knees to the body from LeBalls.
LeBalls looking to throw knees to the head but Krukiov is blocking nicely.
LeBalls tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krukiov avoids it.
LeBalls is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack LeBalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeBalls 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack LeBalls!
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