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Coyotile 39:McCarthy vs Hanga PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Cortes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Crowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darren Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crowley sprawls well. Crowley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortes gets slowly back to his feet.
Crowley 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.
Crowley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortes controls Crowley momentarily but Crowley frees himself.
Cortes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crowley defends it easily.
Crowley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortes working a defensive guard here.
Crowley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cortes is trying to keep Crowley in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crowley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cortes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crowley is in Cortes's guard.
Crowley tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortes is retaining full guard.
Cortes 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.
Crowley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cortes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley working for a triangle but Cortes defends it easily.
Cortes throwing strikes but missing.
Crowley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortes is controlling him.
Cortes trying to control but Crowley is working from the bottom.
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.
Crowley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cortes.
Cortes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortes trying to control but Crowley is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cortes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Crowley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crowley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cortes quickly recovers to half guard.
Crowley is working for a submission of some sort.
Cortes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cortes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes looking to control.
Cortes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crowley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cortes's body to avoid the submission. Cortes has instead reached around Crowley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cortes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darren Cortes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Cherkasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Nog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikita Cherkasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Nog!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cherkasky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nog misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nog or perhaps it was just good defense by Cherkasky, which made it look bad.
Cherkasky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nog is looking to land body kicks.
Nog moves to clinch but Cherkasky breaks away
and Cherkasky counters with a shoot takedown. Nog fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nog will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherkasky advances position into side control!
Cherkasky scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cherkasky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nog tries to bench press Cherkasky off him but Cherkasky keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherkasky swings around for an armbar but Nog sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cherkasky's guard.
Cherkasky wants to sweep here but Nog controlling him for the moment.
Nog wants to control from the top but Cherkasky keeps moving.
Cherkasky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cherkasky tries to get out of the position.
Nog won't allow Cherkasky to sweep him here.
Cherkasky is looking for a triangle here but Nog uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cherkasky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nog tries to stand but Cherkasky is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nog tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nog in side control, throwing shots but Cherkasky defends.
Nog wants to control but Cherkasky is keeping him busy.
Nog advances to full mount.
Cherkasky bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherkasky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cherkasky manages to get himself to full guard.
Cherkasky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nog wants to pass the guard but Cherkasky is keeping the position.
Nog forces his way into half guard.
Nog prevents Cherkasky from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherkasky is looking for a sweep. Nog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cherkasky tries to kick Nog off but Nog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nog trying to advance position but Cherkasky counters by regaining guard.
Cherkasky keeping moving, preventing Nog from controlling successfully.
Nog slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Nog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cherkasky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cherkasky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nog looking for a sweep. Not yet Nog, not yet.
Cherkasky landing with the ground and pound.
Nog wants to stand but Cherkasky is controlling the position.
Nog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cherkasky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two 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.
Cherkasky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cherkasky cracks Nog with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cherkasky taking a breather here.
Nog is looking for a sweep.
Nog trying to control but Cherkasky flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cherkasky is trying to stick to Nog's back but Nog is turning into Cherkasky. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cherkasky's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nog.
Nog trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cherkasky's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherkasky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nog manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nog trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherkasky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four 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.
Cherkasky 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.
Cherkasky has a closed guard, preventing Nog from standing up.
Cherkasky keeping moving, preventing Nog from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cherkasky's waist but Cherkasky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nog off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nog wants to clinch up but Cherkasky keeps it at a distance.
Nog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cherkasky tries to counter by clinching up but Nog breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Cherkasky dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Nog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cherkasky sprawls well. Cherkasky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nog gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Nog does no damage.
Nog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cherkasky shoots in and bounces Nog off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cherkasky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherkasky looking to pass the guard.
Cherkasky 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherkasky chips away with some ground and pound.
Nog trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherkasky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nog keeping moving, preventing Cherkasky from controlling successfully.
Cherkasky passes Nog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two 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.
Cherkasky winds up and cracks Nog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cherkasky lands with a punch from half guard.
Cherkasky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nog with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cherkasky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cherkasky wants to work for an arm triangle but Nog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nog pushes Cherkasky off looking to stand but Cherkasky dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog tries to get to full guard but Cherkasky has control of the leg.
Cherkasky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cherkasky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nog's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nog stuffs the takedown attempt from Cherkasky. Cherkasky gets slowly back to his feet.
Nog has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cherkasky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nog sprawls well. Nog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cherkasky gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Nog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cherkasky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nog backwards.
Nog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cherkasky gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nog regains guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Cherkasky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cherkasky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikita Cherkasky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Thigpen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Pittsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pittsenbarger's choice of entrance music: Back Stabbers . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Thigpen!
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, Dillon Pittsenbarger!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thigpen misses with a two punch combination.
Thigpen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thigpen dives in for a single leg takedown but Pittsenbarger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pittsenbarger is looking for the big counter here.
Pittsenbarger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thigpen to the ground. Pittsenbarger is now in Thigpen's guard.
Pittsenbarger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thigpen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pittsenbarger on the ground.
Thigpen working a defensive guard but Pittsenbarger manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pittsenbarger lands a few punches from side control.
Thigpen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pittsenbarger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittsenbarger lands some shots froms side control.
Thigpen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pittsenbarger has hold of Thigpen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Thigpen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pittsenbarger cranks the arm and Thigpen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Thigpen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dillon Pittsenbarger!
Dillon Pittsenbarger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Schlemper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saenchai Murbaratchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schlemper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to De Borest. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Schlemper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saenchai Murbaratchon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlemper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schlemper shoots in and drives through. Murbaratchon sprawls well.
Murbaratchon tries to clinch up but Schlemper circles away and keeps his distance.
Schlemper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murbaratchon sprawls well. Murbaratchon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schlemper gets slowly back to his feet.
Murbaratchon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlemper defends well and Murbaratchon ends up having to push Schlemper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlemper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schlemper misses with a takedown attempt
letting Murbaratchon counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Schlemper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlemper keeps the fight on the outside.
Schlemper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murbaratchon.
Schlemper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murbaratchon sprawls and moves away.
Schlemper tries for a takedown but Murbaratchon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schlemper fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murbaratchon shoots in looking for a takedown. Schlemper tries to sprawl out of it but Murbaratchon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schlemper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murbaratchon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlemper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murbaratchon tries to avoid it but Schlemper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murbaratchon to the ground. Murbaratchon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murbaratchon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Murbaratchon. No joy for Schlemper on that attempt.
Schlemper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murbaratchon shoots in but Schlemper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schlemper shoots in for a takedown but Murbaratchon shows good takedown defense.
Schlemper blocks a head kick by Murbaratchon.
Murbaratchon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murbaratchon throws a sloppy head kick and Schlemper moves out of range easily.
Schlemper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murbaratchon defends well and Schlemper ends up having to push Murbaratchon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlemper looks for a takedown but Murbaratchon sprawls well.
Murbaratchon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murbaratchon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murbaratchon pushes Schlemper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schlemper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Murbaratchon.
Murbaratchon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murbaratchon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schlemper shoots in for a double leg but Murbaratchon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murbaratchon unleashes a big counter combination but Schlemper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schlemper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murbaratchon as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murbaratchon has managed to clinch.
Murbaratchon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murbaratchon fails to land the takedown.
Schlemper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murbaratchon's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlemper is pushing down on Murbaratchon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murbaratchon is fighting to maintain full guard but Schlemper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schlemper is trying to control the action in half guard but Murbaratchon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schlemper is working for a kimura but Murbaratchon is defending it quite comfortably.
Schlemper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murbaratchon sees it coming and defends easily.
Schlemper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schlemper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlemper wants to pass to mount but Murbaratchon is defending the position.
Murbaratchon tries to get to full guard but Schlemper has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schlemper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schlemper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murbaratchon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schlemper is looking to take a break and control but Murbaratchon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saenchai Murbaratchon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schlemper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murbaratchon defends well and Schlemper ends up having to push Murbaratchon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murbaratchon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murbaratchon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schlemper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murbaratchon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schlemper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schlemper wants it to stay on the feet.
Murbaratchon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murbaratchon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabricio Schlemper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saenchai Murbaratchon.
Murbaratchon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schlemper.
Murbaratchon moves into the clinch.
Murbaratchon breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murbaratchon has Schlemper up against the cage in a clinch.
Murbaratchon is trying to stall.
Murbaratchon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murbaratchon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schlemper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlemper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murbaratchon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schlemper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murbaratchon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schlemper but great work by Murbaratchon.
Schlemper wants to control but Murbaratchon postures up.
Schlemper is looking for a sweep.
Murbaratchon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schlemper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Murbaratchon trying to control the action but Schlemper is working from the bottom.
Murbaratchon working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murbaratchon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlemper keeps working.
Murbaratchon has control of an arm but Schlemper manages to advance to Murbaratchon's back!
Schlemper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murbaratchon won't enjoy being in this position. Schlemper looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Murbaratchon is tapping - it's over boys! Schlemper picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabricio Schlemper!
Fabricio Schlemper looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Eu já falei sou foda,quem quiser se fuder é so marcar uma luta comigo'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aamu Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Behring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamu Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Behring!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Behring is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Virtanen tries to get to full guard but Behring has control of the leg.
Behring controlling the action here.
Behring wants to free his trapped foot but Virtanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen tries to get to full guard but Behring has control of the leg.
Behring is working for a kimura but Virtanen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behring looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Behring is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Behring wants to pass to mount but Virtanen is defending the position.
That's two 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.
Behring 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.
Behring prevents Virtanen from improving his position.
Behring wants to take a breather but Virtanen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behring passes to side control.
Behring wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Virtanen, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Behring seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Behring advances nicely into full mount.
Behring controlling the position easily from mount.
Behring is working for a guillotine from mount but Virtanen frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is trying to escape the mount.
Behring thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Virtanen gets back to half guard.
Behring wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtanen keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Behring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Behring dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Behring as Virtanen shoots in.
Behring throws a hook to the side of Virtanen's head but Virtanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Behring avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Behring continues to drive forward.
Behring feints the counter takedown.
Virtanen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aamu Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches up with Behring, looking for a takedown. Virtanen pushes Behring against the cage but Behring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Behring moves into the clinch successfully.
Virtanen is trying to drag Behring to the mat but Behring just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Behring gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behring thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Virtanen's head.
Behring is looking for a kimura but Virtanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Behring to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behring is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet.
Behring works his way into side control.
Virtanen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Behring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behring wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtanen keeps working.
Virtanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Behring trying to control the position but Virtanen is working away.
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.
Behring is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Virtanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Virtanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Behring on the ground.
Behring working away.
You can see the frustration on Virtanen's face as Behring controls the position.
Behring is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Virtanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Behring trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is trying to work for a sweep but Behring has mounted him!
Virtanen working to try and regain half guard.
Behring is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Virtanen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Virtanen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Behring anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Virtanen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Behring slips an arm under Virtanen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Behring has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Behring is squeezing on Virtanen like an anaconda would it's prey. Virtanen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Behring!
In defeat, Aamu Virtanen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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170 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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Hanga!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanga shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Hanga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanga with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Adam Hanga has been cut.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Hanga.
Hanga throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCarthy's waist but McCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanga off to one side.
Hanga looks winded!
McCarthy cracks Hanga with an uppercut from hell and Hanga crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of McCarthy's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Hanga is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hanga is still in real trouble! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy pushes down on Hanga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanga wants to get back to his feet.
Hanga seems to have recovered his senses.
McCarthy works his way into full mount!
McCarthy controlling from the full mount.
Hanga defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to control but Hanga wriggling away.
Hanga throwing hammer fists to the chest of McCarthy. What's that going to do exactly?
Hanga is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. McCarthy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hanga is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, David McCarthy, 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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