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BEF 13 - Sanchez vs Adur PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Varner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamie Varner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varner feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Varner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Varner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Varner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Varner is controlling him.
Varner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner throws a big elbow that misses.
Varner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Varner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Varner is controlling him.
Varner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Varner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Varner won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Silva looks winded!
Varner forces his way into half guard.
Silva has hold of Varner's hands but Varner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Varner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Varner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Varner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Varner.
Varner lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Varner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Varner.
Varner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Varner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Varner tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner chips away with some ground and pound.
Varner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varner throws a big elbow that misses.
Varner slips nicely into half guard.
Varner tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Varner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Varner works his way into side control.
Varner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Varner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Varner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Varner controls the position.
Varner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Varner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Varner.
Varner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Varner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Silva trying to remain calm as Varner controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varner is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Varner controls the position.
Varner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva trying to remain calm as Varner controls from the top position.
Varner lands an elbow.
Jamie Varner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Varner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Silva is rocked!
Varner slows the pace down.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Varner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Varner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Varner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Varner just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Varner.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Varner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Varner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Varner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Varner scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner controlling from the top position.
Varner with a nice head shot there.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Varner finish him?
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Varner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Varner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Varner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varner pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Varner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Varner passes to full mount!
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Varner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Varner lands a big elbow.
Varner working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varner working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Varner lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Varner postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Silva out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Varner goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamie Varner!
A relieved looking Jamie Varner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Niga (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manvel Gamburyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Niga!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamburyan dives in and scores a takedown into Niga's guard.
Gamburyan passes into half guard.
Gamburyan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gamburyan moves into full mount! Niga won't be happy about that!
Niga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gamburyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gamburyan lands with some strikes.
Niga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niga takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Niga takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gamburyan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Gamburyan with shots to the head and body - Niga looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niga wants to hold on but Gamburyan pushes him away.
Gamburyan landing strikes from the mount and Niga is in trouble!
Niga is rocked!
We've been hearing that Gamburyan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Niga in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Niga is still in real trouble! Can Gamburyan finish him?
Gamburyan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gamburyan cracks Niga with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manvel Gamburyan!
Manvel Gamburyan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andre Vargas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Andre Vargas has been cut.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
James is looking to counter with head kicks.
Whack! James lands a heavy head kick that drops Vargas. The ref tackles James to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vargas was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Peter James!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Galvao's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis moves into range and clinches up with Galvao.
Pettis effectively controlling the action here.
Pettis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galvao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pettis taking a breather.
Pettis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pettis's elbow.
Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Pettis's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis clinches up against the cage.
Galvao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pettis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Galvao's efforts to push away.
Galvao has had enough of the clinch but Pettis keeps him there for the moment.
Pettis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galvao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Galvao tries to land knees in the clinch but Pettis avoids the damage to the body.
Pettis works on Galvao's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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.
Pettis presses Galvao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galvao prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galvao trying to land knees to the body.
Pettis gets through Galvao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galvao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis goes for a takedown attempt but Galvao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pettis pushes Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looking for a takedown.
Galvao tries to circle away but Pettis has him pinned against the cage.
Galvao can't break the clinch.
Galvao takes a shot to the head.
Pettis struggles to land a body shot inside as Galvao controls his hands.
Galvao prevents a takedown attempt there.
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.
Pettis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galvao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
Pettis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Galvao up against the cage.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao tries to stall but Pettis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pettis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pettis lands a nice uppercut.
Galvao tries to circle away but Pettis has him pinned against the cage.
Pettis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galvao trying to land knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Galvao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Galvao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pettis.
Pettis is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao tries to break the clinch but Pettis is controlling the position.
Galvao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pettis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Pettis.
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.
Galvao just leaning against Pettis, taking a breather.
Pettis misses with a punch to the body.
Pettis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pettis has managed to clinch.
Pettis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galvao is pressed up against the cage. Pettis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galvao down to the mat. Galvao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pettis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galvao misses with a punch to the body.
Galvao is trying to break the clinch but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pettis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
Galvao tries to land knees in the clinch but Pettis avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Pettis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pettis.
Pettis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galvao prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galvao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pettis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galvao.
Galvao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony Pettis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettis has double underhooks.
Galvao is looking to control Pettis's arms but Pettis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galvao has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pettis clinches up with Galvao and pushes him back against the cage.
Pettis wants to break free but Galvao has control.
Pettis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galvao is defending well.
Pettis has Galvao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galvao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galvao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pettis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao wants to break free but Pettis has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao stalling in the clinch but Pettis improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis has Galvao pressed against the cage, preventing Galvao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pettis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galvao tries to circle away but Pettis has him pinned against the cage.
Galvao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pettis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galvao backwards.
Pettis is looking for a takedown.
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.
Pettis can't find room to land a body shot as Galvao controls the action.
Pettis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galvao trying to stall but Pettis improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettis.
Pettis leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis pushes Galvao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but Galvao has him pressed against the cage.
Pettis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pettis.
Pettis is trying to drag Galvao to the mat but Galvao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pettis lands a hook that snaps the head of Galvao backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galvao prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvao's elbow.
Pettis just leaning against Galvao, taking a breather.
Pettis digs a right hand underneath Galvao's ribcage. Galvao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galvao wants to get back to striking at distance but Pettis won't allow it.
Pettis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galvao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pettis 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gustavo Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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152 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos feints and as Weidman raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weidman keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weidman has Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Santos is pushing down on Weidman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Weidman is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Weidman keeping hold of Santos's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weidman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos prevents Weidman from getting the reversal.
Weidman keeps trying to improve his position.
Weidman is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Weidman is working to get back to half 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.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos is really struggling to control Weidman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weidman can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weidman is looking to escape.
Weidman is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos trying to control but Weidman is having none of it.
Weidman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santos.
Weidman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Weidman wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Weidman has given up his back here.
Santos looking for the RNC.
Weidman trying to control the hands but Santos breaks the grip.
Weidman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Santos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Weidman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weidman to the mat! Weidman manages to get full guard.
Weidman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos trying to control but Weidman is working from the bottom.
Weidman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weidman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Weidman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos wants to improve his position but Weidman is controlling well.
Weidman uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Weidman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weidman controlling his opponent.
Gustavo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weidman tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weidman can do to turn this around?
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Weidman takes Santos's back.
Santos is keeping busy.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Weidman gets his hands free.
Weidman controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but not successfully.
Weidman looking for the RNC.
Weidman controls the action.
Santos prevents Weidman from getting a body triangle.
Weidman is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Weidman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Weidman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weidman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Weidman can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weidman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weidman is keeping the position for now.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Weidman.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weidman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Weidman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Weidman!
Santos wants to control but Weidman is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weidman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Weidman is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount.
Weidman gets back to full guard.
Weidman wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Santos has taken Weidman's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Weidman has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Santos!
After winning the bout, Gustavo Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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147 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson rushes Dillashaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dillashaw is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pearson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dillashaw to the mat. Dillashaw regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Dillashaw keeps moving.
Pearson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson postures up.
Dillashaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillashaw.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillashaw on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is looking to get back to full guard here but Dillashaw has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Dillashaw keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dillashaw is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dillashaw cracks Pearson with a big elbow.
Dillashaw tries for a kimura but Pearson is defending well.
Dillashaw trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pearson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dillashaw trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
What's Pearson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Dillashaw keeps moving and retains side control.
Dillashaw wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Dillashaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Dillashaw misses with the ground and pound.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson trying to control but Dillashaw flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Pearson tries to escape the position.
Dillashaw is cranking Pearson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Pearson! He's tightened the choke and Pearson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Dillashaw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Lewis looks to move away, Morales throws a big counter combo bu Lewis just gets out of the way.
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
Morales has Lewis pushed against the cage.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is working for takedown but Morales is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Morales is controlling the position.
Morales lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake Lewis has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Lewis working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Morales landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morales gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewis.
James Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Lewis.
Lewis has Morales pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morales manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morales avoiding damage.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales missing with knees to the body.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morales leaning against his opponent.
Morales taking a breather.
Lewis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morales crunches a lovely knee into Lewis's ribcage.
Morales just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morales pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis avoiding damage as Morales throws knees to the body.
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lewis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morales lands a knee to the head.
Morales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morales stalling in the clinch.
Lewis is working for takedown but Morales is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morales prevents it.
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Morales prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morales avoids it really well and circles away.
Morales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Morales sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Lewis.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lewis looking to stall.
Morales keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales stalling the fight.
Morales landing knees to the head.
Morales crunches a lovely knee into Lewis's ribcage.
Morales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lewis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morales lands a knee to the head.
Lewis is looking for a takedown.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morales is defending well for now.
Morales prevents a takedown attempt there.
James Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
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!
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morales pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morales wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morales as he avoids it easily.
Morales rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Lewis is trying to push Morales away but Morales has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis tries to break free but Morales pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Morales manages to get underhooks.
Lewis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Morales crunches a lovely knee into Lewis's ribcage.
Lewis'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.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morales obliges.
Morales is trying to stall.
Lewis tries to stall but Morales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morales controlling the action here for a moment.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
Morales using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Morales is looking to control Lewis's arms but Lewis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Lewis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morales wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Lewis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morales tries to avoid it but Lewis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morales to the ground. Morales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morales throws a quick counter head kick but Lewis was just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morales defends it nicely.
Morales throws a big counter combination but Lewis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
James Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Lewis.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morales sprawls well. Morales wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morales as he jumps to the side.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Morales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morales seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales stuffs the takedown.
Lewis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMorales.
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis is looking to control Morales's arms but Morales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage.
Morales misses with a knee to the head.
Morales gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Morales crunches a lovely knee into Lewis's ribcage.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
Lewis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lewis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morales prevents it.
Morales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Morales.
Morales misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Morales.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales avoiding damage.
Morales wants to stall.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morales scores with a knee to the head.
Morales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lewis up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morales stops a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Morales is controlling the position.
Morales prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
That's four 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.
Lewis looking for a takedown.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Morales missing with knees to the body.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
Morales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morales scores with a knee to the head.
Lewis is rocked!
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Morales finish him?
Morales scores with a knee to the head.
Morales lands a nice knee to the body.
Morales working Lewis over with knees to the body.
Morales has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Lewis - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Morales, and another! Lewis is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). James Morales!
James Morales retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, James Morales, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Game Time Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordechai Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Smooth Operator. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
255 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
27 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Game Time Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordechai Marx!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Marx.
Marx connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Game Time Jones has been cut.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marx thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marx with a jab.
Marx lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marx scores with a body shot.
Marx loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marx connects with a body shot.
Jones 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Marx dodges it nicely.
Marx throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a huge punch but Marx dodges it nicely.
Marx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marx told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Marx is retaining full guard.
Marx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Marx sits in half guard.
Marx in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mordechai Marx!
A victorious Mordechai Marx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Adur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid - Eminen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
142 lbs
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265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcel Adur!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adur, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adur is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adur has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sanchez trying to control but Adur is having none of it.
Sanchez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Adur to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Adur shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adur for as long as he can get away with.
Sanchez has hold of Adur's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adur manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Adur is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adur is one step ahead there.
Adur tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
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.
Adur is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Adur postures up.
Sanchez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Adur should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sanchez has tightened it up now! Adur should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez retains his super heavyweight title!
Diego Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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