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BEF 14 - Sanchez vs Hendrics 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 Roy Niga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Niga will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 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 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Niga!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Niga enables Varner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Niga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Niga wants to sweep here but Varner controlling him for the moment.
Varner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Niga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Niga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varner is one step ahead there.
Varner passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Niga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Niga is trying to maintain the position but Varner is very close to passing his half guard.
Varner tries to pass to full mount but Niga defends it.
Varner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Niga is trying to maintain the position but Varner is very close to passing his half guard.
Varner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Varner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Varner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Varner trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Varner is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Varner there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niga wants to get back to full guard.
Varner content to control rather than advance.
Niga wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Varner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Niga sprawls well initially but Varner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Niga is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Varner lands a nice short elbow.
Varner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Niga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Varner.
Varner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Niga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner not doing much here.
Niga has hold of Varner's hands but Varner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner is working for a kimura here but Niga manages to reverse the position and he's now in Varner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Varner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Niga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Varner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Varner stopping the sweep attempt from Niga.
Varner stays in close to Niga's body and controls the position.
Varner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varner chips away with some ground and pound.
Varner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niga can do to turn this around?
Niga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jamie Varner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Varner controls the pace.
Niga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Varner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Varner is pushing down on Niga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Niga is fighting to maintain full guard but Varner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Varner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Varner trying to pass the guard but Niga defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jamie Varner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Niga sprawls well initially but Varner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Varner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Varner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Niga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Varner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Varner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Varner.
Varner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Varner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Varner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner content to control rather than advance.
Varner working over Niga with some ground and pound. Niga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Niga is staying active underneath Varner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Varner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Niga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niga is breathing heavily.
Varner working Niga over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Varner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Varner controls the position from side control.
Varner trying to control the position but Niga is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Varner working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varner is putting a hurting on Niga here, landing some big shots from side control.
Niga wants to control but Varner postures up.
Niga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Niga has eaten all the pies!
Varner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Niga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Niga taking a bit of punishment here - Varner scoring with strikes.
Niga is rocked!
Niga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Varner cracks Niga with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Varner immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Niga is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Varner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Varner!
After winning the bout, Jamie Varner 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manvel Gamburyan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamburyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamburyan somewhat.
Gamburyan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vargas sprawls well initially but Gamburyan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gamburyan trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Gamburyan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vargas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gamburyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gamburyan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamburyan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gamburyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gamburyan won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Gamburyan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamburyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gamburyan stops Vargas from standing up.
Gamburyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Gamburyan moves out of range.
Gamburyan tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamburyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Gamburyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vargas sprawls and moves away.
Gamburyan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamburyan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gamburyan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vargas's guard.
Gamburyan postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Gamburyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan looking to pass the guard.
Gamburyan looking to sit in guard and control but Vargas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gamburyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there.
Gamburyan pulls Vargas in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manvel Gamburyan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vargas throws a right hand that Gamburyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Gamburyan also avoids with ease.
Gamburyan looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Gamburyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Gamburyan tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
Andre Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vargas is trying to defend but Gamburyan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gamburyan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Vargas is trying to stand back up but Gamburyan is controlling him
Vargas is not content to let Gamburyan control the position.
Gamburyan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamburyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gamburyan thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gamburyan looks to land a strike but Vargas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gamburyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gamburyan slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Gamburyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Gamburyan dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Gamburyan's head and hops out.
Manvel Gamburyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamburyan shoots in but Vargas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andre Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Gamburyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamburyan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamburyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamburyan has a takedown stuffed.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Gamburyan avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Gamburyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gamburyan feinted with a counter takedown.
Gamburyan fails to land the takedown.
Gamburyan closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Gamburyan pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamburyan.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Gamburyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamburyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Gamburyan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas tries to bum rush Gamburyan with a series of wild strikes but Gamburyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamburyan.
Vargas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gamburyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Gamburyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamburyan gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamburyan.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamburyan gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamburyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gamburyan feinted with a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vargas but Vargas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamburyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamburyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamburyan tries for a takedown but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamburyan.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Gamburyan avoids nicely.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gamburyan tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Gamburyan moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vargas!
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Gamburyan backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Gamburyan manages to avoid it all.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vargas as he jumps to the side.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Gamburyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gamburyan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan throwing strikes but Vargas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vargas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gamburyan tries to buck Vargas off but Vargas is having none of it.
A control attempt from Gamburyan but he's now mounted!
Gamburyan can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan tries to hold on but Vargas pushes him away.
Gamburyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Vargas has a good base and remains in mount.
Manvel Gamburyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four 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.
Vargas is looking to stand but Gamburyan has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Vargas prevents Gamburyan from getting the reversal.
Gamburyan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gamburyan wants to improve his position but Vargas is controlling well.
Gamburyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gamburyan tries to get out of the position.
Gamburyan is doing well to control the position and prevent Vargas from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Vargas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vargas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Vargas!
Manvel Gamburyan spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry guys !'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Krosnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
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, Aleksander Krosnov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pettis.
Krosnov ducks under a wild hook from Pettis.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pettis.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Krosnov avoids it well.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Krosnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pettis pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krosnov moves away.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krosnov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pettis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Pettis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krosnov.
Pettis loads up on a big right hand but Krosnov slips the punch.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
Krosnov slips under a jab from Pettis.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krosnov slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pettis pushes him away.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Krosnov avoids it well.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pettis and move into the clinch position.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krosnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettis.
Pettis throws a right hand that Krosnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krosnov also avoids with ease.
Krosnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
Pettis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krosnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pettis pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis dips to his left and cracks Krosnov with an uppercut!
Pettis works Krosnov's body with a nice hook.
Krosnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Krosnov avoids it well.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
Krosnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettis.
Pettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pettis throws an overhand right that lands on Krosnov's shoulder, as Krosnov tries to avoid the shot.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krosnov slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettis. Krosnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pettis and move into the clinch position.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pettis and move into the clinch position.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pettis.
Pettis throws a hook but Krosnov avoids it easily.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Krosnov avoids it well.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Krosnov moves out of range.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettis lands with a nice combination. Krosnov backs away looking to recover.
Krosnov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pettis throws a lazy right hand but Krosnov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis lands a slapping body shot.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettis misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Pettis.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Krosnov avoids it well.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Krosnov avoids nicely.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pettis and move into the clinch position.
Krosnov slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pettis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Krosnov avoids it well.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pettis and move into the clinch position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Krosnov 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.
Pettis missing with a left hand there. Krosnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pettis pushes him away.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Krosnov slips under a jab from Pettis.
Krosnov tries to counter with a clinch but Pettis shakes him off and moves away.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pettis throws a jab when Krosnov was well out of range.
Krosnov dodges the punch combination from Pettis.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krosnov slips a straight right by Pettis.
Pettis throws a right hand that Krosnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krosnov also avoids with ease.
Krosnov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pettis swinging wildly here.
Krosnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettis.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
Pettis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krosnov staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krosnov slips a straight right by Pettis.
Krosnov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pettis misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krosnov tries to counter with a clinch but Pettis shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Krosnov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pettis has got the better of the exchanges.
Pettis looks to throw the jab but Krosnov is out of range.
Pettis sets himself, and Krosnov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pettis avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Krosnov walks into a straight right hand from Pettis.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pettis pushes him away.
Krosnov slips under a jab from Pettis.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pettis misses with a series of wild punches.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pettis.
Krosnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pettis.
Pettis misses with a straight left.
Pettis throws the left hand but Krosnov avoids the punch easily.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pettis pushes him away.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pettis and move into the clinch position.
Pettis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krosnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krosnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pettis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis looks to land a left hand but Krosnov moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
Pettis misses with a wild combination.
Krosnov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pettis misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a body punch but Krosnov moves out of range.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettis misses with an uppercut. Krosnov saw that one coming.
Krosnov wants to counter the offense by Pettis and move into the clinch position.
Krosnov avoids the body shot from Pettis.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pettis.
Pettis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krosnov.
Pettis throws a jab when Krosnov was well out of range.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pettis pushes him away.
Pettis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Krosnov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Krosnov tries to counter with a clinch but Pettis shakes him off and moves away.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Krosnov tries to counter with a clinch but Pettis shakes him off and moves away.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krosnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pettis.
Krosnov moves away from the strike by Pettis.
Krosnov wants to counter with a clinch but Pettis pushes him away.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Aleksander Krosnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Pettis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
Krosnov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
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 Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter James has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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153 lbs
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130 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
3 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Silva to the ground! James dives into full mount looking to finish!
Silva is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James controlling from the full mount.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James controlling the pace for now.
James thowing shots but they're missing.
James controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
James thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James landing punches.
Silva looks winded!
James controlling his opponent.
James working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
James get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter James dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
James misses with a head kick.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
James throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Silva stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. James follows into mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
James putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
James controlling the pace for now.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Silva is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Silva flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. James anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Silva and secures both hooks! This could be bad! James slips an arm under Silva chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. James has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. James is squeezing on Silva like an anaconda would it's prey. Silva fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter James!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 1 - 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Weidman circles away.
Pearson drives through and clinches with Weidman against the cage.
Weidman decides to pull guard.
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Weidman, not yet.
Weidman has Pearson pulled in close to control his posture.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weidman on the ground.
Pearson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weidman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weidman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weidman looking for a sweep. Not yet Weidman, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman is pulling down on Pearson's head to control his posture.
Pearson throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pearson misses with a wild combination.
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weidman pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weidman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 trying to mount his opponent but Pearson defends it.
Weidman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pearson is in trouble now - Weidman has advanced to mount!
Weidman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Weidman avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is trying to escape the mount.
Weidman controlling the pace for now.
Weidman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pearson wants to control but Weidman is having none of it.
Pearson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weidman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pearson tries to control Weidman's body but Weidman pushes him off. Pearson squirms to his side and now Weidman has his back!
Good control from Weidman.
Let's hope that Weidman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Weidman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Weidman wants to counter with a clinch but Pearson pushes him away.
Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weidman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weidman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pearson.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pearson scores with a three punch combo!
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Weidman wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weidman wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
Pearson has Weidman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman slowing the pace effectively.
Weidman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Weidman is pushing down on Pearson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pearson is fighting to maintain full guard but Weidman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Weidman wants to take a breather but Pearson is having none of it.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Weidman uses his free foot to push down on Pearson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pearson.
Pearson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Weidman has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Weidman.
Will Weidman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Weidman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Weidman controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pearson is trying to get back to his feet but Weidman has full control of the position and if anything, Pearson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pearson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pearson is in bad spot here.
Weidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weidman biding his time, controlling Pearson.
Weidman is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Weidman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pearson tries to clinch up but Weidman circles away and keeps his distance.
James Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Pearson tests Weidman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pearson punishes Weidman's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Weidman is avoiding it.
Weidman keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Weidman circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weidman wants to counter with a clinch but Pearson pushes him away.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
James Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Weidman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
Weidman keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weidman wants to counter with a clinch but Pearson pushes him away.
James Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson tries to clinch but Weidman is having none of it.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Weidman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weidman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Weidman is avoiding it.
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Weidman in a clinch.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weidman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson feints a jab promting Weidman to slip. Pearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weidman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to clinch but Weidman moves out of range.
Weidman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson lands with a nice combination. Weidman backs away looking to recover.
Pearson tries to clinch but Weidman moves out of range.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Weidman keeps it at a distance.
Weidman wants to counter the offense by Pearson and move into the clinch position.
Pearson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weidman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pearson.
Weidman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Weidman is avoiding it.
Weidman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weidman tries to counter with a clinch but Pearson shakes him off and moves away.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weidman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson wants to break free but Weidman has control.
Pearson lands a left hand.
James Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Weidman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson tries to stall but Weidman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weidman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Weidman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Adur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marcel Adur has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcel Adur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Miranda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Rodrigo Miranda has been cut.
Miranda drives through and clinches with Adur against the cage.
Miranda has Adur pressed against the cage.
Adur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adur wants to break free but Miranda has control.
A frustrated look appears on Adur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adur can't break the clinch.
Adur prevents a body shot from Miranda.
Miranda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda struggles to land a body shot inside as Adur controls his hands.
Miranda breaks from the clinch.
Miranda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Adur! Miranda is backing up but he can't get away as Adur lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Miranda and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcel Adur!
Marcel Adur 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Dillashaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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152 lbs
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147 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillashaw misses the shot to the body.
Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dillashaw controlling the position for now.
Dillashaw has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Santos is on him like a limpet, forcing Dillashaw back against the cage.
Dillashaw tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dillashaw.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillashaw closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Dillashaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillashaw, which made it look bad.
Dillashaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dillashaw keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Dillashaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillashaw is retaining full guard.
Santos trying to control but Dillashaw is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos is posturing up here but Dillashaw has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Santos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Santos has to tap! Slick submission there by Dillashaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Dillashaw!
Kyle Dillashaw is the new lightweight champion!
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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. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
28 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Game Time Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordechai Marx!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marx has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marx jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Marx connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Game Time Jones has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Marx.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marx sprawls and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marx!
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marx!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marx is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Marx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx manages to get back to half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marx on the ground.
Marx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marx 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.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Marx looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Marx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Marx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Marx from standing up.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marx controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Marx throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Marx.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Marx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marx has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Marx controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marx punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Marx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Marx avoids it well and moves away.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marx lands the left hand.
Game Time Jones's cut is getting worse.
Good shot there by Marx.
Marx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marx misses the shot to the body.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marx is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marx closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Marx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marx 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordechai Marx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marx thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marx manages to get to full guard.
Marx is trying to keep Jones in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Marx.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Marx's guard and throws a big left but Marx blocks it.
Marx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Marx looking to control.
Marx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Marx has wrist control.
Marx looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Marx pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marx quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones misses with a head shot. Marx uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marx working a defensive guard here.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marx keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Marx 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.
Marx pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marx is aware though and is defending well.
Marx trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Marx preventing the sweep.
Marx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marx tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marx has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is pressing down on Marx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marx postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones 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.
Marx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mordechai Marx will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marx swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marx misses with a double jab.
Jones slips under a jab.
A head kick by Marx misses
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marx pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Marx sits in half guard.
Marx is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marx to get the leverage.
Jones tries to roll over but Marx keeps him under control.
Marx decides to stand and escape the position.
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.
Marx scores with a leg kick.
Marx connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marx lands a jab to the nose.
Marx lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marx.
Marx scores with a punch to the head.
Game Time Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marx looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mordechai Marx has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marx gets back to full guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Marx working a defensive guard here.
Marx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Marx has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marx prevents Jones from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx passes to full mount!
Marx is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Marx looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Marx with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordechai Marx really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marx throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marx misses with a looping right.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones is rocked!
Crack! Marx connects with the perfect overhand right and Jones falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Marx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mordechai Marx!
Mordechai Marx is the new heavyweight champion!
Mordechai Marx 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between James Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Graice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
153 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
0 - 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
6 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Graice!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graice tries a head kick but it misses.
Morales has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Morales darts in and clinches Graice up against the cage.
Graice fails to pull guard.
Graice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graice looking for a takedown.
James Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Graice.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Graice being controlled against the cage.
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Morales.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Graice's face.
Graice can't break the clinch.
Morales connects with a knee to the head.
Morales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Graice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Morales unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graice is trying to drag Morales to the mat but Morales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Graice taking a breather.
Morales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Graice up against the cage.
Morales gets through Graice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Graice looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Graice letting Morales take a breather here.
Morales leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Morales stalls.
Morales lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Royce Graice has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands a good knee to the midsection. Graice won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Morales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Graice's face.
A knee to the head by Morales.
Morales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Morales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graice tries to pull guard but Morales holds him up against the cage and eventually Graice drops back down to his feet.
Morales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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 Royce Graice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graice is looking to control Morales's arms but Morales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graice has his back to the cage.
Graice letting Morales take a breather here.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morales obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Morales.
James Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graice is rocked!
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Graice is still on wobbly legs! Can Morales finish him?
Graice is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morales unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Graice! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Morales is unloading with more strikes now! Graice drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Morales!
James Morales retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, James Morales 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 Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendrics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid - Eminen. The key to victory for Diego Sanchez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
142 lbs
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 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
10 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Hendrics!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Hendrics off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hendrics is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control but Hendrics is working from the bottom.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hendrics keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrics is controlling Sanchez's posture.
Hendrics is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanchez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hendrics is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendrics is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Hendrics is a slippery customer.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Hendrics defends it.
Hendrics is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrics has given up his back. Will we see Sanchez going for some submissions?
A lull in the action here.
Sanchez working for a choke but Hendrics is defending well.
Hendrics trying to control the position but Sanchez manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four 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.
Hendrics is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sanchez gets his way!
Sanchez is persistently looking for the submission but Hendrics is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
Hendrics gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Hendrics to control.
Sanchez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hendrics is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hendrics and Sanchez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrics tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sanchez easily slips into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrics looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hendrics turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Hendrics advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrics is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Hendrics sits in half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Diego Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendrics controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Hendrics sits in half guard.
Sanchez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Hendrics gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hendrics really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hendrics controlling from the full mount.
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.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Hendrics postures up.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johny Hendrics will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hendrics was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hendrics trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrics can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrics managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrics wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Hendrics is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hendrics manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Hendrics's guard.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez trying to control but Hendrics is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hendrics's guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hendrics keeps moving.
Hendrics seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrics keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrics is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendrics looking to control.
Sanchez wants to stand but Hendrics is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hendrics tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Hendrics's guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez trying to control but Hendrics is working from the bottom.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendrics's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendrics desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into Hendrics's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrics pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Hendrics's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to control but Hendrics is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendrics is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendrics has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hendrics controls the pace.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendrics passes into half guard.
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.
Hendrics is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Hendrics controlling the pace.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendrics pulls his head out easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hendrics struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hendrics knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hendrics struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez had his way with Johny Hendrics in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hendrics manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendrics swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendrics wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hendrics pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hendrics is keeping the position.
Hendrics keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Hendrics has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hendrics tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Hendrics's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrics is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendrics is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendrics has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Hendrics controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrics controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hendrics passes into half guard.
Hendrics is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Hendrics avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez looking to control.
Johny Hendrics has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendrics wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:44
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:43
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Diego Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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