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WB30: Sotiropoulos vs Corcoran PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Mash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mash kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is North Dakota State Fight Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Humberto Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Falcao misses.
Falcao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Falcao looks for a takedown but Mash sprawls well.
A jab from Falcao misses.
Nice uppercut there from Mash.
Falcao dives in and grabs Mash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mash pushes down on Falcao's head and hops out.
Falcao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mash.
Mash lands a nice shot that snaps Falcao's head back.
Nice shot by Mash.
Mash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Falcao.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falcao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mash catches Falcao napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Falcao to the canvas!
Falcao is rocked!
Mash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Falcao is still in real trouble! Can Mash finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcao seems to have recovered his senses.
Falcao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falcao is keeping the position for now.
Mash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mash is in close to Falcao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Falcao 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.
Mash throws a big right hand that misses.
Mash working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falcao's head.
Mash is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcao has wrist control.
Mash stands up over Falcao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mash won't allow Falcao to sweep him here.
Mash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mash connects with a couple of short punches.
Mash cracks Falcao with a solid left hand.
Falcao has momentary wrist control but Mash slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mash won't allow Falcao to sweep him here.
Mash 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.
Mash tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcao is retaining full guard.
Mash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mash advances position into side control!
Falcao looks gassed!
Mash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Falcao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Falcao is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Mash's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Falcao is looking to reverse the position.
Mash is putting a hurting on Falcao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mash is chipping away with strikes.
Falcao being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mash scoring with punches from side control.
Mash works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mash scores with punches from side control.
Mash trying to control the position but Falcao is working away.
Mash lands a nice forearm strike.
Falcao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mash off and has taken his back!
Mash wants to control his opponent's hands but Falcao gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Mash right now.
Falcao is hanging on to Mash's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mash tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mash working to try and regain half guard.
Falcao wants to control the pace but Mash is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mash is desperately trying to improve his position but Falcao has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mash dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mash misses with a hook.
A jab from Mash misses.
Mash throws out a loose jab but Falcao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mash takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Mash misses its intended target.
Falcao blocks a jab.
Steve Mash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mash jabs Falcao right on the nose. Falcao blinks but takes it well.
Mash misses with a double jab
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Mash looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
Mash's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mash duly obliges.
Mash takes one on the button.
Falcao thows a body shot but no joy.
Falcao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcao takes a swing at Mash's ribcage but misses.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Mash both land. Nice combination.
Falcao is breathing heavily.
Mash looks for the body kick but Falcao saw that one coming.
A left lands for Mash.
A big left from Mash misses.
Mash is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mash connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Mash avoids them all with ease.
Mash misses with a low kick.
Falcao swings for the body but Mash moves out of range.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Mash is just out of range.
Mash works Falcao's body with a nice hook.
Falcao dodges the punch combination from Mash.
A slow jab from Mash misses its intended target.
Mash throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falcao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcao ducks right into an uppercut from Mash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mash lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mash scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mash throws a monster overhand right that drops Falcao! Mash follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Mash!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caio Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes to the cage accompanied by Blink 182 - Dammit. Carvalho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sexy Chick. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida gets a clinch.
Almeida lands a good knee to the midsection. Carvalho won't want to take too many of those.
Almeida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Almeida lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Gustavo Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Almeida walks away with a smile on his face. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carvalho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carvalho throwing shots but Almeida is blocking nicely.
Almeida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Almeida tries to clinch up but Carvalho circles away and keeps his distance.
Carvalho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carvalho somewhat.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Almeida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carvalho is defending well for now.
Almeida jumps guard and drags Carvalho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Almeida pushes Carvalho off and gets back to his feet.
Almeida wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Almeida wants to clinch.
Almeida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Almeida showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Almeida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Almeida there.
Carvalho wants to control but Almeida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvalho looks gassed!
Almeida is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but Carvalho defending well.
Almeida is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almeida to get the leverage.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeida defends well.
Almeida wants to stand but Carvalho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Almeida 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.
Carvalho can't keep his opponent in guard - Almeida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Almeida is thwarting Carvalho's attempts to control the position.
Almeida is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Almeida lands a heavy elbow.
Almeida landing shots from mount.
Carvalho is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho tries to improve his position but Almeida has taken his back! Almeida has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Carvalho tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Almeida pushes Carvalho away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Almeida!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Correa comes to the cage accompanied by Paranoid. Romulo Correa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romulo Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Duran!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa misses with a takedown attempt - Duran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duran throws a leg kick but Correa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Correa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duran takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Correa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Correa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Correa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Correa, into his guard.
Duran wanted to stand there but Correa had control of the position.
Correa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duran has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Correa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duran is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Correa pulls down on the head and he's put Duran to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Romulo Correa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Charuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charuto comes to the cage accompanied by Sergio Mendes - Joga Bontio. Alan Charuto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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KO power |
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Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Charuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Souza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Charuto.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Charuto is out of range.
Souza misses with a hook. Charuto ducked under it nicely.
Charuto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Charuto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
A combination from Charuto does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Souza.
It looks like Alan Charuto has been cut.
Charuto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charuto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Souza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Charuto is controlling him.
Charuto passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charuto is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Charuto.
Souza tries to roll over but Charuto keeps him under control.
Charuto is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charuto seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Souza pushes Charuto off looking to stand but Charuto dives back in and keeps control.
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Charuto wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charuto looking to control.
Souza wants to get up but he can't break Charuto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Charuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
Charuto is breathing heavily.
Charuto is working an open guard so Souza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Charuto scores with a four punch combination!
Charuto misses with a hook. Souza ducked under it nicely.
Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charuto counters with a nice body shot.
Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charuto lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Charuto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charuto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza walks into a straight right hand from Charuto.
Charuto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Charuto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Charuto shoots in but no luck this time.
Souza tries to bum rush Charuto with a series of wild strikes but Charuto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charuto misses with a two punch combination.
Souza ducks right into an uppercut from Charuto.
Souza throws a hook but Charuto blocks it.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charuto counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Charuto to acknowledge the strikes.
Charuto lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
Charuto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charuto won't allow Souza to get back to his feet.
Charuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charuto has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Charuto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Charuto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Souza instigates a clinch.
Charuto is working for takedown but Souza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charuto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Charuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Alex Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charuto slips under a jab from Souza.
Charuto shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Charuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charuto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charuto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Charuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Souza tries to sprawl out of it but Charuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Souza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charuto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Charuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza with a nice cross.
Souza thuds a left hand into Charuto's body.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charuto counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alan Charuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Charuto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Charuto throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Charuto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charuto misses with a takedown
and Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charuto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza throws a series of punches but Charuto moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charuto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charuto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Charuto counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Charuto to acknowledge the strikes.
Charuto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charuto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charuto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souza counters with a three punch combo that has Charuto backing up. Charuto nods at Souza to acknowledge the strikes.
Charuto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Souza scores with a three punch combo!
Charuto moves away from the strike by Souza.
Souza misses with a hook.
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.
Charuto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charuto misses with a double jab.
Souza swings for the body but Charuto moves out of range.
Charuto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
No joy there for Charuto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charuto throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Souza misses
and Charuto counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charuto throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Souza jabs Charuto right on the nose. Charuto blinks but takes it well.
Charuto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alan Charuto's cut.
That's time! Charuto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the body from Souza misses
and Charuto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Charuto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Charuto jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Souza misses with a double jab.
Charuto slips a jab from Souza.
A big left from Souza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charuto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Charuto duly obliges.
Charuto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Souza. Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Charuto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Charuto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Charuto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Charuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Charuto both land. Nice combination.
Souza throws out a loose jab but Charuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charuto throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Charuto scores with a hook.
Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Charuto.
No luck for Charuto with that takedown attempt.
Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charuto misses with a few strikes there.
Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alan Charuto is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza misses the body punch
and Charuto counters with a left to the body.
Charuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Charuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Charuto fails to land with a series of punches.
Souza throws a combination that misses
enabling Charuto to counter with a crisp jab.
Charuto misses with a combination
and Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charuto misses with the combination.
Souza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Charuto defending well as Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Souza throws a hook but Charuto blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Charuto.
Charuto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Charuto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charuto counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Souza. Charuto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Charuto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Charuto moves away and avoids it.
Souza lands with a nice combination. Charuto backs away looking to recover.
Charuto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Souza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charuto lands with a nice combination. Souza backs away looking to recover.
Charuto ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Charuto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charuto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Souza won't be happy with that.
Souza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Souza is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Charuto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Charuto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Charuto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.
It looks like Jamal Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawrence swivels and escapes.
Albert Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez shoots in and drives through. Lawrence sprawls well.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hernandez.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Lawrence.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lawrence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Lawrence leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Albert Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence lands with a big left! Hernandez is wobbled badly! Lawrence comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hernandez to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Albert Lawrence!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Sebek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Crudele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bushido Sebek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Crudele!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crudele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crudele tries a head kick but it misses.
Crudele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Bushido Sebek has been cut.
Crudele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crudele throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crudele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crudele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crudele blocks the body kick.
Crudele motions for Sebek to come forward. Crudele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crudele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crudele throws a head kick but Sebek moves out of range.
Crudele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sebek is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Crudele misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Crudele.
Crudele scores with a head kick.
Sebek avoids the head kick by Crudele.
Crudele forces Sebek back against the cage and clinches.
Crudele lands a damaging elbow.
Crudele breaks from the clinch.
Crudele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crudele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crudele drops Sebek with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sebek looks back up at him and smiles so Crudele waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Antonio Crudele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crudele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sebek is rocked!
Sebek drops his hands momentarily and Crudele needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sebek just on the top of the head. Sebek drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sebek - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Crudele!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Linus Cromwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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225 lbs
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26
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Linus Cromwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve West!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
West gets a clinch.
Cromwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Linus Cromwell has been cut.
West is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cromwell goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. West obliges.
Cromwell takes a shot to the head.
West gets underhooks to prevent Cromwell's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linus Cromwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cromwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. West is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cromwell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cromwell is breathing heavily.
Cromwell has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cromwell can't get the takedown.
West landing knees to the body.
West stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
West lands an elbow inside that Cromwell shrugs off.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West leaning his opponent against the cage.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
West with a knee to the head.
Cromwell is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for West.
West leaning his opponent against the cage.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Cromwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cromwell backwards.
Cromwell seems to have got his legs back now.
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cromwell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
West lands a knee to the head.
West slowing the pace effectively.
West landing knees to the body.
West stalling against the cage.
West with a knee to the head.
West taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
West connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Cromwell badly! Cromwell tumbles to the floor and West stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve West!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Abdias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuma Yoshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshiro has chosen Girugamesh - Arrow as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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209 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Lucio Abdias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Yoshiro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdias closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshiro, looking for a takedown. Abdias pushes Yoshiro against the cage but Yoshiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Abdias moves out of range.
Yoshiro has Abdias up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshiro looking to throw knees to the head but Abdias is blocking nicely.
Abdias tries for a takedown but Yoshiro manages to get underhooks.
Yoshiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abdias tries for a takedown but Yoshiro manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Abdias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshiro is pressed up against the cage. Abdias has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yoshiro down to the mat. Yoshiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abdias shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yoshiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Yoshiro wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdias is working for a kimura but Yoshiro is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdias is pressing down on Yoshiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yoshiro is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdias looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abdias is breathing heavily.
Yoshiro trying to control here.
Yoshiro is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Abdias moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abdias.
Abdias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshiro tries to clinch there but Abdias circles away.
Yoshiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdias, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
Yoshiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch but Abdias is avoiding it.
Yoshiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abdias's head.
Yoshiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshiro wants to clinch.
Yoshiro wants to clinch.
Abdias swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiro.
Abdias shoots in but Yoshiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Abdias is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdias swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiro.
Abdias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up.
Yoshiro has Abdias up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdias takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Lucio Abdias has been cut.
Yoshiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yoshiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Yoshiro.
Yoshiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abdias lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yoshiro misses with a knee strike.
Yoshiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshiro looking to throw knees to the head but Abdias is blocking nicely.
Yoshiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abdias's face.
Yoshiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abdias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yoshiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yoshiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yoshiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Yoshiro.
Yoshiro scores with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yoshiro lands an elbow inside.
Yoshiro landing knees to the head.
Abdias takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yoshiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yoshiro lands an elbow that stopped Abdias in his tracks for a moment.
Yoshiro misses with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yoshiro with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdias blocks it with crossed arms.
Yoshiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abdias's face.
Yoshiro landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Yoshiro.
Yoshiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abdias in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Yoshiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Abdias's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshiro tries to clinch there but Abdias circles away.
Yoshiro leaves Abdias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abdias shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yoshiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yoshiro wants to sweep here but Abdias controlling him for the moment.
Abdias looking to pass the guard.
Yoshiro has his foot on Abdias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdias works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshiro is trying to control the position but Abdias postures up.
Yoshiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdias is controlling him.
Yoshiro keeping full guard, as Abdias tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdias is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshiro is trying to keep Abdias in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yoshiro lands a slapping body shot.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up.
Yoshiro wants to clinch up but Abdias keeps it at a distance.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshiro is looking to clinch.
Yoshiro tries to clinch up but Abdias circles away and keeps his distance.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshiro moves in looking to clinch but Abdias pushes him off.
Yoshiro wants to clinch up but Abdias keeps it at a distance.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Abdias moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshiro tries to clinch but Abdias is having none of it.
Yoshiro wants to clinch up but Abdias keeps it at a distance.
Abdias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshiro tries to clinch there but Abdias circles away.
Yoshiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Yoshiro has Abdias up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abdias lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yoshiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Yoshiro.
Yoshiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yoshiro obliges.
Yoshiro connects with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro misses with a knee strike.
Yoshiro with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kazuma Yoshiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yoshiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abdias in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yoshiro gets underhooks to prevent Abdias's takedown attempt.
Yoshiro lands an elbow inside.
Yoshiro connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Yoshiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Abdias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshiro connects with a knee to the head.
Yoshiro crunches a lovely knee into Abdias's ribcage.
Abdias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoshiro lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdias is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yoshiro to the mat. Yoshiro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yoshiro keeping full guard, as Abdias tries to pass.
Yoshiro wants to stand and escape but Abdias is having none of it.
Yoshiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yoshiro keeping full guard, as Abdias tries to pass.
Abdias wants to get up but he can't break Yoshiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abdias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abdias has Yoshiro in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro wants to stand but Abdias is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yoshiro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Yoshiro stands and steps away. Abdias gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Yoshiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucio Abdias's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yoshiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshiro connects with a right hand. Abdias shakes it off.
Abdias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yoshiro wants to stand up but Abdias is controlling him.
Abdias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshiro trying to control the position.
Yoshiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdias wants to pass the guard but Yoshiro is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshiro dives on top into guard.
Yoshiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yoshiro wants to stand but Abdias is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abdias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshiro wants to stand but Abdias has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Abdias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoshiro has passed into half guard!
Yoshiro is thwarting Abdias's attempts to control the position.
Yoshiro tries to stand and escape but Abdias is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abdias keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshiro has managed to clinch.
Yoshiro lands a knee to the body.
Yoshiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Abdias won't want to take too many of those.
Abdias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yoshiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abdias takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Yoshiro.
Yoshiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Yoshiro.
Yoshiro landing knees to the head.
Abdias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshiro smiles and moves away.
Yoshiro wants to clinch.
Abdias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshiro avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Abdias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdias is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yoshiro's half guard.
Abdias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshiro defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiro wants to control but Abdias is keeping busy.
Lucio Abdias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abdias kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Abdias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshiro defends it well.
Abdias wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdias wants to stand up but Yoshiro has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kazuma Yoshiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lucio Abdias.
I think Yoshiro 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Yoshiro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - . Emerson has chosen Laurent Wolf - No Stress as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Emerson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson misses with the combination.
Emerson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garcia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Emerson dives on top into guard.
Emerson advances to half guard.
Emerson moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Emerson uses it to pass to side control.
Garcia tries to bench press Emerson off him but Emerson keeps the position.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Emerson tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emerson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Emerson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Emerson is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emerson misses with a double jab.
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.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garcia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Emerson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Emerson and Garcia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Emerson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!
Emerson working for a choke but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia turns into Emerson and is now in his guard.
Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emerson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emerson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emerson!
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 Boris Garcia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emerson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia.
Emerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Emerson.
Emerson with a jab.
Emerson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia shoots in but Emerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emerson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Emerson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Emerson looking for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Emerson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Garcia is trying to reverse the position but instead Emerson has taken his back - oops!
Garcia showing good submission defense here.
Emerson is breathing heavily.
Garcia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Emerson is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Emerson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emerson is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Emerson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia tries to roll over but Emerson keeps him under control.
Emerson is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Emerson 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Emerson throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Emerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Emerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Emerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Emerson is defending well.
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emerson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emerson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Emerson in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emerson defends it easily.
Garcia working for submissions but it's allowed Emerson to get to half guard.
Emerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emerson to get the leverage.
Garcia is pressing down on Emerson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia working for a triangle but Emerson defends it easily.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emerson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emerson has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emerson passes into half guard.
Emerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emerson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Emerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Corcoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Sotiropoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotiropoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Sotiropoulos.
Corcoran misses with a hook.
Corcoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sotiropoulos throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a series of punches but Sotiropoulos avoids them all with ease.
Corcoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corcoran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sotiropoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corcoran misses with a two punch combination.
Corcoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sotiropoulos moves away.
Corcoran takes one on the button.
Sotiropoulos misses with a wild combination.
Sotiropoulos jabs at Corcoran's body.
Corcoran scores with a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sotiropoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran looks to land a combination but Sotiropoulos avoids it well.
Sotiropoulos slips a jab from Corcoran.
Sotiropoulos looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Corcoran.
Sotiropoulos misses with a looping right.
Sotiropoulos misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
Sotiropoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
Corcoran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Corcoran cracks Sotiropoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corcoran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sotiropoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Sotiropoulos slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Corcoran misses with a two punch combination.
Corcoran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corcoran swinging wildly here.
James Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corcoran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sotiropoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Corcoran misses with a body punch
and Corcoran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran is still on wobbly legs! Can Sotiropoulos finish him?
Sotiropoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran seems to have recovered his senses.
Corcoran misses with a straight right.
Sotiropoulos misses with a looping left.
A combination from Corcoran does no damage.
Corcoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corcoran slips under a jab.
Sotiropoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corcoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corcoran scores with a three punch combo!
Corcoran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sotiropoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corcoran throws out a loose jab but Sotiropoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sotiropoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Corcoran does it's job there.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran misses with a hook to the body
letting Sotiropoulos counter with a right hand.
Sotiropoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corcoran.
Sotiropoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corcoran.
Sotiropoulos moves away from the strike by Corcoran.
Corcoran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corcoran throws a lazy right hand but Sotiropoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corcoran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sotiropoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sotiropoulos misses with a straight right.
Sotiropoulos throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Sotiropoulos misses with a straight right.
Sotiropoulos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corcoran throws a right hand that Sotiropoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Sotiropoulos also avoids with ease.
Corcoran scores with a one two! Sotiropoulos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Corcoran lands with a nice combination. Sotiropoulos backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corcoran. Sotiropoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran misses with a combination
and Sotiropoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corcoran.
A slow jab from Corcoran misses its intended target.
Sotiropoulos slips a jab from Corcoran.
Corcoran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corcoran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sotiropoulos.
Corcoran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there.
Sotiropoulos misses with a hook. Corcoran ducked under it nicely.
Sotiropoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Sotiropoulos saw that one coming.
Corcoran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sotiropoulos throws out a loose jab but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Corcoran does no damage.
Corcoran thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Sotiropoulos 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.
Sotiropoulos scores with a nice strike.
Sotiropoulos walks into a straight right hand from Corcoran.
Sotiropoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sotiropoulos.
Corcoran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sotiropoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Sotiropoulos avoids the body shot from Corcoran.
Sotiropoulos lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Corcoran falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sotiropoulos dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Sotiropoulos!
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