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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Gouveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gouveia comes to the cage accompanied by Bobby Digital - You Can't Stop Me Now. Gustavo Gouveia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Gouveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todd Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouveia scores with a jab. Hunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunter fails to land the takedown.
Hunter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gouveia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunter has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
Gouveia cracks Hunter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gouveia finish him?
Hunter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gouveia moves into range and clinches up with Hunter.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Gouveia finish him?
Gouveia unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hunter! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gouveia is unloading with more strikes now! Hunter drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Gouveia!
Gustavo Gouveia 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 Dag Daghammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermes Franca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franca has chosen Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train as his entrance music. Dag Daghammar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hermes Franca!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar scores with a shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a swing at Franca's ribcage but misses.
Franca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daghammar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Daghammar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franca 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.
Franca throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar sends Franca crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Daghammar is motioning to the referee to let Franca up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Franca is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franca walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Daghammar! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
After winning the bout, Dag Daghammar 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Almedia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raecius Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jose Almedia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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159 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Almedia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raecius Felix!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix gets a double leg takedown into Almedia's guard.
Almedia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Almedia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almedia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Felix on the ground.
Felix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Almedia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Almedia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Felix is one step ahead there.
Almedia keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix pushes down on Almedia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Almedia wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix trying to pass the guard but Almedia defending well.
Felix is working for a kimura but Almedia is defending it quite comfortably.
Almedia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Felix 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.
Felix advances position into side control!
Almedia holds on to Felix's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almedia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Felix connects with a decent elbow.
Almedia tries to escape but Felix is in control.
Felix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Felix controls the position from side control.
Felix has an Americana. Almedia didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Felix is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Felix hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Raecius Felix!
Raecius Felix very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Carriggian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias comes to the cage accompanied by Jorge Ben - Bebete Văobora. Cliff Carriggian 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cliff Carriggian!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carriggian gets a clinch.
Dias comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carriggian's face.
Carriggian has had enough of the clinch but Dias keeps him there for the moment.
Dias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carriggian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dias lands an elbow inside.
Carriggian can't break the clinch.
Dias scores with a knee to the head.
Carriggian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dias prevents it.
Dias lands an elbow that stopped Carriggian in his tracks for a moment.
Dias tries to work over Carriggian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias lands an elbow inside that Carriggian shrugs off.
Carriggian avoiding damage as Dias throws knees to the body.
Dias throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carriggian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dias lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias connects with a knee to the head.
Carriggian wants to take the fight to the mat but Dias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dias lands an elbow that stopped Carriggian in his tracks for a moment.
Dias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dias missing with knees to the body.
Dias's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Dias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carriggian backwards.
Dias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carriggian blocks it with crossed arms.
Carriggian tries to break the clinch but Dias is controlling the position.
Carriggian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dias.
Carriggian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carriggian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eduardo Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Carriggian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carriggian fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dias obliges.
Dias lands a good knee to the midsection. Carriggian won't want to take too many of those.
Dias lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carriggian looks winded!
Dias misses with a knee strike.
Carriggian is trying to break the clinch but Dias is controlling him.
Carriggian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carriggian managing to block the knees to the body from Dias.
Carriggian tries to circle away but Dias has him pinned against the cage.
Dias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dias lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carriggian's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias slows down the pace here.
Dias leaning against his opponent.
Carriggian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carriggian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Dias.
Carriggian has had enough of the clinch but Dias keeps him there for the moment.
Dias pulls guard.
Dias wants to sweep here but Carriggian controlling him for the moment.
Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carriggian tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carriggian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dias is keeping the position for now.
Carriggian preventing the sweep.
Carriggian chips away with some ground and pound.
Dias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carriggian is one step ahead there.
Carriggian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carriggian manages to get himself to full guard.
Carriggian keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Dias 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.
Dias throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carriggian fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Carriggian misses.
Carriggian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dias can pounce on him.
Dias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dias holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carriggian can do to turn this around?
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carriggian's defenses.
Carriggian blocking some punches.
Dias tries to land knees in the clinch but Carriggian avoids the damage to the body.
Carriggian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dias.
Carriggian pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dias working some strikes from top position.
Dias is looking to work some ground and pound but Carriggian has wrist control.
Dias trying to control but Carriggian is working from the bottom.
Carriggian looking for a sweep. Not yet Carriggian, not yet.
Dias throws an elbow that misses. Carriggian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dias's guard. Nice move by Carriggian!
Carriggian 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias wants to sweep here but Carriggian controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carriggian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carriggian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dias looking for a guillotine here but Carriggian defends easily.
Dias is looking for a triangle here but Carriggian uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dias is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias looks to move to half guard but instead Carriggian has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carriggian wants to control the pace but Dias is squirming around nicely.
Dias slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carriggian wants to take a breather but Dias is having none of it.
Dias is looking for a sweep. Carriggian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias manages to get to full guard.
Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carriggian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carriggian trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carriggian looking to pass the guard.
Dias 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.
Carriggian advances to half guard.
Carriggian 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.
Carriggian seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eduardo Dias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carriggian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dias throws Carriggian to one side and escapes!
Carriggian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carriggian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That kick from Dias tenderised Carriggian's leg. Carriggian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dias throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carriggian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eduardo Dias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dias.
Carriggian preventing the sweep.
Carriggian passes into half guard.
Dias tries to get to full guard but Carriggian has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carriggian is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carriggian to get the leverage.
Dias wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dias working for a triangle but Carriggian defends it easily.
Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dias looking for a guillotine here but Carriggian defends easily.
Carriggian preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carriggian defends it easily.
Carriggian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carriggian trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias wants to improve his position but instead Carriggian has moved into half guard.
Carriggian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dias is looking to control Carriggian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dias avoid being mounted?
Dias actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carriggian prevents Dias from improving his position.
Dias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carriggian is one step ahead there.
Dias looking to control but Carriggian passes into half guard.
Carriggian content to control rather than advance.
Eduardo Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dias is controlling Carriggian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Carriggian passes to side control.
Dias is looking to reverse the position.
Dias isn't going anywhere.
Carriggian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carriggian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias is looking to reverse the position.
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 Eduardo Dias.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dias, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Dias!
A relieved looking Eduardo Dias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Finkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Sheik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Finkler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Finkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Sheik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Sheik misses.
Finkler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finkler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sheik finds it's way round the side to connect with Finkler's head.
Finkler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sheik counters with a series of strikes. Finkler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sheik thuds a left hand into Finkler's body.
Sheik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab, jab by Sheik - just one landing.
A head kick by Sheik misses
and Finkler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finkler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sheik walks away with a smile on his face. Finkler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emerson Sheik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkler slips a jab and a cross from Sheik.
Sheik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkler.
Some wild striking there from Sheik.
Finkler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sheik sprawls and moves away.
Emerson Sheik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheik lands a jab to Finkler's midsection.
Sheik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Finkler moves out of range of the body kick from Sheik.
Finkler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sheik as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheik misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Finkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Sheik - just one landing.
Sheik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheik throws a combination. Finkler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown attempt by Finkler or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheik, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Sheik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sheik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finkler avoids the head kick by Sheik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheik throws a nice looking combination but Finkler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Sheik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finkler fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Sheik.
Nice shot lands for Sheik.
Sheik throws a looping overhand right but Finkler ducks down to avoid it.
Finkler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finkler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheik, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheik is pressed up against the cage. Finkler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sheik down to the mat. Sheik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Finkler dodges the punch combination from Sheik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finkler tries for a takedown but Sheik circles away easily
and Sheik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finkler thinking.
Finkler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sheik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sheik throws a nice looking combination but Finkler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Sheik.
Finkler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sheik throws a nice looking combination but Finkler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Sheik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkler slips a jab and a cross from Sheik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sheik cracks Finkler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finkler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Sheik.
Sheik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finkler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sheik on his heels. He'll look to pass Sheik's guard now, I'm sure.
Sheik is looking to stand up but Finkler isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finkler wants to control from the top but Sheik keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Sheik dominated that round.
That's time! Finkler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sheik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finkler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheik tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finkler circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finkler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sheik pushes Finkler off but Finkler dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkler tries for a kimura but Sheik is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheik is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkler trying to control the position but Sheik is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Finkler.
Finkler taking a breather here.
Sheik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheik is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Finkler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sheik tries to improve position but can't.
Sheik can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Finkler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finkler working the ground and pound.
Sheik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Finkler is pressing down on Sheik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sheik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Finkler goes for a double leg but Sheik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheik continues to drive forward.
Sheik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finkler tries to move into range but Sheik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finkler blocks a head kick by Sheik.
Finkler avoids the head kick by Sheik.
Sheik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheik's corner calls for a 1-2. Sheik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sheik defends well and Finkler ends up having to push Sheik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Finkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheik cracks a nice hook into Finkler's ribs.
Sheik swats away the attempt to clinch by Finkler.
Sheik cracks a nice hook into Finkler's ribs.
Sheik throws a right and a left that Finkler avoids nicely.
Sheik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finkler avoids the head kick by Sheik.
Finkler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finkler dives in and grabs Sheik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheik pushes down on Finkler's head and hops out.
Finkler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sheik misses.
Finkler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sheik sprawls and moves away.
Sheik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finkler wants to clinch up but Sheik keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sheik controlling the action here for a moment.
Sheik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finkler.
Finkler breaks from the clinch.
Sheik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finkler is defended easily by Sheik.
Sheik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Sheik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Finkler avoids the head kick by Sheik.
Finkler blocks a head kick by Sheik.
Some wild striking there from Sheik.
Emerson Sheik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheik misses with a body shot.
Sheik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finkler shoots in and drives through. Sheik sprawls well.
Finkler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheik throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Sheik. Those never looked like landing.
Sheik connects with a single shot there.
Sheik throws a sloppy head kick
and Finkler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sheik's guard.
Sheik scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finkler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Finkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheik throws a head kick that misses.
Finkler clinches.
Finkler has Sheik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sheik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sheik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sheik is trying to push Finkler away but Finkler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sheik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheik lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheik looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkler is just out of range.
Finkler fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheik tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finkler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sheik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finkler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finkler tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheik is retaining full guard.
Finkler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sheik throws out a loose jab but Finkler uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Sheik looks to move away, Finkler throws a big counter combo bu Sheik just gets out of the way.
Sheik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finkler.
Sheik lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Sheik.
Finkler wants to clinch up but Sheik keeps it at a distance.
Finkler closes the distance and clinches up with Sheik, looking for a takedown. Finkler pushes Sheik against the cage but Sheik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Finkler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sheik moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheik swats away the attempt to clinch by Finkler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sheik! But no joy.
Sheik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finkler shoots in for a double leg but Sheik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Sheik misses.
Finkler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emerson Sheik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sheik throws a series of punches but Finkler avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheik throws a push kick but Finkler slaps the foot to one side.
Sheik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sheik. No joy for Finkler on that attempt.
Finkler shoots for a takedown but Sheik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Sheik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finkler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gary Finkler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finkler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheik's waist but Sheik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finkler off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emerson Sheik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sheik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emerson Sheik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Azevedo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome To The Jungle. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Azevedo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azevedo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Azevedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Azevedo with the ground and pound but Gracie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Azevedo steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sapp comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Blob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Sapp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wallace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sapp thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Sapp lunges at Wallace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wallace's hand.
A low kick from Wallace misses
and Sapp counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wallace! Sapp lets Wallace back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Tim Wallace has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapp lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sapp knocks out Wallace with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sapp before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sapp picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blob Sapp!
Blob Sapp 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Allen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allen lands with a straight right. Campos didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Lucas Campos has been cut.
Campos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at A Hero's Journey: MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campos throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
Campos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Campos.
Campos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campos scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Campos's head back.
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Allen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Campos just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Campos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Campos misses with a few strikes there.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Campos misses with a hook
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campos doesn't seem bothered though.
Campos is breathing heavily.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Campos walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lands with a nice body punch.
Allen with a jab.
Allen scores with a jab. Campos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Campos's ribs.
Allen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Campos is rocked!
Lucas Campos's cut is getting worse.
Campos throws a lazy head kick
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Campos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen digs a good body shot into Campos's ribs.
Campos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Allen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Campos! Allen lets Campos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Allen lands a brutal uppercut that launches Campos off his feet! Campos tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parker Allen!
A very excited looking Parker Allen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diederik Boschman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boschman comes to the cage accompanied by Alone In A Crowd - When Tigers Fight. Sims has chosen Get Busy as his entrance music. Simon Sims 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diederik Boschman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Sims!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boschman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sims, pushing him back against the cage.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims blocks an elbow strike.
Sims tries to throw a body punch but Boschman avoids it by throwing Sims back against the cage.
Sims stalling the fight.
Sims digs a right hand underneath Boschman's ribcage. Boschman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sims tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sims is trying to break the clinch but Boschman has him pressed against the cage.
Sims is working for takedown but Boschman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boschman lands a nice uppercut.
Sims scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Sims.
Boschman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boschman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sims tries a body shot but Boschman blocks it.
Boschman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boschman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sims blocks an elbow strike.
Sims stalling.
Boschman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims misses with a body punch.
Boschman has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Sims tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boschman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boschman throws an elbow but it misses.
Sims blocks a body shot from Boschman.
Sims lands a body punch.
Sims misses with a body punch.
Sims slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boschman.
Boschman has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Boschman throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sims - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sims blocks the elbow strike.
Sims works on Boschman's body with a couple of short punches.
Boschman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Boschman throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boschman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sims can't find room to land a body shot as Boschman controls the action.
Sims lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sims tries to work over Boschman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sims tries to work over Boschman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sims drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sims is leaning against Boschman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sims as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Sims lands a right hand.
Sims lands a body punch.
Boschman throws an elbow but it misses.
Boschman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sims.
Boschman misses with a punch to the body.
Sims has Boschman pushed against the cage.
Sims lands a body punch.
Boschman is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims avoids the elbow strike from Boschman, against the cage.
Boschman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sims's elbow.
Sims escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sims scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boschman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sims cracks Boschman with a nice body shot.
Sims lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boschman or not.
Sims scores with a shot to the side of Boschman's head.
Sims tries a body shot but Boschman blocks it.
Sims stalling in the clinch.
Sims looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Sims as the two fighters clinch.
Sims lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boschman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sims's brow.
Sims lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boschman backwards.
Boschman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diederik Boschman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Sims.
Sims blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims pushes Boschman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sims misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Sims presses Boschman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boschman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sims presses Boschman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sims escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sims cracks Boschman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Boschman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sims pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Boschman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Sims!
A victorious Simon Sims thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Diederik Boschman spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh man. Guess its back to the gym. Sorry to let you down Dad.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandu Lungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiagus Davaru Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lungu comes to the cage accompanied by You Ain't Stoppin Me. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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234 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandu Lungu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiagus Davaru Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davaru Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davaru Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lungu circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lungu. Davaru Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thiagus Davaru Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davaru Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lungu's guard.
Lungu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davaru Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Davaru Silva looking for a guillotine here but Lungu defends easily.
Davaru Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lungu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davaru Silva's guard.
Lungu is pressing down on Davaru Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davaru Silva is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davaru Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lungu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lungu is looking to advance position but Davaru Silva won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davaru Silva moves into full guard.
Davaru Silva keeping full guard, as Lungu tries to pass.
Davaru Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lungu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davaru Silva 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.
Lungu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davaru Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davaru Silva wants to sweep here but Lungu controlling him for the moment.
Davaru Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lungu has picked Davaru Silva up and slammed him! Davaru Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Lungu manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davaru Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Davaru Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Lungu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lungu trying to control from half guard but Davaru Silva is working away.
Davaru Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davaru Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davaru Silva is pressing down on Lungu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lungu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davaru Silva keeping full guard, as Lungu tries to pass.
Lungu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lungu is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungu trying to control the position from guard on top but Davaru Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davaru Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lungu is aware though and is defending well.
Davaru Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lungu defends well.
Lungu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Davaru Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lungu's best efforts.
Lungu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davaru Silva wants to control but Lungu is having none of it.
Davaru Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Lungu looking to control but Davaru Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lungu content just to control the position here.
Davaru Silva tries to hold on but Lungu pushes him away.
Davaru Silva working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davaru Silva 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.
Davaru Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lungu is working away from the top position though.
Davaru Silva looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandu Lungu dominated that round.
That's time! Lungu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davaru Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lungu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davaru Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Davaru Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Davaru Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lungu leaves Davaru Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sandu Lungu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiagus Davaru Silva.
Lungu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davaru Silva shoots and misses
and Lungu counters with a left to the body.
Davaru Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Lungu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davaru Silva is breathing heavily.
Davaru Silva misses with a takedown
and Lungu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungu sends Davaru Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lungu is motioning to the referee to let Davaru Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lungu with a nice cross.
Lungu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davaru Silva can do to turn this around?
Lungu wobbles Davaru Silva with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lungu dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Davaru Silva to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sandu Lungu!
Sandu Lungu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thiagus Davaru Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'Still feeling the effects of coming off so much PED usage. After tonight, I realized i'm not a true, natural SHW by any means. This will be my last SHW bout. I'll be back, either at 205lb or 185lb.'.
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