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FWI-15 Liberdade PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Harper looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Statham!
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, Tim Harper!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Statham looks for a takedown but Harper sprawls well.
Harper throws a front kick aimed at Statham's knee but Statham avoids it well.
Statham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harper to the mat! Harper manages to get full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Statham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Statham preventing the sweep.
Harper keeping full guard, as Statham tries to pass.
Harper looking for a guillotine here but Statham defends easily.
Harper looks gassed!
Harper keeping full guard, as Statham tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harper's head.
Statham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Statham advances to half guard.
Harper should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Statham is trying to work for a kimura but Harper is defending well.
Harper tries to roll over but Statham keeps him under control.
Statham seems to be working for a kimura but Harper defends the submission attempt.
Harper is refusing to be controlled, as Statham sits in half guard.
Statham 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.
Harper wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Statham.
Statham wants to free his trapped foot but Harper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harper fails with the takedown
and Statham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Statham.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Statham smiles and moves away.
Statham rushes Harper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Statham scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Statham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harper tries to score a body lock takedown but Statham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jason Statham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Harper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham landing knees to the head.
Statham lands a knee to the head.
Statham digs a right hand into Harper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harper's gas tank.
Statham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harper's face.
Statham looking to slow down the pace here.
Statham misses with a punch to the body.
Harper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Statham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harper misses with a takedown
and Statham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Statham.
Harper has hold of one of Statham's legs. Statham is fighting the takedown attempt but Harper gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Statham looking for a guillotine here but Harper defends easily.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Statham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper trying to control but Statham is working from the bottom.
Harper preventing the sweep.
Harper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Statham is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Statham is looking to clinch.
Harper misses with a takedown
and Statham counters by moving into the clinch.
Statham lands a knee to the head.
Statham stops a takedown attempt from Harper.
Harper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Statham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harper tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Statham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Statham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harper's guard.
Statham stopping the sweep attempt from Harper.
Harper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Statham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harper had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Statham is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harper Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Statham's back instead.
Harper looking for the RNC.
Statham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Harper wants to control the pace but Statham is squirming around nicely.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Statham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Statham is desperately trying to improve his position but Harper has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper trying to control but Statham is having none of it.
Statham is trying to escape the mount.
Harper tries to control but Statham wriggling away.
Statham defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Harper.
Harper prevents Statham from getting the reversal.
Harper moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Statham has worked his arm free - good work by Statham!
Harper is working to tighten is grip on Statham's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Statham has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Harper is really squeezing tight and eventually Statham passes out! Harper breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tim Harper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heffa Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo comes to the cage accompanied by Da Rockwilder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Rodrigo!
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, Heffa Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huerta as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigo shoots in looking for a takedown. Huerta tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huerta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huerta moves out of range of the body kick from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Huerta is rocked!
Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Huerta is still in real trouble! Can Rodrigo finish him?
Huerta actively working from the bottom here.
Huerta is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo stops Huerta from getting back to his feet.
Huerta wants to get back to full guard but Rodrigo has passed into side control.
Huerta seems to have recovered his senses.
Huerta can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Huerta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huerta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodrigo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Huerta looks gassed!
Huerta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Huerta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huerta is one step ahead there.
Rodrigo wants to stand up but Huerta is controlling him.
Huerta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huerta throwing strikes but missing.
Huerta lands a couple of elbows.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodrigo throws a sloppy head kick and Huerta moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Rodrigo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huerta as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Rodrigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huerta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigo throws a sloppy head kick and Huerta moves out of range easily.
Huerta misses with a body shot.
Rodrigo tries to clinch there but Huerta circles away.
Huerta scores with a takedown into Rodrigo's guard.
Huerta tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigo wants to sweep here but Huerta controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huerta throws a big right hand that misses.
Huerta postures up and lands a big shot to Rodrigo's brow.
Huerta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huerta postures up in Rodrigo's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo wants to stand and escape but Huerta is having none of it.
Huerta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huerta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodrigo looking for a guillotine here but Huerta defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huerta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodrigo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huerta grinds an elbow into Rodrigo's temple.
Huerta stands up.
Huerta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huerta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Huerta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Huerta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodrigo hang on?
Huerta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Huerta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rodrigo is bucking up trying to escape but Huerta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huerta in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rodrigo working to try and regain half guard.
Huerta has control of Rodrigo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rodrigo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heffa Huerta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Huerta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Huerta blocks a head kick by Rodrigo.
Huerta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodrigo counters with a takedown into side control.
Huerta is looking for a sweep.
Rodrigo is looking to take a break and control but Huerta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huerta trying to remain calm as Rodrigo controls from the top position.
Huerta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodrigo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodrigo stands up.
Heffa Huerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huerta as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigo misses with a takedown
and Huerta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo stops a takedown attempt from Huerta.
Matt Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heffa Huerta.
Huerta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigo breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Rodrigo with that takedown attempt.
Rodrigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Huerta sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huerta shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigo tries to sprawl out of it but Huerta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigo tries to clinch but Huerta moves out of range.
Rodrigo gets caught flat footed, as Huerta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Huerta stands and steps away. Rodrigo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodrigo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rodrigo lands with a punch from half guard.
Huerta wants to improve his position but Rodrigo is controlling well.
Rodrigo is keen to just control but Huerta is a slippery customer.
Huerta moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huerta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Huerta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huerta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodrigo!
Huerta throws some wild stikes that Rodrigo manages to avoid easily.
Rodrigo tries to hold on but Huerta postures up.
Rodrigo tries to reverse the position but Huerta maintains control.
Huerta with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The referee warns Rodrigo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Huerta raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rodrigo because Huerta loaded up on that one.
Rodrigo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huerta lands a heavy elbow.
Huerta breaks from Rodrigo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Huerta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rodrigo is rocked!
Huerta postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rodrigo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rodrigo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heffa Huerta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Rodriguez de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Rodriguez de Lima!
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, Julio Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez de Lima is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Rodriguez de Lima circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez de Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez de Lima instigates a clinch.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Rodriguez de Lima won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Rodriguez de Lima.
Rodriguez de Lima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rodriguez de Lima scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodriguez de Lima just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow.
Rodriguez de Lima with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez de Lima misses with a knee to the head.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez de Lima is looking to control Lopez's arms but Lopez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez de Lima has his back to the cage.
Rodriguez de Lima pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez lands a knee to the body.
Rodriguez de Lima misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez de Lima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez de Lima missing with knees to the body.
Lopez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez de Lima lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Rodriguez de Lima throws an elbow that misses.
Rodriguez de Lima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez de Lima keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez de Lima throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Rodriguez de Lima breaks from the clinch.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez de Lima ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez de Lima clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez de Lima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez blocks an elbow strike from Rodriguez de Lima.
Rodriguez de Lima connects with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez de Lima lands an elbow inside that Lopez shrugs off.
Lopez wants a takedown.
Luiz Rodriguez de Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Lopez.
Rodriguez de Lima with a knee to the head.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Rodriguez de Lima holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez de Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez de Lima keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez de Lima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez de Lima up against the cage.
A short left from Rodriguez de Lima.
Rodriguez de Lima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez de Lima has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Rodriguez de Lima manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Rodriguez de Lima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodriguez de Lima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to control.
Rodriguez de Lima works over Lopez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lopez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rodriguez de Lima prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez de Lima won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez de Lima.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez de Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez de Lima bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodriguez de Lima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriguez de Lima showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodriguez de Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez de Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Lopez tries to roll over but Rodriguez de Lima keeps him under control.
Rodriguez de Lima thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Lopez gets full guard.
Rodriguez de Lima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez de Lima 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.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Rodriguez de Lima postures up.
Rodriguez de Lima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez de Lima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriguez de Lima drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Rodriguez de Lima off! Rodriguez de Lima jumps back into Lopez's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez de Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodriguez de Lima working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez de Lima landing strikes.
Rodriguez de Lima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lopez's legs.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez de Lima is putting a hurting on Lopez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lopez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodriguez de Lima.
Rodriguez de Lima grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez de Lima scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rodriguez de Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Rodriguez de Lima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodriguez de Lima - that will leave a mark!
Rodriguez de Lima tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Rodriguez de Lima.
Lopez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Luiz Rodriguez de Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez de Lima wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lopez tries to clinch but Rodriguez de Lima moves out of range.
Rodriguez de Lima rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez de Lima tries a knee to the head but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodriguez de Lima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez de Lima tries to clinch up.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez de Lima counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodriguez de Lima distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez de Lima advances to half guard.
Rodriguez de Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriguez de Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luiz Rodriguez de Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Rodriguez de Lima.
Rodriguez de Lima wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters with a single leg into guard. Rodriguez de Lima didn't expect that.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez de Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez de Lima manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez de Lima 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.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rodriguez de Lima is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lopez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rodriguez de Lima's back instead.
Rodriguez de Lima turns into Lopez and is now in his guard.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez de Lima.
Rodriguez de Lima throws and elbow that misses. Lopez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez de Lima's guard. Nice move by Lopez!
Lopez cracks Rodriguez de Lima with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez de Lima looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lopez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriguez de Lima punching from the bottom.
Lopez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rodriguez de Lima is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez de Lima missing with punches from the bottom.
Rodriguez de Lima tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez de Lima trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
Rodriguez de Lima is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriguez de Lima striking off his back but it's not causing Lopez any problems.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez de Lima lands with a nice body kick.
Rodriguez de Lima is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez de Lima.
Lopez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lopez lands in his opponent's guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez de Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez de Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez de Lima wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez de Lima manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez de Lima forces his way into half guard.
Lopez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez de Lima trying to control from Lopez's half guard. Lopez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriguez de Lima prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez de Lima is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Rodriguez de Lima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez de Lima counters by moving into the clinch.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Rodriguez de Lima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez de Lima.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lopez pulls Rodriguez de Lima into guard.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez de Lima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez de Lima pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriguez de Lima is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriguez de Lima in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lopez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rodriguez de Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Rodriguez de Lima!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason David Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Bianchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Go Go Power Rangers. Alex Bianchi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason David Frank!
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, Alex Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David Frank clinches.
Bianchi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
David Frank tries to land a knee to the head but Bianchi blocks with his arms.
Bianchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bianchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. David Frank smiles and moves away.
David Frank throws a nice head kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by David Frank.
Bianchi tries to bench press David Frank off him but David Frank keeps the position.
David Frank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bianchi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Bianchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep.
David Frank swings around for an armbar but Bianchi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into David Frank's guard.
Bianchi postures up.
David Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bianchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
David Frank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bianchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bianchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
David Frank 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bianchi wants to stand but David Frank has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
David Frank tries to strike from the bottom.
Bianchi trying to control but David Frank is working from the bottom.
Bianchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
David Frank works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bianchi passes into half guard.
David Frank is staying active underneath Bianchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bianchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David Frank wants to improve his position but Bianchi is controlling well.
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.
Bianchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bianchi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bianchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David Frank has Bianchi up against the cage in a clinch.
David Frank prevents Bianchi from breaking the clinch.
David Frank connects with a knee to the head.
Bianchi tries to break the clinch but David Frank is controlling the position.
Bianchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but David Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jason David Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Bianchi.
Bianchi has his takedown stuffed
and David Frank counters with a shoot takedown. Bianchi fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason David Frank dominated that round.
That's time! David Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bianchi fails with the takedown
so David Frank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
David Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Bianchi is retaining full guard.
David Frank wants to stand but Bianchi is controlling his posture from full guard.
David Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Bianchi is retaining full guard.
David Frank forces his way into half guard.
David Frank passes to full mount!
David Frank goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bianchi is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi works over David Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
David Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Bianchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David Frank is keeping the position for now.
David Frank controls Bianchi momentarily but Bianchi frees himself.
Bianchi stopping the sweep attempt from David Frank.
Bianchi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bianchi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
David Frank has closed the distance and engaged Bianchi in a clinch.
David Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Bianchi misses with some punches.
David Frank tries for a takedown. No joy.
David Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David Frank connects with a high kick.
Bianchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bianchi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells David Frank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bianchi wants to get back to his feet but David Frank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing David Frank from controlling successfully.
Bianchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bianchi wants to control but David Frank passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bianchi tries to roll over but David Frank keeps him under control.
David Frank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bianchi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time David Frank.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bianchi looks to score with a jab to the body but David Frank is just out of range.
David Frank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bianchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
David Frank is not content to let Bianchi control the position.
Bianchi works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Jason David Frank will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bianchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David Frank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Frank fails with the takedown
and Bianchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
David Frank moves into full guard.
David Frank is trying to control the position but Bianchi postures up.
Bianchi wants to control from the top but David Frank keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David Frank lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bianchi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Bianchi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
David Frank lands with some strikes.
Bianchi is rocked!
David Frank with shots to the head and body - Bianchi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bianchi is still in real trouble! Can David Frank finish him?
David Frank lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David Frank dominating with strikes here.
David Frank with good strikes from the mount here!
Bianchi wants to control but David Frank is having none of it.
David Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David Frank landing strikes from the mount and Bianchi is in trouble!
David Frank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bianchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bianchi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bianchi seems to have recovered his senses.
David Frank landing strikes from the mount and Bianchi is in trouble!
David Frank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bianchi looks a forlorn figure.
David Frank is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bianchi is surviving well by controlling David Frank's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
David Frank stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
David Frank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
David Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
David Frank tries to pass to full mount but Bianchi defends it.
Bianchi wants to improve his position but David Frank is controlling well.
David Frank is trying to work for a kimura but Bianchi is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. David Frank is working away from the top position though.
Bianchi looks like he's trying to stand up.
David Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bianchi keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bianchi gets back to full guard.
Alex Bianchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason David Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well David Frank has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason David Frank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krendal Svorak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krendal Svorak!
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, Robin Padilla!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla tries to land a front kick but Svorak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Padilla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svorak. That did some damage!
Svorak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Svorak showed some decent athleticism there.
Svorak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Padilla scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Svorak manages to mount him!
Svorak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Padilla wants to hold on but Svorak pushes him away.
Svorak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Padilla is looking to escape.
Padilla is trying to escape the mount.
Padilla tries to hold on but Svorak pushes him away.
Padilla might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Svorak kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Padilla is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svorak gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Robin Padilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svorak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Padilla as he jumps to the side.
Padilla stuffs the takedown attempt from Svorak. Svorak gets slowly back to his feet.
Svorak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some wild striking there from Padilla.
Svorak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Padilla's guard.
Padilla is pulling down on Svorak's head. It's preventing any offense from Svorak, at least for the moment.
Svorak tries to free his leg and advance position but Padilla is retaining full guard.
Svorak is breathing heavily.
Svorak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Padilla wants to hit a switch here but Svorak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Padilla there!
Svorak is working for a guillotine from mount but Padilla frees his head quite easily.
Padilla tries to hold on but Svorak pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla is looking to get to half guard.
Svorak is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Padilla is in real trouble.
Padilla wants to control his opponent's hands but Svorak gets his hands free.
Padilla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Padilla tries to hold on but Svorak pushes him away.
Padilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Padilla tries to hold on but Svorak postures up.
Padilla is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Svorak controlling the pace for now.
Padilla is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svorak avoids the attempt from Padilla to control.
Padilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Padilla wants to hold on but Svorak pushes him away.
Padilla trying desperately to get to his feet.
Padilla tries to lock up and control but Svorak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robin Padilla just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Padilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Padilla lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Krendal Svorak has been cut.
Svorak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Svorak.
Svorak wants to control but Padilla is keeping him busy.
Svorak tries for a kimura but Padilla is defending well.
Svorak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Padilla has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla prevents Svorak from moving into mount.
Padilla tries to improve position but can't.
Svorak decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svorak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krendal Svorak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padilla misses with a kick to the body.
Padilla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Padilla wants to slow Svorak down by chopping away at his legs.
Padilla throws a push kick but Svorak slaps the foot to one side.
Svorak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Padilla tries to avoid it but Svorak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Padilla to the ground. Padilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Padilla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Padilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Padilla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padilla pulls Svorak in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Padilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krendal Svorak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krendal Svorak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Padilla throws a sloppy head kick and Svorak moves out of range easily.
Padilla throws the kick towards the body but Svorak avoids it.
Padilla looks to land a body kick but Svorak moved away.
Padilla misses with a looping right.
Padilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svorak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Padilla tries to avoid it but Svorak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Padilla to the ground. Padilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Padilla throws a series of punches but Svorak moves out of range.
Svorak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Padilla moves away.
Padilla 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.
Padilla misses with a kick to the body.
Padilla throws a push kick but Svorak slaps the foot to one side.
Svorak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Padilla to the mat! Padilla manages to get full guard.
Padilla keeping moving, preventing Svorak from controlling successfully.
Svorak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Svorak fails to land the takedown.
Padilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svorak looks for a takedown but Padilla sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krendal Svorak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svorak misses with a body kick.
Padilla lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svorak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Padilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Svorak is pushing down on Padilla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Padilla is fighting to maintain full guard but Svorak has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svorak is working away from the top position though.
Padilla is defending against the submission attempts here by Svorak.
Padilla is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svorak moves into full mount! Padilla won't be happy about that!
Padilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Svorak is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Padilla tries to keep at a distance but Svorak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Padilla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Svorak has him pressed against the cage.
Padilla tries to break the clinch but Svorak is controlling the position.
Padilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Svorak won't allow it.
Padilla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Svorak has him pressed against the cage.
Svorak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Padilla clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svorak has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Padilla is in real trouble here. Svorak gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Padilla is tapping out! Svorak wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krendal Svorak!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terd Furguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pouta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furguson comes to the cage accompanied by We Got the Beat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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154 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Terd Furguson!
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, Pekka Pouta!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouta has a takedown stuffed.
Furguson shoots and misses
so Pouta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pouta stopping the sweep attempt from Furguson.
Furguson keeping full guard, as Pouta tries to pass.
Furguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pouta looking to pass the guard.
Pouta trying to control but Furguson is working from the bottom.
Furguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pouta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pouta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouta wants to control from the top but Furguson keeps moving.
Furguson is striking off his back. Pouta thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Pouta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Furguson is just riding it out for now. Pouta eventually gives up the hold.
Pouta 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Pouta.
Furguson gets back to full guard.
Furguson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pouta can't escape the position.
Furguson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Furguson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Pouta is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terd Furguson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tartarous Counterpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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161 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Frost!
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, Tartarous Counterpunch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Counterpunch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Counterpunch looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Counterpunch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Counterpunch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to clinch
and Counterpunch counters with a series of strikes. Frost will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frost wants to clinch up but Counterpunch keeps it at a distance.
James Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses with a body kick.
Frost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Counterpunch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frost trying to advance position but Counterpunch counters by regaining guard.
Counterpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Counterpunch wants to get back to his feet but Frost passes into half guard.
Frost is trying to work for a kimura but Counterpunch is defending well.
Frost wants to control but Counterpunch is keeping him busy.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Counterpunch is defending well.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Counterpunch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Counterpunch is defending against the submission attempts here by Frost.
Frost is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Counterpunch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frost lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Counterpunch trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Frost tries to pass to full mount but Counterpunch defends it.
Frost trying to control from half guard but Counterpunch is working away.
Frost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frost wants to control but Counterpunch is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Frost tries for a takedown but Counterpunch circles away easily
and Counterpunch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frost's guard.
Frost has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Counterpunch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frost had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Counterpunch is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Frost Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Counterpunch's back instead.
Counterpunch staying busy and making it hard for Frost to control.
Frost somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tartarous Counterpunch 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.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Counterpunch counters with a nice leg kick.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost tries for a takedown but Counterpunch circles away easily
and Counterpunch counters with an outside leg kick.
Counterpunch throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Counterpunch counters with a shoot takedown. Frost fights it but they end up in guard.
Counterpunch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Counterpunch has his hands clasped together but Frost extends an breaks Counterpunch's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Frost.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Frost!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miller's choice of entrance music: Deftones - Change. John Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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174 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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, John Johnson!
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, Michael Miller!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Miller crumples to the floor! Johnson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Johnson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Conduit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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18
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Conduit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conduit misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conduit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Conduit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith prevents Conduit from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conduit trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Conduit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Conduit defends.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conduit misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Conduit tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conduit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conduit wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Conduit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conduit wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
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.
Conduit tries a head kick but it misses.
Conduit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith blocks a head kick by Conduit.
Conduit lands a high kick!
Conduit is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Conduit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlos Conduit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Smith.
Conduit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conduit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Conduit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conduit throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Conduit feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Conduit.
Danga de danga de dang - Conduit scores with a four punch combination!
Conduit misses with a head kick.
Conduit throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Conduit misses with a two punch combination.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith checks a low kick from Conduit.
Conduit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos Conduit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Conduit is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smith looking to control but Conduit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Conduit is trying to stand.
Smith has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Conduit is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Smith!
Robert Smith is the new featherweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tajhon Blahs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
176 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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19
173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tajhon Blahs!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blahs as he avoids it easily.
Blahs shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blahs!
Blahs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blahs tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Blahs tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie Pushes Blahs away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
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