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MBF 029 Alvarez vs. Rexar PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Opel Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedy Kanalarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Opel Astra!
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, Tedy Kanalarz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Kanalarz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Astra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astra trying to keep a closed guard but Kanalarz is proving a slippery customer.
Kanalarz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Astra working for a triangle but Kanalarz defends it easily.
Kanalarz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanalarz stays in close to Astra's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanalarz wanted to stand there but Astra had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Astra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kanalarz as he avoids it easily.
Astra fails with a takedown attempt.
Astra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kanalarz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kanalarz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanalarz lands a couple of digs.
Kanalarz looking to pass the guard.
Kanalarz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Astra wants to improve his position but instead Kanalarz has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kanalarz is working away from the top position though.
Kanalarz lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kanalarz in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Kanalarz is thwarting Astra's attempts to control the position.
Kanalarz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Astra is refusing to be controlled, as Kanalarz sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Astra is in trouble now - Kanalarz has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanalarz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Astra is on top in guard.
Astra wants to stand but Kanalarz is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedy Kanalarz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kanalarz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kanalarz fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Astra misses
and Kanalarz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kanalarz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kanalarz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice strikes from Kanalarz there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Astra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Astra wants to stand but Kanalarz is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra being controlled here, momentarily.
Astra trying to control the position.
Kanalarz stays in close to Astra's body and controls the position.
Kanalarz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Astra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Astra being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Astra keeping moving, preventing Kanalarz from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Astra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kanalarz shoots in for a takedown but Astra shows good takedown defense.
As Kanalarz looks to move away, Astra throws a big counter combo but Kanalarz just gets out of the way.
Opel Astra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedy Kanalarz.
Kanalarz slaps away a takedown attempt from Astra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kanalarz.
Astra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astra scores with a kick to the body.
Astra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kanalarz closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanalarz prevents the takedown attempt.
Astra tries to pull guard but Kanalarz holds him up against the cage and eventually Astra drops back down to his feet.
Astra is trying to push Kanalarz away but Kanalarz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kanalarz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Astra up against the cage.
Astra is trying to drag Kanalarz to the mat but Kanalarz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kanalarz wants to take the fight to the mat but Astra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kanalarz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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.
Astra is trying to pull guard but Kanalarz has him pressed against the cage.
Kanalarz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanalarz clinches up with Astra and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanalarz has had enough of the clinch but Astra keeps him there for the moment.
Kanalarz jumps guard.
Kanalarz wants to sweep here but Astra controlling him for the moment.
Astra is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanalarz has wrist control.
Astra won't allow Kanalarz to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Astra wants to control from the top but Kanalarz keeps moving.
Kanalarz controls Astra momentarily but Astra frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedy Kanalarz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Astra tries to clinch but Kanalarz is having none of it.
Astra closes the distance and clinches up with Kanalarz, looking for a takedown. Astra pushes Kanalarz against the cage but Kanalarz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kanalarz with that takedown attempt.
Kanalarz clinches up against the cage.
Astra gets underhooks to prevent Kanalarz's takedown attempt.
Astra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanalarz moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanalarz pinned against the cage. Kanalarz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kanalarz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astra as he jumps to the side.
Opel Astra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedy Kanalarz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra fails with a takedown attempt.
As Astra backs off Kanalarz throws a huge counter combo but Astra manages to avoid it all.
Astra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Astra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kanalarz but Kanalarz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kanalarz scores with a takedown into Astra's guard.
Astra manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra gets underhooks to prevent Kanalarz's takedown attempt.
Kanalarz wants the takedown. Astra is fighting it off but Kanalarz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Astra's guard against the cage.
Kanalarz 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.
Kanalarz passes into half guard.
Astra wants to control but Kanalarz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kanalarz tries to stand and escape but Astra is controlling the position.
Kanalarz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kanalarz wants to get back to his feet.
Kanalarz works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanalarz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kanalarz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kanalarz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Astra tries to reverse the position but Kanalarz maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanalarz raining down shots from the mount!
Astra wants to control but Kanalarz is having none of it.
Kanalarz cracks Astra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Astra is in a horrible position here. Kanalarz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kanalarz content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tedy Kanalarz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kanalarz 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tedy Kanalarz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Kong Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boleslaw Wstydliwy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li Kong Ho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Li Kong Ho!
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, Boleslaw Wstydliwy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho throws a right and a left that Wstydliwy avoids nicely.
Wstydliwy throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wstydliwy lands with a kick to the temple. Ho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ho lands a left and a right that sends Wstydliwy crashing to the canvas! Ho dives into mount looking to finish!
Wstydliwy is rocked!
Ho 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ho working Wstydliwy over with strikes here.
Wstydliwy is still in real trouble! Can Ho finish him?
Ho throws some wild stikes that Wstydliwy manages to avoid easily.
Ho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wstydliwy seems to have recovered his senses.
Ho content just to control the position here.
Wstydliwy has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Ho controlling from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ho just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wstydliwy rolls, trying to escape but Ho keeps control of the position.
Ho looking for the choke but no joy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ho is working the ground and pound. Can Wstydliwy escape?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho looking for the choke but no joy.
Ho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wstydliwy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ho gets his way!
Ho connects with a big shot to the side of Wstydliwy's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho gets his hands free as Wstydliwy looks to control.
Wstydliwy showing good submission defense here.
Wstydliwy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wstydliwy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ho.
Wstydliwy avoids the strikes from Ho.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ho controlling the positon.
Wstydliwy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wstydliwy avoids the strikes from Ho.
Ho controlling the position well here. Wstydliwy rolled but Ho kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wstydliwy is really stuck here.
Ho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ho is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wstydliwy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Wstydliwy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Kong Ho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wstydliwy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wstydliwy dodges the punch combination from Ho.
Li Kong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wstydliwy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ho circles away.
Some wild striking there from Ho.
Ho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wstydliwy throws a big shot that misses.
Ho leaves Wstydliwy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wstydliwy tries for a takedown but Ho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ho tried to score with a low kick but Wstydliwy checks it.
Ho lands a nice hook to Wstydliwy's body. Wstydliwy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wstydliwy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wstydliwy fails to land the takedown.
Li Kong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boleslaw Wstydliwy.
Ho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wstydliwy's sensitive parts.
Ho moves out of range of the body kick from Wstydliwy.
Ho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ho shoots in and gets a takedown into Wstydliwy's guard.
Ho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wstydliwy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ho passes into half guard.
Ho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho seems to be looking for submissions.
Ho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ho moves into full mount! Wstydliwy won't be happy about that!
Wstydliwy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho cracks Wstydliwy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ho lands a heavy elbow.
Ho controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Kong Ho!
An out of breath and clearly excited Li Kong Ho thanked Flying Knee Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joao Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercer Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Miyao!
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, Mercer Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyao. Miyao gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricard gets the takedown into side control.
Ricard swings around for an armbar but Miyao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ricard's guard.
Ricard trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Ricard wants to get back to his feet but Miyao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miyao forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Ricard is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Miyao seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard is looking to improve his position.
Ricard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyao in particular looking to stall.
Ricard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ricard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miyao controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ricard keeping hold of Miyao's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miyao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miyao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ricard is fending him off so far but Miyao persists. Nope, Ricard circles away and we're back to standing.
Miyao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ricard sprawls well. Ricard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miyao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyao gets a double leg takedown into Ricard's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard working a defensive guard here.
Miyao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ricard looking for a sweep. Not yet Ricard, not yet.
Ricard working a defensive guard here.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricard is keeping the position for now.
Ricard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyao controls the pace.
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.
Ricard wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricard instigates a clinch.
Ricard avoiding damage.
Ricard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miyao has him pressed against the cage.
Ricard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyao's waist but Miyao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricard off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miyao is trying to defend but Ricard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ricard wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercer Ricard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ricard pushes Miyao off but Miyao dives into side control.
Miyao is trying to get an arm triangle but Ricard is defending well.
Miyao trying to control the action but Ricard is working from the bottom.
Ricard tries to buck Miyao off but Miyao is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard is not content to let Miyao control the position.
Miyao just content to control the position.
Miyao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ricard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miyao's guard! Nice work there by Ricard!
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Ricard defends easily.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyao working for a triangle but Ricard defends it easily.
Ricard stands up over Miyao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ricard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ricard gets to his feet - Miyao follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miyao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Miyao sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ricard wants to control but Miyao passes easily into half guard.
Ricard wants to improve his position but Miyao is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ricard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miyao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ricard is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
Miyao content to stall in guard here.
Ricard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyao is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricard is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Miyao dominated that second round.
That's time! Miyao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ricard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyao pinned against the cage. Miyao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miyao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ricard.
Joao Miyao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mercer Ricard.
Miyao shoots for a double leg takedown but Ricard sprawls well. He's pushed Miyao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricard tries to clinch up but Miyao circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miyao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miyao lands in his opponent's guard.
Ricard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ricard wants to stand but Miyao is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard looking for a sweep. Not yet Ricard, not yet.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Ricard keeps moving.
Ricard wants to control the position but Miyao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ricard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricard wants to hit a switch here but Miyao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ricard there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyao controlling his opponent.
Miyao jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ricard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ricard trying his best to control but Miyao has mounted him.
Miyao tries to control but Ricard wriggling away.
Ricard tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard working to try and regain half guard.
Miyao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ricard working to try and regain half guard.
Miyao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Ricard is squirming around nicely.
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.
Ricard throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Miyao controlling the pace for now.
Miyao looking to secure an arm triangle but Ricard defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Miyao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miyao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Miyao!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Berzerk. Morales has chosen U Don't Know Me as his entrance music. James Morales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morales!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eaton connects with a crisp jab.
Morales forces Eaton back against the cage and clinches.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eaton's elbow.
Eaton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morales up against the cage.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Eaton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eaton lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eaton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eaton lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Eaton.
Eaton is trying to trip Morales. He has hold of a leg but Morales is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eaton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eaton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morales is keeping the position for now.
Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eaton is one step ahead there.
Eaton cracks Morales with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales trying to control the position.
Eaton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morales wants to sweep here but Eaton controlling him for the moment.
Eaton 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.
Morales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morales being controlled here, momentarily.
Eaton preventing the sweep.
Eaton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eaton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eaton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eaton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morales working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morales can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morales is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morales wants to sweep here but Eaton controlling him for the moment.
Eaton passes into half guard.
Eaton lands with a punch from half guard.
Eaton not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eaton winds up and cracks Morales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eaton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morales taking some punishment here, with Eaton in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morales trying to hold on to Eaton's head to control him but Eaton postures up.
Eaton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eaton seems to be working for a kimura but Morales defends the submission attempt.
Eaton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eaton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eaton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eaton seems to be looking for submissions.
Eaton is trying to work for a kimura but Morales is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eaton working Morales over with strikes.
Eaton is controlling the pace.
Eaton is working for a kimura but Morales is defending it quite comfortably.
Eaton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morales tries to roll over but Eaton keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eaton lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eaton slows the pace down in half guard.
Morales wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Eaton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Eaton moves out of range easily.
As Morales looks to move away, Eaton throws a big counter combo but Morales just gets out of the way.
Morales moves forwards but Eaton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morales tries to clinch
and Eaton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Eaton.
Morales is rocked!
Eaton checks the leg kick.
Eaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morales.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eaton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Morales.
Eaton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales tries a quick counter leg kick but Eaton is wise to it.
Morales tries to clinch but Eaton moves away
and Morales is countered with a crisp right hand from Eaton that sends him to the canvas! Eaton follows him to the mat into side control.
Morales is still in real trouble! Can Eaton finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eaton scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Morales is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Eaton can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashton Eaton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slower Poke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Slower Poke has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Slower Poke seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slower Poke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poke was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Saber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saber scores with a sloppy right hand. Poke should have avoided that one.
Saber tries to work over Poke's front leg with a kick but Poke checks it.
Poke attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber swings for the body but Poke moves out of range.
Poke tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poke moves away.
Poke feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber scores with a jab to the body.
Saber misses with an uppercut. Poke saw that one coming.
Poke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cameron Saber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saber cracks Poke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saber misses with a body kick.
Saber throws a leg kick that misses.
Poke feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Saber.
Saber digs a good hook to Poke's body.
Saber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poke was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Saber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poke rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber scores with a decent looking hook.
Saber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saber.
Poke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saber.
Saber misses with a straight left.
Saber throws a body shot but no joy.
Cameron Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber loads up on a big right hand but Poke slips the punch.
Saber misses with a hook.
Poke tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Saber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poke counters with a shoot takedown. Saber fights it but they end up in guard.
Poke throws a strike but Saber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saber stands up and waves to Poke to follow him.
Saber misses the shot to the body.
Poke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Poke ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Poke tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saber.
Poke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saber misses with a jab to the body
so Poke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Poke presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poke swings wildly with an uppercut but Saber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poke backwards.
Poke misses with a punch on the inside.
Saber scores with a shot to the side of Poke's head.
Poke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Saber.
Poke misses with the head strike.
Saber is working Poke over against the cage.
Poke is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Saber - that landed with a thud.
Saber lands a shoulder strike.
Saber pushes Poke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saber fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Poke to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Poke looks to clinch but Saber throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Poke taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cameron Saber!
Cameron Saber very nearly forgot to thank 95% Laundry 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dobzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobzinski comes to the cage accompanied by Waters Of Nazareth - Justice. Mcracken has chosen Onra - I Wanna Go Back as his entrance music. 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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32
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187 lbs
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dobzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcracken manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dobzinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Dobzinski's guard now, I'm sure.
Dobzinski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcracken presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mcracken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcracken misses with some punches.
Mcracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcracken misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcracken.
Mcracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobzinski has Mcracken pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dobzinski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mcracken tumbling to the mat - Dobzinski dives into Mcracken's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcracken trying to strike off his back.
Mcracken looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcracken, not yet.
Mcracken keeps trying to improve his position.
Mcracken lands a decent shot there.
Mcracken lands a good elbow from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken striking off his back but it's not causing Dobzinski any problems.
Mcracken looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcracken, not yet.
Dobzinski takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Mcracken throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dobzinski passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Mcracken striking from the bottom.
Mcracken wants to get back to full guard but Dobzinski has mounted him!
Mcracken is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcracken throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dobzinski stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mcracken closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dobzinski's guard.
Dobzinski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcracken.
Mcracken misses with a punch on the inside.
Dobzinski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mcracken regains guard.
Mcracken will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mcracken looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcracken, not yet.
Mcracken trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcracken wants to hit a switch here but Dobzinski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mcracken there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcracken sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcracken wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski blocks the strikes from Mcracken.
Mcracken wants to get back to full guard.
Mcracken throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mcracken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dobzinski slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mcracken.
Mcracken flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dobzinski prevents Mcracken from improving his position.
Mcracken is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dobzinski stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mcracken fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dobzinski sprawls well initially but Mcracken persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcracken stands up from half guard.
Phil Mcracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcracken manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dobzinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Dobzinski's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcracken won't allow Dobzinski to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Dobzinski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcracken looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dobzinski wants to stand up but Mcracken is controlling him.
Dobzinski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dobzinski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dobzinski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mcracken off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken looking to score a takedown here. Dobzinski is defending well but Mcracken drives through and ends up in Dobzinski's guard.
Mcracken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mcracken shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dobzinski's guard.
Dobzinski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mcracken manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dobzinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Dobzinski's guard now, I'm sure.
Marcelo Dobzinski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcracken stands and steps away. Dobzinski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken feints and as Dobzinski raises his hands in defense, Mcracken changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dobzinski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mcracken has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcracken.
Mcracken has a couple of punches blocked by Dobzinski.
I was talking to Dobzinski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dobzinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcracken can do to turn this around?
Dobzinski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mcracken clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mcracken is in bad spot here.
Dobzinski decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Mcracken shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dobzinski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken stands and steps away. Dobzinski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcracken looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mcracken escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mcracken fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dobzinski to the ground. Mcracken is now in Dobzinski's guard.
Dobzinski is working an open guard so Mcracken takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken shoots in and bounces Dobzinski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dobzinski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mcracken changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dobzinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcracken has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mcracken drives through with a takedown into Dobzinski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dobzinski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcracken dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Dobzinski dominated that second round.
That's time! Dobzinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mcracken looking to score a takedown here. Dobzinski is defending well but Mcracken drives through and ends up in Dobzinski's guard.
Mcracken is standing up over Dobzinski. Dobzinski looks to escape but Mcracken dives into side control.
Dobzinski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mcracken fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dobzinski sprawls well initially but Mcracken persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dobzinski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcracken is on him like a limpet, forcing Dobzinski back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Mcracken fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mcracken is looking to improve his position.
Mcracken landing small, sideways elbows.
Mcracken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcracken tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dobzinski has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mcracken throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dobzinski prevents Mcracken from getting the reversal.
Mcracken throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dobzinski. What's that going to do exactly?
Mcracken is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mcracken looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcracken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Mcracken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mcracken looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcracken stands up from Dobzinski's guard - Mcracken perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dobzinski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcracken dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcracken decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcracken gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mcracken keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mcracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobzinski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcracken.
Dobzinski blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobzinski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mcracken clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dobzinski controlling well, preventing Mcracken from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Dobzinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dobzinski, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Dobzinski!
After winning the bout, Marcelo Dobzinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Phil Mcracken stepped up to the mic, saying 'You were good in there... my butt hurts... and that's hard to do to a greek!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. Zoey Malone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoey Malone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Malone gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Malone moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva prevents a body shot from Malone.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Malone to the mat. Malone regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Malone is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Zoey Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrien Silva.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva wants the takedown. Malone is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malone's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malone pulls Silva in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malone is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malone avoid being mounted?
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple.
Malone is looking to improve his position.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malone actively working from the bottom here.
Malone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Malone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
Silva throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malone is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrien Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva looks for a takedown but Malone sprawls well.
Malone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malone is in Silva's guard.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malone trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Malone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva looking to control.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Malone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Silva trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malone circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Malone as he connects with a hook.
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malone darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Zoey Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrien Silva.
Malone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but Malone holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Adrien Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malone wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Malone postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Malone wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malone manages to get himself to full guard.
Malone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Malone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malone prevents Silva from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Malone wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
Malone tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malone wants to clinch.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malone on his heels. He'll look to pass Malone's guard now, I'm sure.
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva stands up over Malone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Silva stands and throws Malone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Malone gets full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malone's guard.
Malone keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Malone's legs - danger averted.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Malone won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Malone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Malone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to control. Malone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva prevents Malone from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva is nestled in close to Malone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.
Malone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malone taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva stops Malone from getting back to his feet.
Malone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Silva trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrien Silva really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Nice straight punches there by Malone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malone.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva is rocked!
Silva glances at the clock... BAM! Malone nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Silva crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Silva is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zoey Malone!
Zoey Malone retains his light heavyweight title!
Zoey Malone really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Adrien Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'I have failed...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Rexar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rexar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Big Shit Poppin'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Rexar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez forces Rexar back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rexar can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Rexar stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Rexar.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Rexar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rexar stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rexar tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rexar.
Rexar has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Rexar is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexar misses with the head strike.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rexar avoids it.
Rexar tries to stall but Alvarez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rexar misses with the head strike.
Rexar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rexar controls his hands.
Rexar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rexar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rexar is defending well for now.
Rexar has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Rexar throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rexar. That did some damage!
Rexar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Rexar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rexar circles away.
Tyler Rexar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rexar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Rexar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Rexar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Rexar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rexar misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rexar misses with a looping left.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Rexar moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rexar. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Rexar.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rexar is trying to defend but Alvarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rexar tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexar is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rexar defending well though.
Rexar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rexar trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Rexar wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rexar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rexar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rexar misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Rexar knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and Rexar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Rexar sprawls well.
Rexar lands a jab to the nose.
Rexar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Rexar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rexar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Rexar.
Rexar throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rexar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rexar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rexar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rexar.
Rexar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rexar wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Rexar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Rexar is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rexar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Rexar.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rexar finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Rexar misses with a wild body shot.
Nick Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rexar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rexar throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rexar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rexar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rexar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rexar forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rexar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rexar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Rexar circles away easily
and Rexar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab lands there for Rexar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rexar defends it nicely.
Rexar moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rexar counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rexar looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Rexar. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Rexar scores with a body shot.
Rexar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rexar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a head kick. That will keep Rexar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rexar tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rexar misses with a looping right.
Rexar misses with a straight right.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rexar misses with a leg kick.
Nick Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rexar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarez with a hook.
Alvarez shoots in but Rexar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rexar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvarez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rexar defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Rexar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rexar misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Rexar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rexar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexar connects with a jab.
Rexar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Rexar finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rexar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rexar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rexar misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Rexar.
Rexar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rexar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Rexar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rexar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Rexar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rexar throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rexar misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Rexar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Rexar keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Rexar does no damage.
Alvarez shoots in but Rexar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rexar throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Rexar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rexar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rexar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rexar defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexar misses the jab.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Rexar swinging wildly here.
Rexar tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Rexar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Rexar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rexar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Good leg kick by Rexar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rexar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Rexar stalls.
Rexar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alvarez pulls guard.
Rexar controlling from the top position.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rexar wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexar is trying to stand up here but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rexar is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Alvarez has latched onto it... Big trouble! Alvarez pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rexar is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Alvarez!
A victorious Nick Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyler Rexar spoke after the fight, saying 'He's the champ for a reason. I tried to keep up with him, but you know shit happens. Props to him. Thanks for having me'.
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