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WB32: Diaz vs. Assis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Kloss (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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nolan Kloss!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kloss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Fernando Fernandes has been cut.
Kloss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernandes was covering up waiting for the punch and Kloss finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kloss trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kloss cracks Fernandes with a solid left hand.
Kloss stops Fernandes from standing up.
Fernandes has momentary wrist control but Kloss slips an elbow through the middle.
Kloss stands up over Fernandes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kloss passes Fernandes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kloss lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kloss seems to be looking for submissions.
Kloss is looking for a kimura but Fernandes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kloss to get the leverage.
Kloss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kloss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandes keeps working.
Kloss slips a nice elbow through Fernandes's hands, connecting with Fernandes's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes is trying to stand back up but Kloss is controlling him
Kloss working over Fernandes with some ground and pound. Fernandes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kloss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kloss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fernandes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kloss on the ground.
Kloss looks gassed!
Fernandes wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandes punching from the bottom.
Fernandes trying to control from the bottom.
Kloss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kloss lands a nice short elbow.
Fernandes is trying to stand back up but Kloss is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kloss is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernandes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes wants to get back to full guard.
Kloss stops Fernandes from getting back to his feet.
Kloss decides to stand and escape the position.
Kloss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kloss prevents Fernandes from standing back up.
Kloss wants to work for an arm triangle but Fernandes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kloss 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. Fernandes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kloss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nolan Kloss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdema Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marvin Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valdema Severino!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown throws a leg kick but Severino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Severino swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Severino.
Severino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Severino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown pushes Severino off looking to stand but Severino dives back in and keeps control.
Brown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Severino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Severino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Severino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Severino prevents Brown from standing back up.
Brown 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.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Severino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to hold on to Severino's head to control him but Severino postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Severino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Severino.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Severino counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Severino slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Severino is controlling him.
Severino postures up.
Severino wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Severino stops Brown from standing up.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Severino scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown working a defensive guard but Severino manages to pass into side control anyway.
Severino cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Severino is working to tighten is grip on Brown's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brown has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Severino is really squeezing tight and eventually Brown passes out! Severino breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Valdema Severino!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huo Samja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boba Fettucini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huo Samja is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huo Samja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boba Fettucini!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samja tries to clinch there but Fettucini circles away.
Samja wants to clinch.
Samja misses with a two punch combination.
Fettucini moves into the clinch.
Fettucini jumps guard but Samja stands there with Fettucini around his waist. Fettucini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fettucini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Samja walks away with a smile on his face. Fettucini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Samja tries to clinch
and Fettucini counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Samja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fettucini wants to control from the top but Samja keeps moving.
Fettucini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Samja kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fettucini passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fettucini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fettucini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fettucini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Samja pushes Fettucini away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fettucini gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Samja is not content to let Fettucini control the position.
Fettucini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Samja wants to control but Fettucini postures up.
Fettucini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Samja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Samja wants to free his trapped foot but Fettucini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Samja is working hard here to advance position.
Samja wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fettucini moves into full guard.
Samja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fettucini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samja has managed to get both his arms back between Fettucini's legs - danger averted.
Fettucini has a closed guard, preventing Samja from standing up.
Samja is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fettucini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Samja is looking to stand up but Fettucini won't let him.
Fettucini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Samja postures up.
Fettucini is looking for a triangle but Samja pushes his legs off easily.
Samja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fettucini is working an open guard so Samja takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boba Fettucini dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fettucini tries to keep at a distance but Samja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fettucini tries to pull guard but Samja holds him up against the cage and eventually Fettucini drops back down to his feet.
Samja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samja lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fettucini.
A right handed body shot lands from Samja.
Samja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fettucini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samja smiles and moves away.
Samja closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fettucini counters with a shoot takedown. Samja fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samja is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samja 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.
Samja wants to stand but Fettucini is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fettucini keeping full guard, as Samja tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fettucini has a closed guard, preventing Samja from standing up.
Fettucini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Samja advances position into side control!
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.
Fettucini regains half guard.
Fettucini is looking for a sweep. Samja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fettucini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fettucini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samja's back!
Samja controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Samja is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fettucini has got one arm under Samja's chin. This could be trouble... Samja trying to control the other hand but Fettucini gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Samja has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boba Fettucini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Milonakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Milonakis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Milonakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Watson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milonakis.
Milonakis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watson scores with a jab.
It looks like Andy Milonakis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Watson misses.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Milonakis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Milonakis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice combo by Watson! Oh, that's hurt him - Milonakis falls to the canvas and Watson follows him into side control.
Milonakis is looking to reverse the position.
Milonakis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Watson takes a little break here. Milonakis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Watson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Andy Milonakis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Watson slows the pace down.
Watson throws an elbow but Milonakis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Watson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jeez, Andy Milonakis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andy Milonakis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Watson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Czech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Wees Niet Bang (Paz rmx) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Czech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George White!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Czech is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Czech scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but White manages to mount him!
White working for a guillotine from mount but Czech is in no mood to give up.
White looking to control but Czech is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czech is trying to stand.
White controlling the pace for now.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Czech kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Czech wants to try and get back to his feet.
White throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Czech because White loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Czech is trying to stand.
Czech knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
White looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White trying to control but Czech is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Czech is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George White dominated that round.
That's time! Czech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Czech pinned against the cage. Czech gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Czech thows a left - swing and a miss!
Czech with a hook.
Czech throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Czech scores with a jab.
Czech rushes White with punches - White moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, White goes down! Czech follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Czech!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Uusierkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusierkki comes into the arena with Rob Zombie - Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy) blaring out of the sound system. Tuomas Uusierkki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guilherme Duarte's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuomas Uusierkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uusierkki shoots in looking for a takedown. Duarte tries to sprawl out of it but Uusierkki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duarte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duarte leaves Uusierkki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte leaves Uusierkki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Uusierkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusierkki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duarte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uusierkki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duarte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Duarte is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Uusierkki tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is trying to buck Uusierkki off.
Uusierkki just content to control the position.
Uusierkki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Duarte has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Uusierkki but great work by Duarte.
Uusierkki is looking for a sweep.
Uusierkki wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki tries to bench press Duarte off him but Duarte keeps the position.
Uusierkki looking for a sweep but Duarte has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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.
Duarte stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Some wild striking there from Duarte.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uusierkki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guilherme Duarte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uusierkki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duarte to the mat! Duarte manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusierkki stops Duarte from standing up.
Duarte pushes Uusierkki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Uusierkki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duarte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uusierkki fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Duarte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusierkki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Uusierkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte throws a right and a left that Uusierkki avoids nicely.
Duarte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uusierkki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Uusierkki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Uusierkki controlling the position easily from mount.
Duarte's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Uusierkki working for a submission but Duarte is keeping him at bay.
Duarte is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki lands a big elbow.
Uusierkki tries to control but Duarte wriggling away.
Duarte really wants to buck Uusierkki off and get back to his feet.
Uusierkki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Duarte is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uusierkki landing shots from mount.
Duarte squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Uusierkki working for a guillotine from mount but Duarte is in no mood to give up.
Duarte is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Uusierkki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Uusierkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Duarte circles away.
Uusierkki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uusierkki.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Uusierkki with that takedown attempt.
Guilherme Duarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uusierkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Duarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duarte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two 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.
Uusierkki shoots for a double leg takedown but Duarte sprawls well. He's pushed Uusierkki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Uusierkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tuomas Uusierkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Uusierkki or perhaps it was just good defense by Duarte which made him look bad.
Uusierkki shoots in for a takedown but Duarte shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki wants to clinch.
No joy there for Duarte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A combination from Duarte does no damage.
Uusierkki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duarte.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uusierkki moves in looking to clinch but Duarte pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Duarte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duarte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buck Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardinho Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gabriel to the mat! Gabriel manages to get full guard.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabriel is retaining full guard.
Savage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gabriel is trying to keep Savage in close.
Savage is stalling in the full guard.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is striking from the bottom but Savage uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Gabriel trying to control but Savage postures up.
Savage tries to stand and escape but Gabriel is controlling the position.
Gabriel wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gabriel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Savage's guard now.
Savage has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gabriel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gabriel tries to bench press Savage off him but Savage keeps the position.
Gabriel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savage's best efforts.
Gabriel wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gabriel.
Gabriel is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Gabriel is trying to escape back to his feet but Savage uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Savage controlling from side mount.
Gabriel is trying to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gabriel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown. Gabriel fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is pushing down on Gabriel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gabriel is fighting to maintain full guard but Savage has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gabriel trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage decides to return to a standing position.
Gabriel misses with a takedown
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buck Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardinho Gabriel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage uses his free foot to push down on Gabriel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gabriel.
Gabriel tries to lock up and control but Savage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Savage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Savage fails with the takedown
and Gabriel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Savage's guard now.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Gabriel stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
Savage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gabriel has gone for a leg lock! Savage slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabriel's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savage wanted to stand there but Gabriel had control of the position.
Gabriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Gabriel trying to control the position.
Savage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gabriel has a closed guard, preventing Savage from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to strike off his back.
Buck Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gabriel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Savage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gabriel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gabriel wants to stand but Savage is controlling his arm.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Gabriel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gabriel but great work by Savage.
Gabriel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Savage presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Savage controlling the pace for now.
Gabriel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gabriel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Savage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gabriel closes the distance but Savage moves to the side
so Savage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gabriel's guard.
Savage pushing down on Gabriel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gabriel is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savage lands with a punch from half guard.
Savage lands strikes from half guard.
Gabriel wants to control but Savage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gabriel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Savage, into his guard.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gabriel wants to stand and escape but instead Savage has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gabriel is trying to keep Savage in close.
Savage chips away with some ground and pound.
Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage is in close to Gabriel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gabriel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savage is standing up over Gabriel. Gabriel looks to escape but Savage dives into side control.
Savage lands a decent elbow from side control.
Savage decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Savage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ricardinho Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Gabriel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Harwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harwood's entrance music is Break Ya Neck. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Harwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brett Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harwood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burrows napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harwood is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Burrows is trying to escape and Harwood transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Burrows is forced to tap! Nice work there by Harwood! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Harwood!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khan Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn's entrance music is AC DC - Big Gun. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khan Singh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn throws a one two combo.
Singh lands with a right hand.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
Gunn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Singh struggling a bit here.
Singh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Singh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singh.
Singh is working for an americana but Gunn has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Singh was thinking about the submission.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singh postures up in Gunn's guard and throws a big left but Gunn blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunn looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Gunn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Singh drops back looking for a leg! Gunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunn manages to kick Singh off! Singh jumps back into Gunn's guard.
Singh looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunn has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Singh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunn is on top in guard.
Singh tries to strike from the bottom.
Singh looking to control.
Singh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunn advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Singh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singh wants to sweep here but Gunn controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunn's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunn is on top in guard.
Gunn works over Singh with some ground and pound from guard.
Gunn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Gunn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Singh looking for a guillotine here but Gunn defends easily.
Singh working for a triangle but Gunn defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Singh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singh manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Singh's guard.
Gunn won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Singh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
Gunn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Singh's guard.
Singh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Singh is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Gunn 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.
Gunn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Gunn has Singh up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gunn.
A short right from Gunn on the inside.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Gunn prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Gunn is pressed up against the cage. Singh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunn down to the mat. Gunn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Singh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gunn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Gunn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Singh.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Singh.
Singh misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunn lands a hook that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Gunn - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Singh as the two fighters clinch.
Gunn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Singh can't fight it off and eventually Gunn manages to take the fight to the floor. Singh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Singh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gunn!
Gunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Singh has a good base and remains in mount.
Gunn gets back to half guard.
Singh is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
Gunn gets full guard.
Gunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunn is working an open guard so Singh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gunn throws a series of strikes that have Singh backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh misses with the body kick
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Singh misses with a body shot
and Gunn counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh leaves Gunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunn stuffs the takedown.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunn rather than just go for the knockout.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
Glenn Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khan Singh.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt - Gunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Singh gets caught flat footed, as Gunn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singh is on top in guard.
Singh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Singh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Singh.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Gunn scores with a hook.
Singh misses with the combination.
Gunn has closed the distance and engaged Singh in a clinch.
Gunn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Singh regains guard.
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn pushes down on Singh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunn is looking for a kimura but Singh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunn to get the leverage.
Gunn is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer.
Singh actively working from the bottom here.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Singh is working away.
Gunn wants to free his trapped foot but Singh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Singh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Gunn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunn throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn counters with a nice leg kick.
Gunn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Singh was covering up waiting for the punch and Gunn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is trying to control the position but Gunn postures up.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Gunn 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.
Singh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singh is looking for a triangle but Gunn pushes his legs off easily.
Glenn Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
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.
Singh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Singh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
Gunn controlling from the top position.
Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Singh's legs - danger averted.
Gunn trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh wants to sweep here but Gunn controlling him for the moment.
Gunn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Singh's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Singh is just riding it out for now. Gunn eventually gives up the hold.
Singh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Singh.
Gunn trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Singh.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Gunn postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.
Singh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now.
Gunn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Singh regains half guard.
Glenn Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunn trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
Gunn prevents Singh from improving his position.
Gunn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khan Singh.
Well Gunn 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Gunn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack- Cryin' Like A Bitch. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Assis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Assis trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Assis is controlling well.
Assis passes to full mount!
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Assis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Assis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Assis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Assis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Assis prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assis looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Assis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Assis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Assis had control of the position.
Assis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Assis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Assis's legs - danger averted.
Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assis moves away.
Assis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Assis's head back.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Assis is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz takes a swing at Assis's ribcage but misses.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assis was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Assis persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Assis avoids them all with ease.
Assis shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Assis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assis looks gassed!
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assis.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assis.
Ricardo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Assis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assis walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to wear down Assis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horrible takedown by Assis or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz which made him look bad.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Ricardo Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz catches Assis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Assis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Assis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assis somewhat.
Ricardo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Assis.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assis tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Assis tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assis closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz tries to circle away but Assis has him pinned against the cage.
Assis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz stuns Assis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assis is breathing heavily.
Diaz stalks Assis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Assis's face. Assis staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Assis walks into a jab.
Assis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Assis isn't so interested in that idea.
Assis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Assis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Assis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Assis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diaz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diaz shrugs it off.
Assis goes for an armbar but Diaz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Assis is defended easily by Diaz.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Assis fails with the takedown.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a swing at Assis's ribcage but misses.
Diaz stuns Assis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assis walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Assis is just out of range.
Ricardo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Assis or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz which made him look bad.
Ricardo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Assis.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Assis shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Assis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assis gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assis's hands.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz rushes Assis and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Assis's head.
Diaz stuns Assis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Assis avoids it well.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assis can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assis.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assis shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Assis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustavo Assis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Diaz!
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