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Kings of Rio - TNF 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Jaxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rheinhold Messener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrone Jaxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rheinhold Messener!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messener throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaxon.
Jaxon throws a series of punches but Messener avoids them all with ease.
Jaxon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messener.
Messener shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Messener was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jaxon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaxon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
It looks like Messener is going to stand back up.
Jaxon actively working from the bottom here.
Messener wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaxon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Messener moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jaxon.
Messener throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jaxon is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messener wants to stand but Jaxon has his arm trapped.
Messener decides to stand back up. Messener steps back and let's Jaxon get back to his feet.
Jaxon misses with a wild combination.
Jaxon throws a right and a left that Messener avoids nicely.
Jaxon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaxon fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaxon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Messener slips a jab from Jaxon.
Jaxon misses with the combination.
Messener clinches with his opponent.
Messener has Jaxon pushed against the cage.
Messener tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Messener drags the fight down to the ground.
Jaxon won't allow Messener to get back to his feet.
Jaxon looking to pass the guard.
Jaxon pushing down on Messener's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaxon is breathing heavily.
Jaxon is trying to work for a kimura but Messener is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messener manages to get to full guard.
Jaxon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Messener dives on top into guard.
Jaxon keeping moving, preventing Messener from controlling successfully.
Jaxon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaxon working for a triangle but Messener defends it easily.
Messener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaxon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messener wants to control from the top but Jaxon keeps moving.
Messener preventing the sweep.
Jaxon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaxon keeping full guard, as Messener tries to pass.
Messener gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jaxon connects with the punch.
Jaxon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaxon misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Messener 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaxon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messener slips a jab and a cross from Jaxon.
Messener keeps Jaxon at a distance using the push kick.
Jaxon throws a right and a left that Messener avoids nicely.
Jaxon swinging wilding here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Messener.
Jaxon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Messener off and has taken his back!
Jaxon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Messener defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaxon looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Messener taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Jaxon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Katasonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecilio Bernardino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katasonov comes to the cage accompanied by In Extremo - Wind. Bernardino has chosen The Ultimate Fix by Ugress as his entrance music. Pavel Katasonov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cecilio Bernardino's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pavel Katasonov!
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, Cecilio Bernardino!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardino misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katasonov is working Bernardino over against the cage.
Bernardino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katasonov misses the shot to the body.
Bernardino scores with a jab to the head.
Katasonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Katasonov lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Katasonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katasonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bernardino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bernardino thows a body shot but no joy.
Katasonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katasonov misses with an uppercut
and Katasonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katasonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katasonov shoots in and bounces Bernardino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bernardino keeping moving, preventing Katasonov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katasonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernardino is keeping the position for now.
Katasonov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bernardino is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bernardino has escaped and now he's on top!
Katasonov trying to control the position here.
Bernardino stands up from Katasonov's guard - Bernardino perhaps looking for a knockout.
A big left from Katasonov misses.
Some wild striking there from Bernardino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Katasonov throws an off balance right hand
and Bernardino counters with a head kick. That will keep Katasonov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bernardino looks gassed!
Katasonov throws a combination that misses
and Bernardino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bernardino landing knees to the head.
It looks like Pavel Katasonov has been cut.
Katasonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bernardino lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Katasonov.
Katasonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Katasonov.
Katasonov is working for takedown but Bernardino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Katasonov misses with the head strike.
Katasonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katasonov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katasonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernardino backwards.
Katasonov keeps control of Bernardino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Katasonov lands a shot to the body.
Bernardino wants to break free but Katasonov has control.
Katasonov lands a left hand.
Bernardino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katasonov.
Katasonov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Katasonov lands a shoulder strike.
Katasonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernardino breaks the clinch.
Katasonov shoots for a takedown but Bernardino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Katasonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Bernardino lands but Katasonov takes it in his stride.
Katasonov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernardino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Katasonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavel Katasonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernardino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bernardino moves out of range of the strikes.
Bernardino tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katasonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bernardino slips a jab from Katasonov.
Bernardino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bernardino misses with a wild combination.
Bernardino instigates a clinch.
A short right from Katasonov.
Bernardino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernardino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katasonov scores with a one two! Bernardino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bernardino clinches up against the cage.
Bernardino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katasonov loads up on a big right hand but Bernardino slips the punch.
Bernardino throws a head kick but Katasonov moves out of range.
Katasonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bernardino counters with a series of strikes. Katasonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Katasonov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bernardino moves away from the strike by Katasonov.
Katasonov fails with the takedown
and Bernardino counters by clinching up.
Katasonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernardino manages to break the clinch.
Katasonov slips a straight right by Bernardino.
A swing and a miss from Katasonov.
Katasonov lands with a hook. Bernardino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bernardino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Katasonov coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katasonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bernardino.
Katasonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Katasonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bernardino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bernardino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katasonov closes the distance and clinches up with Bernardino, looking for a takedown. Katasonov pushes Bernardino against the cage but Bernardino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Katasonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bernardino counters with a three punch combo that has Katasonov backing up. Katasonov nods at Bernardino to acknowledge the strikes.
Bernardino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Katasonov. That snapped Bernardino's head back.
Katasonov swings widly with a right hand
and Bernardino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Katasonov.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Katasonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Katasonov misses with a hook
and Bernardino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Katasonov cracks Bernardino with an open hand slap.
Bernardino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernardino drops Katasonov with a right and a left! Bernardino comes rushing in but Katasonov regains his composure and manages to keep Bernardino in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernardino wanted to stand there but Katasonov had control of the position.
Katasonov has his foot on Bernardino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bernardino works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katasonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Katasonov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernardino manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecilio Bernardino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Katasonov scores with a punch to the head.
Bernardino throws a one two combo.
Bernardino throws a jab when Katasonov was well out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Katasonov scores with a four punch combination!
Katasonov tries to clinch up
and Bernardino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Katasonov thinking.
Bernardino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cecilio Bernardino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katasonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A choreographed right hand from Katasonov misses the target.
Katasonov looks for a takedown but Bernardino sprawls well.
Bernardino staying out of range there.
Bernardino moves away from the strike by Katasonov.
Good exchange - Katasonov coming out on top.
Katasonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bernardino counters by clinching up.
Bernardino is breathing heavily.
Katasonov lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Katasonov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Katasonov on the inside.
Bernardino tries to land a knee to the head but Katasonov blocks with his arms.
Bernardino breaks the clinch.
Katasonov loads up on a big right hand but Bernardino slips the punch.
Katasonov blocks a head kick by Bernardino.
Bernardino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katasonov loads up on a big right hand but Bernardino slips the punch.
Katasonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernardino.
Bernardino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katasonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katasonov moves in looking to clinch but Bernardino pushes him off.
Katasonov throws a hook but Bernardino blocks it.
Katasonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Katasonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katasonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Katasonov tries to clinch there but Bernardino circles away.
Katasonov slips a jab from Bernardino.
Katasonov with a nice cross.
Katasonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bernardino counters with a series of strikes. Katasonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Katasonov.
Katasonov tries to advance to mount but Bernardino denies him.
Katasonov controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardino wants to get back to his feet.
Katasonov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Katasonov tries to advance to mount but Bernardino denies him.
Katasonov moves into full mount!
Katasonov scoring with strikes but Bernardino is staying in there.
Bernardino wants to hold on but Katasonov pushes him away.
Katasonov wants to control the pace but Bernardino is squirming around nicely.
Bernardino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Katasonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katasonov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bernardino is in real trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov throwing sloppy strikes.
Bernardino trying to control the action but Katasonov just sinks the hooks in.
Katasonov is throwing strikes by Bernardino counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Bernardino regains half guard.
Katasonov wants to advance to full mount but Bernardino doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Katasonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernardino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katasonov wants to control from the top but Bernardino keeps moving.
Katasonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernardino is keeping the position for now.
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.
Bernardino wants to stand but Katasonov is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katasonov works Bernardino's body with a nice hook.
Bernardino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bernardino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bernardino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Katasonov - just one landing.
Cecilio Bernardino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katasonov fails with the takedown
and Bernardino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bernardino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Katasonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katasonov avoiding damage as Bernardino throws knees to the body.
Katasonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bernardino takes a shot to the head.
Bernardino missing with knees to the body.
Katasonov lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bernardino.
Bernardino breaks the clinch.
Katasonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katasonov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bernardino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Katasonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Bernardino.
A jab lands there for Katasonov.
Katasonov lands a slapping body shot.
Bernardino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Katasonov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Katasonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bernardino is rocked!
Katasonov catches Bernardino napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bernardino to the canvas!
Bernardino is still in real trouble! Can Katasonov finish him?
Katasonov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Katasonov pushes down on Bernardino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Katasonov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Katasonov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernardino defends it well.
Bernardino seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernardino is trying to stand up here but Katasonov is controlling him well.
Katasonov passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardino is trying to buck Katasonov off.
Katasonov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bernardino has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Katasonov but great work by Bernardino.
Katasonov tries to improve position but can't.
Bernardino decides to stand back up. Bernardino steps back and let's Katasonov get back to his feet.
Bernardino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katasonov scores with a punch to the head.
Katasonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bernardino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bernardino misses with a series of wild punches.
Katasonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Katasonov connects with a crisp jab.
Bernardino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Katasonov.
Bernardino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Katasonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katasonov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov lands with an overhand left.
Bernardino ducks under a wild hook from Katasonov.
Katasonov avoids the head kick by Bernardino.
Katasonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Katasonov throws an overhand right that lands on Bernardino's shoulder, as Bernardino tries to avoid the shot.
Bernardino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Katasonov throws a lazy right hand but Bernardino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katasonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Bernardino.
Katasonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Katasonov is working Bernardino over against the cage.
Bernardino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Katasonov breaks from the clinch.
Bernardino moves into range and clinches up with Katasonov.
Katasonov pushes Bernardino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bernardino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Katasonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bernardino tries to land knees in the clinch but Katasonov avoids the damage to the body.
Katasonov scores with a shoulder strike.
Katasonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bernardino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Katasonov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bernardino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Katasonov prevents Bernardino from breaking the clinch.
Bernardino breaks from the clinch.
Katasonov cracks Bernardino with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katasonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katasonov throws an off balance right hand
and Bernardino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Katasonov scores with a jab.
Katasonov drops Bernardino with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bernardino! Katasonov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Pavel Katasonov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rescue Toaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeak Traznuski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeak Traznuski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Rescue Toaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeak Traznuski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traznuski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traznuski throws a head kick that misses.
Toaster moves into range and clinches up with Traznuski.
Traznuski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toaster connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zeak Traznuski has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toaster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Traznuski trying to land knees to the body.
Toaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Toaster.
Toaster scores with a knee to the head.
Traznuski lands an elbow inside that Toaster shrugs off.
Traznuski wants to stall.
Toaster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Traznuski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Traznuski looks gassed!
Knees to the body from Toaster.
Toaster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Traznuski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Toaster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toaster scores a nice knee to the body.
Toaster crunches a lovely knee into Traznuski's ribcage.
Toaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Traznuski blocks it with crossed arms.
Toaster blocks an elbow strike.
Traznuski lands a nice shot to the body.
Traznuski avoiding damage as Toaster throws knees to the body.
Toaster lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toaster stands and throws Traznuski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Traznuski wants to control but Toaster postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toaster slows the pace down.
Toaster working away.
Toaster content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Toaster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Traznuski for as long as he can get away with.
Toaster tries to move to mount but Traznuski blocks the move with his legs.
Toaster controlling the position from side mount.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rescue Toaster just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Traznuski closes the distance but Toaster moves to the side
and Toaster counters with a single leg into guard. Traznuski didn't expect that.
Traznuski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Toaster is pushing down on Traznuski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Traznuski is fighting to maintain full guard but Toaster has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toaster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traznuski is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toaster in particular looking to stall.
Toaster is working for a kimura but Traznuski is defending it quite comfortably.
Toaster controlling the action here.
Toaster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Traznuski tries to get to full guard but Toaster has control of the leg.
Toaster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toaster not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rescue Toaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeak Traznuski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Toaster misses with a body kick.
Traznuski tries to clinch but Toaster moves away
and Toaster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Traznuski misses with a body kick.
Toaster misses with a low kick as Traznuski jumps back.
Toaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traznuski moves away.
Toaster looks to land a body kick but Traznuski moved away.
Toaster moves into the clinch.
Toaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Traznuski lands an elbow inside that Toaster shrugs off.
Toaster misses with a knee strike.
Traznuski stalling in the clinch but Toaster improves position.
Traznuski managing to block the knees to the body from Toaster.
Toaster tries to land knees in the clinch but Traznuski avoids the damage to the body.
Toaster stalling the fight.
Toaster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Traznuski.
Traznuski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traznuski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Toaster counters with a huge head kick that drops Traznuski! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rescue Toaster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Adeleye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Tsurugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adeleye comes into the arena with The Last of the Mohicans blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
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Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Nelson Adeleye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Tsurugi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeleye misses with a takedown attempt - Tsurugi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adeleye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adeleye fails with the takedown.
Adeleye throws a head kick that misses.
Adeleye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsurugi.
Adeleye throws a wild body kick that Tsurugi sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Adeleye 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adeleye tries to bum rush Tsurugi with a series of wild strikes but Tsurugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adeleye changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tsurugi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adeleye tries to move to mount but Tsurugi blocks the move with his legs.
Adeleye has an Americana. Tsurugi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Adeleye is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Adeleye hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nelson Adeleye!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennox Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lennox Holiday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lennox Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ghandi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghandi.
The fighters circling - Holiday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holiday misses the jab.
Holiday lands the left hand.
Ghandi instigates a clinch.
Ghandi decides to pull guard.
Holiday wants to pass the guard but Ghandi is keeping the position.
Ghandi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holiday!
Holiday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ghandi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holiday is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghandi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holiday is trying to reverse the position but instead Ghandi has taken his back - oops!
Holiday defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ghandi's arms.
Holiday tries to escape the position.
Holiday is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Holiday can't escape the 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ghandi is trying to control but Holiday is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Holiday is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday tries to control the position but Ghandi now has his back.
Holiday is really stuck here.
Ghandi is looking to control Holiday but Holiday is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Holiday tries to escape the position.
Ghandi is looking to control Holiday but Holiday is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday just trying to survive but Ghandi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holiday is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ghandi trying to control.
Ghandi looks gassed!
Ghandi keeps control of the position easily here as Holiday tries to buck him off.
Holiday trying to control the action but Ghandi just sinks the hooks in.
Ghandi is looking to control Holiday but Holiday is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holiday tries to roll but Ghandi sticks to his back.
Ghandi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holiday doesn't escape.
Holiday breaks Ghandi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Holiday trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ghandi's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghandi slips a jab and a cross from Holiday.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghandi shoots in for a double leg but Holiday sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghandi.
Holiday throws a lazy right hand but Ghandi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ghandi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ghandi staying out of range there.
Holiday misses with a hook.
Ghandi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holiday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghandi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holiday pinned against the cage. Holiday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ghandi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holiday but Holiday pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghandi ducks under a wild hook from Holiday.
Lennox Holiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghandi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holiday.
Ghandi is breathing heavily.
Holiday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ghandi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi trying to control but Holiday is working from the bottom.
Holiday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ghandi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holiday wants to sweep here but Ghandi controlling him for the moment.
Ghandi stops Holiday from standing up.
Holiday being controlled here, momentarily.
Holiday keeping moving, preventing Ghandi from controlling successfully.
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.
Holiday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holiday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holiday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ghandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday is trying to keep Ghandi in close.
Holiday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holiday wants to stand but Ghandi is controlling the position.
Holiday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holiday looking for a sweep. Not yet Holiday, not yet.
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.
Holiday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holiday keeping moving, preventing Ghandi from controlling successfully.
Ghandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holiday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holiday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holiday looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennox Holiday 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!
Holiday misses the jab.
A combination from Holiday does no damage.
A lazy left from Holiday finds it's target.
Holiday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holiday misses with a wild body shot.
Holiday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holiday waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ghandi.
Ghandi scores a takedown into full mount!
Ghandi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Holiday has worked his arm free - good work by Holiday!
Ghandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holiday, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ghandi wants to control but Holiday is keeping him busy.
Ghandi slows the pace down.
Ghandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ghandi landing a few strikes.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Holiday looking for a sweep but Ghandi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ghandi trying to control but Holiday is having none of it.
Ghandi controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Ghandi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghandi shoots in for a takedown but Holiday shows good takedown defense.
Lennox Holiday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghandi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghandi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghandi scores a takedown into full mount!
Ghandi prevents Holiday from getting the reversal.
Ghandi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday regains half guard.
Ghandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ghandi trying to pass the guard but Holiday defending well.
Ghandi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holiday is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ghandi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ghandi 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ghandi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Tray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocko Graney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocko Graney is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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226 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Tray!
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, Rocko Graney!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tray tries to clinch but Graney moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Graney. No joy for Tray on that attempt.
Tray tries for a takedown but Graney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tray.
Tray has closed the distance and engaged Graney in a clinch.
Graney is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tray can't fight it off and eventually Graney manages to take the fight to the floor. Tray looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Graney 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.
Tray wants to sweep but no luck.
Tray keeping full guard, as Graney tries to pass.
Graney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graney wants to pass the guard but Tray is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tray wants to stand and escape but Graney is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Graney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tray as he avoids it easily.
Tray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graney counters with a shoot takedown. Tray fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Tray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graney 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.
Graney looks gassed!
Graney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Graney swings around for an armbar but Tray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Graney's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graney is looking for a triangle but Tray pushes his legs off easily.
Graney manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Graney landing strikes from the mount and Tray is in trouble!
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!
Graney is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tray has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Graney has hold of Tray's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tray manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Graney looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graney goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tray turns into him and now he's in Graney's guard.
Graney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tray manages to get himself to full guard.
Graney passes Tray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graney on the ground.
Graney prevents Tray from improving his position.
Graney is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tray defends it well.
Graney trying to mount his opponent but Tray defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graney is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graney is looking for a kimura here.
Graney is trying to control the action in half guard but Tray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graney is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graney 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. Tray tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Graney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocko Graney!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Gorevictius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabiano DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetrius Gorevictius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demetrius Gorevictius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorevictius shoots in looking for a takedown. DeSilva tries to sprawl out of it but Gorevictius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeSilva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorevictius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorevictius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gorevictius fails with the takedown.
DeSilva avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from DeSilva does no damage.
DeSilva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorevictius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorevictius tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva throws a right hand that Gorevictius ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorevictius also avoids with ease.
Gorevictius dodges the punch combination from DeSilva.
Gorevictius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorevictius throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily.
DeSilva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gorevictius fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Gorevictius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorevictius is breathing heavily.
DeSilva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorevictius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeSilva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gorevictius backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorevictius tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSilva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorevictius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorevictius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSilva avoids the head kick by Gorevictius.
DeSilva digs a good body shot into Gorevictius's ribs.
Gorevictius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fabiano DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whack! Gorevictius lands a heavy head kick that drops DeSilva. The ref tackles Gorevictius to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because DeSilva was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Demetrius Gorevictius!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriana Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mxyzptlk Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Kryptonite as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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18
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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19
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriana Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mxyzptlk Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lima has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Lima really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Jones wants to stand but Lima is controlling his arm.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Lima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lima wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lima throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones throws a strike but Lima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima stops Jones from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones kicks Lima off and gets back to his feet.
Lima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lima advances to mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Lima is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lima controlling the pace for now.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Lima maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Lima is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Lima. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lima's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Lima working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
Lima is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Lima is tying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones has given up his back. Will we see Lima going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adriana Lima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Jones pushes Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Lima is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lima keeping busy on the bottom but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lima with the active half guard here but Jones passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Jones controls the position.
Lima takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lima's legs.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Lima is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Lima stops Jones from passing to mount.
Lima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lima lands in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Lima won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Lima pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adriana Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Lima looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Lima moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Jones is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Jones tries to bench press Lima off him but Lima keeps the position.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Lima tries to advance to mount but Jones instead regains half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Lima is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking to escape.
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.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Lima scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mxyzptlk Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Lima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lima letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones pulls guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Lima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Lima is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima advances position into side control!
Jones is trying to buck Lima off.
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Lima advances nicely into full mount.
Jones is trying to escape the mount but Lima keeps good control and instead manages to take Jones's back.
Jones is keeping busy.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lima's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima stalling.
Lima works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Lima has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones stops Lima from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lima is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lima tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
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.
Lima wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lima.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!
Lima can't escape the position.
Lima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones scores with punches from the back.
Lima fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adriana Lima.
I think Lima 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriana Lima!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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