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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Janakoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Martin O Grady enters the cage!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vladimir Janakoff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin O Grady! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Janakoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. O Grady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Janakoff avoids it really well and circles away. Janakoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Grady looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Janakoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. O Grady looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Janakoff cracks O Grady with an open hand slap. Janakoff lands a big uppercut and O Grady crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but O Grady looks OK. Janakoff waves O Grady back to his feet!
O Grady is rocked! Janakoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. O Grady is still on wobbly legs! Can Janakoff finish him? Janakoff finds O Grady's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! O Grady flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Janakoff lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure O Grady will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Janakoff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Keirrson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwill Kickurcuntin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kickurcuntin has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Keirrson! 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, Iwill Kickurcuntin! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Keirrson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kickurcuntin looks gassed! Keirrson rushes Kickurcuntin and presses him up against the cage. Keirrson leaning against his opponent.
Keirrson with a knee to the head.
Kickurcuntin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kickurcuntin wants to get back to striking at distance but Keirrson won't allow it.
Keirrson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kickurcuntin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Keirrson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Keirrson lands a head kick. Kickurcuntin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Keirrson misses with a head kick.
Keirrson throws a nice looking combination but Kickurcuntin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A chopping leg kick lands by Keirrson. Keirrson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Iwill Kickurcuntin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kickurcuntin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. 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! Keirrson lands a high kick!
Kickurcuntin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Keirrson throws a head kick that Kickurcuntin semi-blocks.
Keirrson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keirrson lands with a kick to the temple. Kickurcuntin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Keirrson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kickurcuntin. Keirrson throws a head kick that misses. Keirrson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keirrson scores with a head kick.
Keirrson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keirrson scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Keirrson throws a quick inside leg kick. Keirrson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keirrson throws a hook but Kickurcuntin blocks it. Keirrson throws a leg kick which misses Kickurcuntin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kickurcuntin tries to avoid it. Kickurcuntin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keirrson. Keirrson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Keirrson lands a head kick. Kickurcuntin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Keirrson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kickurcuntin is rocked! Keirrson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Keirrson just leaning against Kickurcuntin, taking a breather. A knee to the head by Keirrson.
Keirrson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kickurcuntin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kickurcuntin takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keirrson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A knee to the head by Keirrson.
Keirrson is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. Keirrson has Kickurcuntin up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stalling in the clinch from Keirrson.
Keirrson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keirrson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keirrson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Keirrson slowing the pace effectively. Kickurcuntin misses with a punch on the inside.
Keirrson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kickurcuntin tries to break the clinch but Keirrson is controlling the position. Keirrson landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kickurcuntin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Keirrson lands a knee to the body.
Keirrson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keirrson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Keirrson scores with a knee to the head.
Kickurcuntin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keirrson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keirrson slips a jab from Kickurcuntin. Kickurcuntin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kickurcuntin takes a kick to the side of the head. Keirrson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Keirrson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Keirrson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kickurcuntin. Kickurcuntin takes a kick to the side of the head. Keirrson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kickurcuntin manages to avoid it. Keirrson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kickurcuntin, pushing him back against the cage. Keirrson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Keirrson scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keirrson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. Keirrson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kickurcuntin being controlled against the cage. Kickurcuntin is trying to break the clinch but Keirrson has him pressed against the cage. Keirrson avoiding damage.
Keirrson lands a knee to the head.
Keirrson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kickurcuntin up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. Keirrson lands with a slapping head kick. Keirrson throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Keirrson instigates a clinch. Kickurcuntin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Keirrson slows down the pace here.
Keirrson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Keirrson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice cross by Keirrson. Keirrson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kickurcuntin's waist but Kickurcuntin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keirrson off to one side. Pedro Keirrson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Keirrson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Keirrson misses the jab. Keirrson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kickurcuntin's calf. Keirrson throws a nice head kick!
Keirrson throws a nice head kick!
Keirrson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Keirrson is pushing Kickurcuntin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Keirrson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Keirrson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. Kickurcuntin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keirrson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kickurcuntin can do to turn this around? Kickurcuntin is breathing heavily. Keirrson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keirrson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kickurcuntin's head. Keirrson gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Keirrson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. A slow jab from Keirrson misses its intended target. Keirrson lands a high kick!
Keirrson lands the left hand. Keirrson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keirrson has managed to clinch.
Keirrson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Keirrson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kickurcuntin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Keirrson is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. Keirrson fails to land with a series of punches.
Keirrson lands with a kick to the temple. Kickurcuntin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Keirrson closes the distance and clinches. Keirrson tries to stall but Kickurcuntin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Keirrson just leaning against Kickurcuntin, taking a breather. Keirrson landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keirrson. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. Left hook, right uppercut from Keirrson. Kickurcuntin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keirrson throws a hook to the side of Kickurcuntin's head but Kickurcuntin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keirrson throws a leg kick which misses Kickurcuntin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kickurcuntin tries to avoid it. Keirrson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keirrson cracks the inside of Kickurcuntin's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kickurcuntin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keirrson moves into the clinch. Keirrson is pushing Kickurcuntin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. A head kick from Keirrson lands but Kickurcuntin takes it in his stride. Keirrson clinches with his opponent.
Keirrson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keirrson just leaning against Kickurcuntin, taking a breather. Keirrson wants to stall.
Keirrson has Kickurcuntin pushed against the cage. Keirrson scores with a knee to the head.
Keirrson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kickurcuntin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keirrson - the referee stops the clock and Kickurcuntin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keirrson. Kickurcuntin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kickurcuntin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keirrson connects with a high kick. Keirrson fails to land with a series of punches.
Keirrson throws a head kick but Kickurcuntin moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keirrson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keirrson. Keirrson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kickurcuntin should have avoided that one. Keirrson scores with a push kick. Keirrson thuds his right hand into Kickurcuntin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Keirrson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keirrson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kickurcuntin. Keirrson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keirrson connects with a high kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keirrson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keirrson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kickurcuntin takes a kick to the side of the head. A solid leg kick lands there for Keirrson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Keirrson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Keirrson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keirrson clinches with his opponent.
Keirrson is stalling here.
Keirrson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keirrson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Keirrson is struggling to control the position. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. Keirrson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Keirrson misses with a straight right. Keirrson misses with a hook. Kickurcuntin ducked under it nicely. Kickurcuntin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Keirrson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keirrson throws a head kick that Kickurcuntin semi-blocks.
Kickurcuntin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keirrson. Keirrson tests Kickurcuntin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kickurcuntin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Keirrson. A head kick misses from Keirrson. A low kick from Kickurcuntin misses and Keirrson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kickurcuntin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Keirrson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Keirrson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keirrson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kickurcuntin's head. Keirrson digs a good body shot into Kickurcuntin's ribs. A head kick from Keirrson lands but Kickurcuntin takes it in his stride. Keirrson throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Keirrson lands but Kickurcuntin takes it in his stride. Kickurcuntin takes a kick to the side of the head. Keirrson rushes Kickurcuntin and presses him up against the cage. Keirrson stalling in the clinch.
Keirrson taking a breather. Keirrson just leaning against Kickurcuntin, taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. Kickurcuntin takes a kick to the side of the head. Keirrson scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick from Keirrson lands but Kickurcuntin takes it in his stride. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kickurcuntin is defended easily by Keirrson. Keirrson throws a nice head kick!
Keirrson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Keirrson. Kickurcuntin avoids the head kick by Keirrson.
Keirrson looks to land a right hand but Kickurcuntin moved out of range. Keirrson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Keirrson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kickurcuntin. That did some damage! A nice inside leg kick there by Keirrson. That's going to slow Kickurcuntin down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keirrson throws a head kick that half lands.
Pedro Keirrson is winning the standup battle so far. Keirrson clinches up against the cage. Keirrson landing knees to the body.
Keirrson leaning his opponent against the cage. Keirrson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keirrson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Keirrson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pedro Keirrson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kickurcuntin is trying to break the clinch but Keirrson is controlling him. Keirrson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Keirrson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kickurcuntin up against the cage. Pedro Keirrson has scored more points in the clinch so far. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Keirrson. Keirrson lands a head kick!
Keirrson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kickurcuntin.
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. Keirrson lands a high kick!
Keirrson moves into the clinch. Keirrson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Kickurcuntin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keirrson has him pressed against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kickurcuntin tries to break free but Keirrson pushes him back against the cage. Iwill Kickurcuntin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keirrson with a knee to the head.
Keirrson is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kickurcuntin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keirrson has Kickurcuntin pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Pedro Keirrson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keirrson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Keirrson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Need (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvano Assunicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Need! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silvano Assunicao! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Need misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Need tries to clinch up. Need closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Assunicao is trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Assunicao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Assunicao is trying to control. Need wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are battling for position here. Need manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Assunicao slips nicely into half guard. Assunicao is looking to stall here but Need recovers full guard. Need avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Need will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Need throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Need wants to sweep but no luck. Need is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Assunicao defends well. Need wants to sweep but no luck. Need has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Assunicao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Need manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Need prevents Assunicao from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Need landing strikes from the mount. Assunicao is squirming around, avoiding Need's attempts to control the action. Need scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Need in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Need postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Assunicao looks a forlorn figure.
Need is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Need!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Apollo Need!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between RIZZLA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RIZZLA ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huey Law! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Law defends it nicely. Law gets in close and instigates a clinch. is looking to control Law's arms but Law gets an underhook and turns him. Now has his back to the cage. goes for a takedown in the clinch but Law prevents it.
has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIZZLA . That's going to take a lot out of him. can't get the takedown.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Law is pressed up against the cage. has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Law down to the mat. Law avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. RIZZLA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Law is leaning against and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks. is breathing heavily. Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Law stuffs the takedown. fails to land the takedown. Law lunges at with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by 's hand. Law lands a slapping body shot.
Law scores with a one two! had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Law darts in and clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Law tries to score a body lock takedown but shows good agility there to stay on his feet. is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Law gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
Law lands a damaging elbow.
is rocked! Law is working for takedown but is calmly controlling the position for now. Oh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Law lands a knee to the head.
Law lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Law is struggling to control the position. Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with , pushing him back against the cage. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
Law drops down looking for an ankle pick but pulls his leg out and moves away.
Law closes the distance and clinches. Law scores a nice knee to the body.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through 's defenses. Law has picked up - he's going for a ride! Law dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Law got a little sloppy there for a moment and has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Law has managed to get both his arms back between 's legs - danger averted. Law stands and steps away. gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Law circles away from the clinch attempt and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Law drives through and clinches with against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action! goes for a takedown in the clinch but Law prevents it.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Law counters by clinching up. Law lands a knee to the head.
Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Law moves into range and clinches up with . A short right hand to the side of the head by Law. drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
tries to clinch up and Law finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Law lands a jab. Law drives through and clinches with against the cage.
A knee to the head by Law.
gets underhooks to prevent Law's takedown attempt.
is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Law gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Law gets underhooks to prevent 's takedown attempt.
Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A knee to the head by Law.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. takes an elbow to the forehead. Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
tries to score a body lock takedown but Law shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Law is pressed up against the cage. has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Law down to the mat. Law avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Law closes the distance and clinches. takes an elbow to the temple. Law landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Law stalls. Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but blocks it with crossed arms. Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head. drops down looking for an ankle pick but Law pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Law gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Law dominated that round. That's time! 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Law.
closes the distance but Law moves to the side and Law counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Law scores with a one two! had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. drops back, looking for a kneebar! Law looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Law looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Law! looking for a sweep but Law has passed into full mount! Oh no! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. is in all sorts of trouble here.
Law looking to control but is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Law tries to control but wriggling away. Law blocks 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. is squirming around, avoiding Law's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Law controlling from mount. Law stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The fight moves into the clinch position. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Law takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A right hand to the body from .
Law misses with a knee to the head. is working for takedown but Law is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIZZLA . That's going to take a lot out of him. Law tries to stall but uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Law with a knee to the head.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage. Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
Law lands a damaging elbow. Law looking to throw knees to the head but is blocking nicely.
drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huey Law seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law working over with knees to the body. Law looks to throw an elbow but misses. Law with a knee to the head.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
has Law pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Law manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Law prevents a takedown attempt there.
Law gets underhooks to prevent 's takedown attempt.
Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Law lands a good knee to the midsection. won't want to take too many of those. tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow. A short right from Law.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Law lands a hook to the side of the head. has Law pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Law manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. takes an elbow to the temple. has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law with a knee to the head.
Law creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through 's defenses. looking for a takedown. misses with a body punch.
Law lands a knee to the body.
Law has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Law missing with punches from the back. trying to get back to his feet but Law is in full control for now. tries to escape but Law has the hooks in and won't let him break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Law!
with a poor takedown and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law. Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A knee to the head by Law.
Law manages to break the clinch.
Law getting the better of the striking in that exchange. with a lazy takedown attempt and Law counters with a right hand to the body. Law rushes and presses him up against the cage. tries for a takedown but Law manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIZZLA . That's going to take a lot out of him. changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Law moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with but pushes him off and we're back to square one. Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Law is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. is trying to drag Law to the mat but Law just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A shot in the inside from Law. Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Law tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
Law is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Law turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! can't do much from the bottom here. sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control. wants to sweep but Law has passed to side control! is trying to buck Law off. looks to move to half guard but instead Law has passed into mount! Damn! Law avoids the attempt from to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as is looking to escape. is trying desperately to improve position. tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Law prevents from getting the reversal. RIZZLA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Law get's back to his feet. Law darts in and clinches up against the cage. Law lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Law gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Law landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Law creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through 's defenses. A shot in the inside from Law. Law tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Law wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! swings around for an armbar but Law sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into 's guard. wants to stand up but Law is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight! Huey Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Law has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Law!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo rodrigo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Drake! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo rodrigo! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! rodrigo looks for a takedown but Drake sprawls well. Drake stuffs the takedown. rodrigo closes the distance and clinches. rodrigo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards. Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from rodrigo.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but rodrigo uses good head movement to avoid it. rodrigo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by rodrigo. rodrigo drives through with a takedown into guard. rodrigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for rodrigo on the ground. rodrigo advances to half guard. Drake is refusing to be controlled, as rodrigo sits in half guard. Drake is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drake is staying active underneath rodrigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. rodrigo is pressing down on Drake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drake is holding on for now. rodrigo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
rodrigo is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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. rodrigo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
rodrigo decides to stand up. Drake misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. rodrigo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head. Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A slow jab from rodrigo misses its intended target. Drake throws a series of punches but rodrigo avoids them all with ease. rodrigo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. rodrigo feints and as Drake raises his hands in defense, rodrigo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position. rodrigo trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. rodrigo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now rodrigo has Drake in his guard. rodrigo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
rodrigo looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round. rodrigo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. rodrigo wants to control but Drake passes easily into half guard.
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! rodrigo manages to escape and get back to his feet! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo rodrigo 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.
A jab from Drake does it's job there. Drake misses the jab. Drake lands with a nice combination. rodrigo backs away looking to recover.
rodrigo is rocked! rodrigo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. rodrigo is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him? rodrigo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake. rodrigo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side. rodrigo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab. rodrigo seems to have recovered his senses. rodrigo throws a front kick aimed at Drake's knee but Drake avoids it well. Drake misses with a double jab.
rodrigo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake. rodrigo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Drake throws a jab when rodrigo was well out of range. rodrigo staying out of range there. rodrigo blocks a jab. rodrigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
rodrigo misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round. rodrigo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dustin Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo rodrigo. No joy there for rodrigo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
rodrigo is breathing heavily. Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
rodrigo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake. rodrigo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
rodrigo slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from rodrigo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Drake throws a nice looking combination but rodrigo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice sprawl there from Drake as rodrigo shoots in. Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent rodrigo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Drake throws a hook but rodrigo avoids it easily. Drake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Drake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of rodrigo's head. Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
rodrigo walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drake lands a jab-cross combination. Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and rodrigo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by rodrigo. rodrigo avoiding damage.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch. rodrigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. rodrigo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. rodrigo wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy. rodrigo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drake has escaped the position, nice work there. rodrigo is trying to ground and pound but Drake uses the momentary lack of control by rodrigo to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. rodrigo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Nice shot lands for rodrigo. Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Drake thows a left - swing and a miss! rodrigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
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. rodrigo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake. A right-left combo lands from Drake. Jab from rodrigo. rodrigo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. rodrigo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drake circles away. rodrigo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but rodrigo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. rodrigo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Drake lands a jab to the nose. Dustin Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dustin Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Drake scores with a body shot.
rodrigo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - rodrigo lands in his opponent's guard. rodrigo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of rodrigo, into his guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Drake dominated that second round. That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but rodrigo is just out of range. rodrigo ducks under a wild hook from Drake. rodrigo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely. rodrigo misses with a double jab
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. rodrigo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dustin Drake is winning the standup battle so far. Drake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and rodrigo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Drake thuds a left hand into rodrigo's body. rodrigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
rodrigo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes. Drake throws the left hand but rodrigo avoids the punch easily. Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round. rodrigo avoids a punch combination nicely.
rodrigo punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch. rodrigo gets the takedown into side control. rodrigo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. rodrigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working. rodrigo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. rodrigo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. rodrigo stands up and we're back to a striking position. rodrigo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drake misses with a looping right. Drake lunges at rodrigo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by rodrigo's hand. Nice sprawl there from Drake as rodrigo shoots in. Dustin Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo rodrigo. Drake throws a shot from downtown. rodrigo moves away and avoids it. rodrigo ducks under a wild hook from Drake. rodrigo moves away from the strike by Drake. Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles rodrigo. rodrigo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A leg kick checked by Drake. Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake throws the left hand but rodrigo avoids the punch easily. Drake thows a left - swing and a miss! Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing. rodrigo defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand. Horrible takedown by rodrigo or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake which made him look bad. Drake misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. rodrigo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Drake! rodrigo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Drake is on top in guard.
Drake wanted to stand there but rodrigo had control of the position. rodrigo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Paulo rodrigo. I think rodrigo 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo rodrigo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus The Bus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gus The Bus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke English! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Bus cracks English with a right hand to the side of the head. English gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Bus. The Bus leaves English with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. English fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The Bus cracks English with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Good exchange - The Bus coming out on top. The Bus lands with an overhand left. English has a takedown stuffed. Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke English.
That's one minute gone in the round. English tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Bus swivels and escapes. The Bus catches English with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The Bus lands a lovely overhand right. Gus The Bus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The Bus connects with a crisp jab. English fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bus manages to avoid it. The Bus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The Bus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Bus digs a good body shot into English's ribs. The Bus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. English misses with a double jab.
English fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. English takes one to the side of the head.
English closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - English lands in his opponent's guard. The Bus pulls English in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. English throws a big right hand that misses. English cracks The Bus with a solid left hand. The Bus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The Bus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. English is looking to work some ground and pound but The Bus has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The Bus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from English. English in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The Bus trying to control the position here. The Bus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Bus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. The Bus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Bus wants it to stay on the feet. English fails miserably with a takedown attempt. English looks gassed! The Bus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from English. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus The Bus dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
English throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Bus's waist but The Bus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing English off to one side. The Bus ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The Bus scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as The Bus lands an impressive looking overhand right. English doesn't seem phased though. The Bus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. English throws a series of punches but The Bus avoids them all with ease. English is breathing heavily. The Bus lands a jab to English's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from English. The Bus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed English momentarily.
English looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The Bus jabs at English's body. English shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Bus as he jumps to the side. Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke English. The Bus jabs at English's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. English walks into a straight right hand from The Bus. The Bus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. English looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The Bus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. English takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Decent striking displayed by The Bus there. English throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Bus.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Bus lands with a good body shot. The Bus works the jab nicely. The Bus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The Bus scores with a jab. The Bus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Bus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Bus with a body punch. A glancing blow. The Bus darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Bus clobbers English with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. English shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Bus. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The Bus scores with a nice head shot. English shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Bus but The Bus pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus The Bus dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice cross by The Bus. English throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Bus's waist but The Bus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing English off to one side. The Bus connects with a body shot. English has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. English walks into a stiff left hand from The Bus. English takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. English looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. English takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round. English needs to keep his hands up - The Bus had a free shot at his head there. The Bus lands a glancing blow to the side of English's head. The Bus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. English shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Bus as he jumps to the side. Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke English. The Bus thuds a left hand into English's body. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Bus lands a slapping body shot.
The Bus cracks English with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. No luck for English with that takedown attempt. A shot to de liver by The Bus. Beautiful body shot. The Bus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. English takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Bus throws a shot to the body.
English fails with the takedown. Nice shot by The Bus. English takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. English closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Bus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck English on the side of the head. English will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The Bus lands with a hook. English tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The Bus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that English can do to turn this around? The Bus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Luke English has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! English fails to land the takedown. The Bus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from English.
And that's the end of the fight! Gus The Bus showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Bus, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus The Bus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Goldberg Theme blaring out of the sound system. Lyoto Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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309 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyoto Silva! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Smith! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage. Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy. Smith scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow. Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow. Silva blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow. Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva wants a takedown.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Silva is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage. Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Silva tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silva blocks an elbow strike. Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith. Silva wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Silva clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage. Smith lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Lyoto Silva has been cut. Smith keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses. Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Smith tries to tie him up. Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Smith landing knees to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow. With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Smith.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body. Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Smith just leaning against Silva, taking a breather. Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow. Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye. Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses. Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow. Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva is trying to break free. With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms. Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith prevents Silva from breaking the clinch. Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith. Smith keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Silva breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Silva moves into range and clinches up with Smith. Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Smith gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Silva has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Silva is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Silva hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lyoto Silva! Lyoto Silva retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bodybag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Ride Of The Valkyries as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johnny Bodybag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Bodybag! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left lands for Bodybag.
It looks like Dan Bradley has been cut. Bodybag throws out a loose jab but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it. Bradley throws a right hand that Bodybag ducks under and follows up with a left that Bodybag also avoids with ease. Bodybag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradley sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bradley swats away the attempt to clinch by Bodybag. Bradley looks to throw the jab but Bodybag is out of range. Bradley throws a right hand that Bodybag ducks under and follows up with a left that Bodybag also avoids with ease. Bodybag drops Bradley with a beautiful combination! Bradley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bodybag is looking for the KO!
Bradley is rocked! Bodybag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bradley is still on wobbly legs! Can Bodybag finish him? Bodybag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bodybag throws an overhand right that lands on Bradley's shoulder, as Bradley tries to avoid the shot. Bradley seems to have recovered his senses. Bradley missing with a left hand there. Bodybag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bradley thows a body shot but no joy. Bradley misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bodybag throws an overhand right that lands on Bradley's shoulder, as Bradley tries to avoid the shot. Bodybag lands a jab to the nose. Bradley dives in and grabs Bodybag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bodybag pushes down on Bradley's head and hops out. Bradley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bodybag drives through and clinches with Bradley against the cage.
Bodybag scores with a nice hook to the head. Bradley wants a takedown.
Johnny Bodybag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Bradley. Bodybag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bodybag scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Bodybag on the inside. Bodybag lands a body punch. Bradley looks gassed! Bodybag lands a body punch. Bodybag lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bodybag lands a right hand. Bodybag dips a shoulder and cracks Bradley with a mighty uppercut! Bradley falls back against the cage and Bodybag unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bradley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bodybag screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Bodybag! Johnny Bodybag retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead End. Jed Masilungan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Phillips! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phillips misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masilungan, right into the meat.
Phillips throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masilungan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Masilungan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ian Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Masilungan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Masilungan throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Phillips. Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Phillips gets the takedown into side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Masilungan regains half guard. Phillips thows a huge punch but Masilungan dodges it nicely.
Phillips thows a huge punch but Masilungan dodges it nicely.
Masilungan is trying to stand up here but Phillips is controlling him well. Phillips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masilungan's head. Masilungan wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phillips is looking for a kimura but Masilungan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage. Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Phillips loads up on a big right hand but Masilungan slips the punch. Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss. Phillips throws a hook but Masilungan avoids it easily. Phillips missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Phillips walks into a left hand. Phillips on the wrong end of a nice jab. Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Phillips ducks down to avoid it. Phillips misses the jab. Phillips misses with a hook to the body
and Masilungan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Phillips misses with a double jab
and Masilungan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ian Phillips has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Masilungan misses with the combination.
Masilungan misses with a few strikes there.
Masilungan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan avoids it really well and circles away. Phillips moves away from the strike by Masilungan. Phillips missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Masilungan moves out of range of the body kick. Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masilungan defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice. A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet. A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target. Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masilungan as he avoids it easily. Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Masilungan is just out of range. Masilungan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips. Phillips fails with the takedown and Masilungan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Phillips on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masilungan. Masilungan obviously looking to wear him down.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phillips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masilungan. Phillips takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Phillips. Masilungan stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet. Phillips moves into range and connects with a jab. Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Phillips. A swing and a miss from Phillips. Phillips pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet. Phillips tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masilungan swivels and escapes. A left lands for Phillips. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Masilungan 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.
Jed Masilungan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ian Phillips'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.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss. Masilungan dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Masilungan ducks down to avoid it. Phillips shoots in and drives through. Masilungan sprawls well. Phillips missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Masilungan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Phillips misses with a takedown attempt and Masilungan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Phillips's knee momentarily. Phillips throws an overhand right that lands on Masilungan's shoulder, as Masilungan tries to avoid the shot. Masilungan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phillips takes a step back to recover. Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Phillips takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Masilungan slips under a jab from Phillips.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Masilungan scores with a one two! Phillips had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Masilungan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Phillips falls backwards - clearly groggy! Masilungan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jed Masilungan! Jed Masilungan is the new lightweight champion!
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