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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gambo Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Richards (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gambo Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Richards!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambatesa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gambatesa has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
Gambatesa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambatesa keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Gambatesa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambatesa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Gambatesa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gambatesa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to control from the top but Gambatesa keeps moving.
Gambatesa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Gambatesa is keeping the position.
Gambatesa keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Gambatesa trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambatesa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards trying to control but Gambatesa is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gambatesa but Gambatesa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Gambatesa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Gambatesa.
Gambo Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Richards.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gambatesa swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards dives in and grabs Gambatesa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gambatesa pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.
Gambatesa missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambatesa tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambatesa to the ground. Gambatesa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambatesa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richards sprawls well initially but Gambatesa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gambatesa is trying for a kimura here. Richards looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gambatesa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gambo Gambatesa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Bagetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dover comes to the cage accompanied by Bend Over. Bagetti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bob Marley - Get up, stand up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Bagetti!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover tries to score with a low kick but Bagetti moves his leg out of the way.
Dover gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bagetti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dover lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bagetti!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagetti wants to hold on but Dover pushes him away.
Dover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bagetti is looking to escape.
Dover takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dover putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Caio Bagetti has been cut.
Dover landing punches.
Dover landing shots from mount.
Dover cracks Bagetti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The cut above Caio Bagetti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bagetti throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dover working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Caio Bagetti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caio Bagetti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Dover!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogerio Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shui Bai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Shui Bai is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Shui Bai looking to pass the guard.
Shui Bai looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shui Bai keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shui Bai is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shui Bai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shui Bai tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shui Bai is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui Bai tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Shui Bai is squirming around nicely.
Shui Bai is looking to get to half guard.
Shui Bai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shui Bai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shui Bai looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Shui Bai is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui Bai keeps working.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Shui Bai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shui Bai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shui Bai wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Shui Bai blocks the leg kick.
Shui Bai takes the fight into the clinch.
Shui Bai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Shui Bai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shui Bai with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rogerio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shui Bai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shui Bai is breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shui Bai has him pressed against the cage.
Shui Bai successfully pulls guard.
Gracie 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.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Shui Bai.
Shui Bai is working hard here to advance position.
Shui Bai pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shui Bai looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Shui Bai is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shui Bai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shui Bai throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Shui Bai closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Shui Bai pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shui Bai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shui Bai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shui Bai tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Shui Bai circles away.
Shui Bai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Shui Bai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Gracie's cut.
That's time! Shui Bai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shui Bai has managed to clinch.
Shui Bai scores a nice knee to the body.
Shui Bai has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Shui Bai is controlling him.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shui Bai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shui Bai stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shui Bai from controlling successfully.
Shui Bai forces his way into half guard.
Shui Bai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shui Bai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Shui Bai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui Bai 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.
Gracie gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shui Bai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shui Bai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Shui Bai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shui Bai, into his guard.
Shui Bai has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Shui Bai working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shui Bai trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Shui Bai's temple.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shui Bai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shui Bai is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shui Bai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shui Bai trying to control the position.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie 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.
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.
Shui Bai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui Bai is retaining full guard.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Shui Bai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Shui Bai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shui Bai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shui Bai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shui Bai wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Shui Bai has control of the leg.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Shui Bai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shui Bai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shui Bai gets back to half guard.
Shui Bai gets full guard.
Shui Bai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Shui Bai looking to control.
Chen Shui Bai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Shui Bai blocks nicely.
Chen Shui Bai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui Bai is retaining full guard.
Shui Bai pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Shui Bai is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Shui Bai closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie tries to break free but Shui Bai pushes him back against the cage.
Shui Bai has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Shui Bai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shui Bai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie 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.
Shui Bai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shui Bai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shui Bai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shui Bai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogerio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chen Shui Bai just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chen Shui Bai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shui Bai 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chen Shui Bai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Obomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Obomba!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Creed or perhaps it was just good defense by Obomba which made him look bad.
Obomba doesn't manage to clinch there - Creed circles away.
Creed slips a jab and a cross from Obomba.
Creed shoots in for a takedown but Obomba shows good takedown defense.
Obomba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Creed.
Obomba sneaks out the side door and pushes Creed away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Obomba just misses with a punch to the body.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Obomba misses with the combination.
Creed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obomba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obomba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Creed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obomba's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed stays in close to Obomba's body and controls the position.
Obomba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Creed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obomba.
Obomba tries to bench press Creed off him but Creed keeps the position.
Obomba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Creed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Obomba is looking for a sweep. Creed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Creed is trying to control the action in half guard but Obomba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obomba tries to get to full guard but Creed has control of the leg.
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.
Creed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed is looking to advance position but Obomba won't allow it.
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.
Obomba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obomba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obomba tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Creed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obomba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Creed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Creed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Obomba struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed moves into full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Creed in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Creed is landing with some decent strikes but Obomba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Creed punishing his opponent with strikes.
Creed lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Obomba is squirming around, avoiding Creed's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba avoids a series of strikes thrown by Creed.
Obomba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Creed slips a nice elbow through Obomba's hands, connecting with Obomba's forehead.
Creed is trying to work for a kimura but Obomba is defending well.
Obomba tries to get to full guard but Creed has control of the leg.
Obomba is not content to let Creed control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obomba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barry Obomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Creed as he checks the leg kick.
Creed shoots in but Obomba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice defenses there by Creed.
Creed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Obomba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Obomba.
Obomba lands a nice looking body shot.
Obomba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Obomba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. Obomba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Obomba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obomba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obomba avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obomba thows a body shot but no joy.
Creed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Obomba as Creed shoots in.
Obomba misses with a double jab.
Obomba falls off balance throwing a combination
so Creed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed won't allow Obomba to get back to his feet.
Creed landing some decent shots from guard.
Obomba is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Creed rolls with it to try and escape but Obomba cranks on the arm and Creed is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Obomba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sadia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjorn Svenson!
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, Mike Sadia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadia.
Svenson has closed the distance and engaged Sadia in a clinch.
Svenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sadia backwards.
Svenson presses Sadia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sadia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svenson.
Svenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadia.
A right hook to the body lands for Sadia.
Svenson lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Svenson.
Sadia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svenson is trying to stall.
Sadia missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svenson.
Sadia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sadia misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadia tries to work over Svenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadia lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadia scores with a shot to the side of Svenson's head.
Sadia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadia tries to clinch but Svenson moves away
and Svenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svenson.
Sadia tries to work over Svenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadia trying to control the position but instead, Svenson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sadia into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sadia.
Sadia tries to work over Svenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Sadia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svenson.
Sadia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Svenson.
Sadia is trying to stall.
Svenson misses with some punches.
A short left from Sadia.
Sadia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svenson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Svenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svenson stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadia misses with a punch to the body.
Sadia stalling in the clinch.
Sadia digs a right hand into Svenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svenson's gas tank.
Svenson is breathing heavily.
Sadia digs a right hand into Svenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svenson's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sadia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadia lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Sadia.
Sadia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sadia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadia lands a nice uppercut.
Sadia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadia.
Sadia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sadia scores with a shoulder strike.
Svenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sadia backwards.
Nice body punch from Sadia - that landed with a thud.
Svenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadia blocking some punches.
Sadia wants to get back to striking at distance but Svenson won't allow it.
Sadia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sadia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadia is struggling to control the position.
Svenson takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svenson is looking to control Sadia's arms but Sadia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Svenson has his back to the cage.
Sadia lands a body punch.
Svenson blocking some punches.
Sadia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Svenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Svenson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sadia fails to land.
Sadia misses with the head strike.
Svenson misses with some punches.
Svenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sadia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sadia wants to get back to striking at distance but Svenson won't allow it.
Sadia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Sadia.
Sadia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadia drives through and clinches with Svenson against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svenson.
Svenson lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadia prevents a body shot from Svenson.
Svenson is looking to control Sadia's arms but Sadia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Svenson has his back to the cage.
Sadia lands with a light punch inside.
Svenson is pressed up against the cage. Sadia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Svenson down to the mat. Svenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Svenson misses with a hook.
Sadia tries to clinch up
and Svenson moves into the clinch.
Sadia lands a hook that snaps the head of Svenson backwards.
Svenson lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sadia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sadia lands a left hand.
Sadia lands a knee to the head.
Sadia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sadia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sadia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sadia connects with a knee to the head.
Svenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadia trying to control the position but instead, Svenson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sadia into the cage.
Svenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sadia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sadia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Svenson counters with a left and a right that stings Sadia.
Svenson rushes Sadia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svenson gets through Sadia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Svenson's face.
Mike Sadia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Svenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svenson has Sadia pressed against the cage, preventing Sadia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Svenson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sadia.
Sadia tries for a takedown but Svenson manages to get underhooks.
Svenson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Svenson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sadia can't find room to land a body shot as Svenson controls the action.
Sadia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Svenson is leaning against Sadia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Svenson blocks an uppercut.
Svenson being controlled against the cage.
Sadia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sadias head.
Sadia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Svenson pushes Sadia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadia is breathing heavily.
Sadia is working for takedown but Svenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sadia tries to circle away but Svenson has him pinned against the cage.
Sadia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Svenson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Svenson.
Sadia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Svenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadia.
Svenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadia throws a punch but it's blocked by Svenson.
Sadia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadia lands a hook that snaps the head of Svenson backwards.
Sadia wants to get back to striking at distance but Svenson won't allow it.
Svenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sadia lands with a right to the head.
Sadia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sadia misses with a punch to the body.
Svenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svenson.
A bit of stalling here from Svenson.
Sadia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svenson.
Svenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sadias head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Svenson as Sadia tries to tie him up.
Svenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson trying to control the position but instead, Sadia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Svenson into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svenson.
Sadia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svenson is defending well for now.
Svenson pushes Sadia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svenson is working Sadia over against the cage.
Svenson stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svenson.
Sadia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sadia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sadia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Svenson fails to land.
Svenson trying to stall but Sadia improves his position.
Sadia trying to land knees to the body.
Svenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svenson tries a body shot but Sadia blocks it.
Sadia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sadia misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sadia fails to land.
Sadia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sadia fails to land.
Svenson stops a takedown attempt from Sadia.
Bjorn Svenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sadia.
Sadia throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Svenson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Svenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svenson.
Svenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sadia or not.
Svenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Svenson cracks Sadia with a nice body shot.
Svenson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Svenson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadia backwards.
Svenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Svenson.
A short right from Svenson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Svenson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svenson.
Sadia misses with the head strike.
Svenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svenson gets through Sadia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Svenson takes a shot to the head.
Sadia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadia misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Svenson.
Svenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Svenson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sadia.
Svenson lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Svenson as Sadia tries to tie him up.
Sadia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadia.
Svenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Svenson.
Svenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Svenson is working Sadia over against the cage.
Svenson lands with a left to the head.
Svenson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadia backwards.
Svenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Svenson.
Svenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svenson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sadia up against the cage.
Sadia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svenson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Svenson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sadia staying out of range there.
Svenson tries to clinch
and Sadia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sadia.
Svenson working aggressively here.
Svenson tries to throw a body punch but Sadia avoids it by throwing Svenson back against the cage.
Sadia tries to circle away but Svenson has him pinned against the cage.
Sadia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Svenson on the inside.
Svenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadia's elbow.
Svenson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Sadia.
Svenson lands a nice uppercut.
Svenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sadia controlling the action here for a moment.
Svenson presses Sadia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sadia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sadia has a couple of punches blocked by Svenson.
Svenson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svenson pushes Sadia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sadia tries to throw a body punch but Svenson avoids it by throwing Sadia back against the cage.
Svenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadia's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sadia misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadia.
A head punch on the inside from Sadia fails to land.
Svenson digs a right hand underneath Sadia's ribcage. Sadia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Svenson on the inside.
Good body shot from Svenson.
Svenson slowing the pace effectively.
Svenson scores with a shot to the side of Sadia's head.
Sadia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Svenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Svenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sadia or not.
Svenson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sadia up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svenson.
Sadia working aggressively here.
Sadia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sadia as Svenson tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Svenson.
Sadia tries to land knees in the clinch but Svenson avoids the damage to the body.
Svenson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sadia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson pushes Sadia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sadia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svenson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadia backwards.
Svenson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svenson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sadia tries a body shot but Svenson blocks it.
Svenson lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sadia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sadia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Svenson digs a right hand into Sadia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sadia's gas tank.
A short right from Svenson on the inside.
Sadia takes a shot to the head.
Svenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sadia tries to break free but Svenson pushes him back against the cage.
Sadia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svenson pushes Sadia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sadias head.
Svenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sadia looking to throw knees to the head but Svenson is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Svenson.
Svenson cracks Sadia with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Svenson.
Svenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Svenson.
Svenson scores with a shot to the side of Sadia's head.
Svenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svenson throws a head punch that misses.
Svenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Svenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svenson scores with a shot to the side of Sadia's head.
Svenson lands with a light punch inside.
Sadia is looking to control Svenson's arms but Svenson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sadia has his back to the cage.
Svenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Svenson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Svenson.
Sadia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sadia or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Svenson works on Sadia's body with a couple of short punches.
Svenson lands a left hand.
Svenson blocks an uppercut.
Svenson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Svenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sadia has had enough of the clinch but Svenson keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Svenson - that landed with a thud.
Sadia is trying to break the clinch but Svenson is controlling him.
Svenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svenson.
Sadia misses with a punch on the inside.
Svenson effectively controlling the action here.
Svenson throws a head punch that misses.
Sadia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svenson lands with a light punch inside.
Sadia has picked Svenson up - he's going for a ride! Sadia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Svenson kicks Sadia off and gets back to his feet.
Svenson lands a two punch combo.
Sadia tries to close the distance and clinch but Svenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Svenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Svenson 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Svenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidehiko Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hidehiko Sakuraba's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hidehiko Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away easily
and Sakuraba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sakuraba uses it to pass to side control.
Sakuraba gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gracie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sakuraba looking to control.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Sakuraba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sakuraba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sakuraba but great work by Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakuraba is defending well.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Sakuraba is defending well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sakuraba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Sakuraba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidehiko Sakuraba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakuraba defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie has an active guard here but Sakuraba has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Sakuraba is going to stand back up.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Sakuraba has mounted him!
Sakuraba prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Sakuraba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Sakuraba has passed into mount! Damn!
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.
Gracie regains half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakuraba passes to full mount!
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hidehiko Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sakuraba uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidehiko Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sakuraba lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Sakuraba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Sakuraba has passed into side control.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Sakuraba isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakuraba trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Hidehiko Sakuraba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Sakuraba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Sakuraba has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Helio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hidehiko Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakuraba 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hidehiko Sakuraba!
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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 Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Bus pinned against the cage. The Bus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Bus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Bus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Bus keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from The Bus.
The Bus takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Bus takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Bus's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for The Bus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, The Bus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
The Bus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looks gassed!
The Bus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Bus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Bus scores with a hook.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Bus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Bus lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Bus lands a nice looking body shot.
The Bus lands with a nice body punch.
The Bus cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Bus scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Bus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Bus lands with a good body shot.
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!
The Bus misses with a kick to the body.
The Bus lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith walks into a jab.
The Bus lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Bus with a jab.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Bus with a nice cross.
The Bus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
The Bus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice combination there by The Bus.
The Bus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Bus throws a shot to the body.
The Bus punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bus lands the left hand.
The Bus digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
The Bus lands a nice shot to the body.
The Bus cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gus The Bus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from The Bus finds it's target.
A jab lands there for The Bus.
The Bus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for The Bus.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Bus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Bus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Bus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Bus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Bus works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
The Bus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Bus.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to de liver by The Bus. Beautiful body shot.
The Bus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Bus connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bus lands a body shot.
The Bus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
The Bus jabs at Smith's body.
The Bus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Bus scores with a body shot.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Bus cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Bus with a nice cross.
The Bus lands with a nice body punch.
The Bus scores with a punch to the head.
The Bus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
The Bus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Bus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Bus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bus lands a jab to the nose.
The Bus lands a nice looking body shot.
The Bus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Bus punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bus lands a lovely overhand right.
The Bus throws out a powerful jab.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Bus finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
The Bus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Bus scores with a shot to the body.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from The Bus finds it's target.
The Bus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bus cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
The Bus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Bus.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Bus lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
The Bus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Bus stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Bus scores with a jab to the body.
The Bus scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Bus lands a slapping body shot.
The Bus scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus The Bus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Bus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from The Bus.
The Bus thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Bus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Gus The Bus is winning the standup battle so far.
The Bus stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Bus scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to de liver by The Bus. Beautiful body shot.
Jab from The Bus.
The Bus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Bus throws a shot to the body.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bus connects with a body shot.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from The Bus.
The Bus lands with a good body shot.
The Bus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Bus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Bus scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus throws a good cross that connects.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Bus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
The Bus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Bus jabs at Smith's body.
The Bus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Bus is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Bus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Bus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith is looking to clinch but The Bus is avoiding it.
The Bus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Bus lands a head shot.
The Bus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
The Bus scores with a jab.
The Bus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Bus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Bus lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
The Bus lands with a good body shot.
The Bus thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Nice jab there from The Bus.
The Bus connects with a body shot.
The Bus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bus digs a good hook to Smith's body.
The Bus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Bus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Bus scores with a jab to the head.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Bus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from The Bus finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
The Bus connects with a nice looking jab.
The Bus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Bus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Bus lands a slapping body shot.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Bus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bus punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Bus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Bus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Bus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from The Bus.
The Bus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from The Bus finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
The Bus scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
The Bus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bus lands a slapping body shot.
The Bus punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
The Bus stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
The Bus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Bus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Bus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Donk. The Bus catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Bus connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bus scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from The Bus.
The Bus lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Bus tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Bus cracks Smith with a good jab.
A shot to de liver by The Bus. Beautiful body shot.
The Bus connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for The Bus.
The Bus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Bus lands a nice looking body shot.
The Bus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The Bus lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Bus lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Bus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Bus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Bus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Bus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus The Bus dominated that second round.
That's time! The Bus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Bus tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Bus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Bus lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but The Bus pushes him off.
The Bus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Bus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Bus scores with a three punch combo!
The Bus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Bus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Bus throws a one two combo.
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 lazy left from The Bus finds it's target.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from The Bus.
Decent striking displayed by The Bus there.
The Bus digs a good hook to Smith's body.
The Bus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Bus scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Bus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
The Bus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
The Bus scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Bus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Bus.
The Bus lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Bus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
The Bus throws a shot to the body.
The Bus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Bus digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bus lands a slapping body shot.
The Bus jabs at Smith's body.
The Bus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Bus.
The Bus scores with a nice strike.
The Bus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Bus scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bus jabs at Smith's body.
The Bus punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from The Bus.
The Bus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Bus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by The Bus - just one landing.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Bus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Bus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
The Bus lands a right hook to the body.
The Bus works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from The Bus.
The Bus cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
The Bus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Bus lands with a shot to the body.
The Bus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Bus.
The Bus works Smith's body with a nice hook.
The Bus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Bus clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for The Bus. That snapped Smith's head back.
The Bus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but The Bus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back.
Smith tries to escape the position.
The Bus is riding his opponent, not letting Smith buck him off.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in bad spot here.
The Bus doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but The Bus won't let him.
The Bus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws and elbow that misses. The Bus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by The Bus!
Gus The Bus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Bus stops Smith from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus The Bus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Bus 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus The Bus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonso Escovedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard comes to the cage accompanied by thunderstruck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Escovedo's choice of entrance music: Pantera . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brad Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonso Escovedo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maynard tries to bum rush Escovedo with a series of wild strikes but Escovedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escovedo's waist but Escovedo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escovedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escovedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Escovedo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Maynard.
Escovedo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escovedo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escovedo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escovedo tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escovedo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escovedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escovedo misses with a series of wild punches.
Escovedo cracks Maynard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maynard cracks Escovedo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Escovedo's guard.
Maynard wants to get up but he can't break Escovedo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escovedo keeps working.
Maynard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
An elbow from Maynard crashes against the mat.
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.
Maynard wants to take a breather but Escovedo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maynard.
Maynard thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard postures up in Escovedo's guard and throws a big left but Escovedo blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Escovedo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escovedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escovedo throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard.
Escovedo throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escovedo throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escovedo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maynard is defended easily by Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Escovedo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escovedo scores with a body shot.
Escovedo lands with an overhand left.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maynard throws a body punch but Escovedo moves out of range.
Alonso Escovedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escovedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maynard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escovedo lands a glancing blow to the side of Maynard's head.
Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Escovedo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escovedo thows a body shot but no joy.
Escovedo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maynard misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maynard ducks right into an uppercut from Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maynard.
Escovedo works Maynard's body with a nice hook.
A shot to de liver by Escovedo. Beautiful body shot.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escovedo throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
Maynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escovedo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maynard.
Escovedo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escovedo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
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 Brad Maynard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maynard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Escovedo scores with a three punch combo!
Maynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maynard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escovedo tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maynard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escovedo on the side of the head.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Maynard.
Maynard wants to clinch up but Escovedo keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Maynard both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Alonso Escovedo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escovedo finds it's way round the side to connect with Maynard's head.
Maynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brad Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escovedo throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
Escovedo misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Escovedo.
Some wild striking there from Escovedo.
Maynard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escovedo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escovedo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escovedo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escovedo throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Escovedo avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Escovedo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escovedo works over Maynard's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Escovedo.
Maynard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escovedo scores with a jab to the head.
Escovedo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Escovedo.
Escovedo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alonso Escovedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escovedo looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Escovedo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maynard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escovedo misses with a double jab.
Escovedo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maynard.
Alonso Escovedo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escovedo misses with a series of wild punches.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escovedo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard is looking to clinch but Escovedo is avoiding it.
Escovedo misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escovedo, as that shot connected.
Maynard shoots in but no luck this time.
Maynard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escovedo misses with a wild body shot.
Escovedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escovedo misses with a combination
and Maynard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escovedo scores with a nice right hand.
Escovedo walks into a stiff left hand from Maynard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escovedo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard closes the distance and clinches up with Escovedo, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes Escovedo against the cage but Escovedo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Escovedo digs a good hook to Maynard's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Escovedo scores with a four punch combination!
Maynard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escovedo lands a two punch combo.
Maynard needs to keep his hands up - Escovedo had a free shot at his head there.
Maynard moves forwards but Escovedo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escovedo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escovedo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Escovedo scores with a three punch combo!
Escovedo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Maynard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escovedo finds it's way round the side to connect with Maynard's head.
Escovedo scores with a hook.
Escovedo slaps away a takedown attempt from Maynard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Escovedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Escovedo scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Escovedo.
A right-left combo lands from Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a nice looking combination but Maynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escovedo fails to land with a series of punches.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escovedo avoids it really well and circles away.
Escovedo lands a jab to Maynard's midsection.
Maynard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escovedo scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escovedo lands a head shot.
Maynard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escovedo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escovedo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escovedo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Escovedo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonso Escovedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alonso Escovedo'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!
Maynard scores with a takedown into Escovedo's guard.
Escovedo pushes Maynard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A left lands for Escovedo.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maynard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to de liver by Escovedo. Beautiful body shot.
Escovedo scores with a hook to the body. Maynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escovedo connects with a nice looking jab.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escovedo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard tries to clinch but Escovedo is having none of it.
Escovedo lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escovedo lunges at Maynard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maynard's hand.
Maynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escovedo to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Escovedo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maynard on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maynard swinging wildly here.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maynard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Escovedo works Maynard's body with a nice hook.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Escovedo scores with a four punch combination!
Escovedo throws a nice looking combination but Maynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escovedo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escovedo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maynard momentarily.
Escovedo throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Escovedo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escovedo scores with a decent looking hook.
Escovedo looks to land a combination but Maynard avoids it well.
Escovedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escovedo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Escovedo leaves Maynard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escovedo to score with a decent uppercut.
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maynard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escovedo pinned against the cage. Escovedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escovedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Escovedo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escovedo lands with a straight right. Maynard didn't see that one coming.
Escovedo dodges the punch combination from Maynard.
Escovedo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Escovedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escovedo misses with a wild body shot.
Escovedo tests Maynard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Escovedo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Escovedo blocks nicely.
Maynard throws and elbow that misses. Escovedo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maynard's guard. Nice move by Escovedo!
Maynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escovedo defends well.
Escovedo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four 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.
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maynard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Escovedo escapes and throws Maynard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escovedo stands up and beckons Maynard to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonso Escovedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escovedo 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonso Escovedo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Tooreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tooreal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Forever. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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271 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Fellows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Tooreal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tooreal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fellows lands a body shot.
Fellows clinches up against the cage.
Fellows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fellows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tooreal misses with a wild combination.
Fellows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tooreal swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Fellows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tooreal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fellows is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses.
Fellows shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tooreal as he avoids it easily.
Fellows fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tooreal as Fellows shoots in.
Fellows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fellows looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fellows is breathing heavily.
Tooreal with a nice cross.
Tooreal closes the distance and clinches up with Fellows, looking for a takedown. Tooreal pushes Fellows against the cage but Fellows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tooreal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fellows counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fellows is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tooreal looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal wants to improve his position but Fellows is controlling well.
Fellows passes to side control.
Fellows prevents Tooreal from escaping the position.
Tooreal prevents Fellows from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tooreal pushes Fellows away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fellows gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tooreal is looking to reverse the position.
Tooreal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fellows.
Fellows thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Fellows tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tooreal tries to bench press Fellows off him but Fellows keeps the position.
Tooreal stops Fellows from passing to mount.
Fellows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tooreal, who protects the arm well.
Fellows working the ground and pound but Tooreal is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Fellows dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fellows misses with a takedown attempt
and Tooreal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Damien Fellows has been cut.
Fellows shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tooreal as he jumps to the side.
Tooreal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fellows shoots in for a takedown but Tooreal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Fellows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fellows tries to clinch up
letting Tooreal counter with a right hand.
Fellows misses with a takedown
and Tooreal counters with a leg kick.
Tooreal moves in looking to clinch but Fellows pushes him off.
Fellows slips a jab and a cross from Tooreal.
Tooreal clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tooreal is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooreal breaks the clinch.
Tooreal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Fellows misses the target.
Fellows swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tooreal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tooreal is trying to maintain a safe position but Fellows gets an underhook and turns Tooreal into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tooreal is trying to break the clinch but Fellows has him pressed against the cage.
Fellows is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tooreal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tooreal has had enough of the clinch but Fellows keeps him there for the moment.
Tooreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tooreal!
Fellows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tooreal swivels and escapes.
Fellows swings for the body but Tooreal moves out of range.
Fellows has a takedown stuffed.
Fellows gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tooreal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tooreal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tooreal wants to stand but Fellows is controlling his arm.
Fellows is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fellows manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tooreal in particular looking to stall.
Tooreal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fellows keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fellows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tooreal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tooreal's back!
Fellows misses with an elbow to the head.
Tooreal avoids the strikes from Fellows.
Tooreal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fellows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fellows throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tooreal could be in trouble here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tooreal has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Fellows misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Tooreal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Fellows's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fellows fails to land the takedown.
Fellows takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fellows closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tooreal to the mat! Tooreal manages to get full guard.
Fellows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tooreal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fellows 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tooreal wants to stand but Fellows is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows trying to control but Tooreal is working from the bottom.
Fellows looking to pass the guard.
Tooreal wants to hit a switch here but Fellows passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tooreal there!
Fellows looking to ground and pound but Tooreal is blocking nicely.
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.
Fellows throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tooreal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fellows raining down shots from the mount!
Fellows is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tooreal tries to buck Fellows off but he can't manage it.
Fellows unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tooreal is on top in guard.
Tooreal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tooreal preventing the sweep.
Fellows is working hard here to advance position.
Tooreal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fellows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fellows has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fellows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tooreal is aware though and is defending well.
That's four 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.
Tooreal wants to control from the top but Fellows keeps moving.
Fellows wants to sweep but no luck.
Fellows being controlled here, momentarily.
Fellows has a closed guard, preventing Tooreal from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Fellows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fellows has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Fellows!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bodybag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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177 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
10 - 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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabio lands with a kick to the temple. Bodybag shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bodybag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sabio.
Bodybag tries to clinch up.
Bodybag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bodybag slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bodybag throws a lazy right hand but Sabio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabio tries to bum rush Bodybag with a series of wild strikes but Bodybag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabio scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Bodybag as Sabio shoots in.
Bodybag instigates a clinch.
Bodybag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
Sabio tries to break free but Bodybag pushes him back against the cage.
Bodybag is leaning against Sabio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bodybag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bodybag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bodybag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sabio misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sabio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sabio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sabio is looking to advance position but Bodybag won't allow it.
Bodybag has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sabio is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag tries to roll over but Sabio keeps him under control.
Bodybag trying to control but Sabio postures up.
Bodybag avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sabio.
Sabio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bodybag wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bodybag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bodybag connects with a looping right hand.
Ariel Sabio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabio keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Nice jab there from Bodybag.
Bodybag missing with a left hand there. Sabio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sabio throws a head kick that misses.
Sabio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bodybag misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sabio.
Bodybag avoids the head kick by Sabio.
Sabio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sabio. That's going to slow Bodybag down.
Bodybag throws a lazy right hand but Sabio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Sabio.
Bodybag misses with an uppercut. Sabio saw that one coming.
Sabio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bodybag circles away.
Johnny Bodybag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Sabio.
Bodybag takes the fight into the clinch.
Bodybag prevents Sabio from breaking the clinch.
Bodybag lands with a left to the head.
Sabio has had enough of the clinch but Bodybag keeps him there for the moment.
Bodybag lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bodybag.
Bodybag swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Bodybag as the two fighters clinch.
Sabio tries to work over Bodybag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sabio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabio works Bodybag's body with a nice hook.
Bodybag is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabio.
Sabio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bodybag avoids it really well and circles away.
Sabio misses with a kick to the body.
Bodybag is looking to clinch but Sabio is avoiding it.
Bodybag moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabio fails with the takedown.
Bodybag lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabio misses with a wild combination.
Sabio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bodybag.
Bodybag throws a right hand that Sabio ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabio also avoids with ease.
Sabio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bodybag.
Bodybag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabio.
Bodybag's corner calls for a 1-2. Bodybag obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sabio thows a body shot but no joy.
Bodybag is looking to clinch but Sabio is avoiding it.
Sabio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bodybag tries to clinch there but Sabio circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabio takes one on the button.
Bodybag is looking to clinch but Sabio is avoiding it.
Sabio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Sabio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bodybag dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bodybag wants to clinch up but Sabio keeps it at a distance.
Sabio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bodybag takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bodybag darts in and clinches Sabio up against the cage.
Bodybag swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabio blocking some punches.
Sabio blocking some punches.
Bodybag cracks Sabio with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Bodybag.
Bodybag throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bodybag.
Bodybag gets through Sabio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sabio goes for a takedown attempt but Bodybag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bodybag misses with a straight right.
Bodybag looks to throw the jab but Sabio is out of range.
Sabio throws a jab but it's blocked by Bodybag.
Bodybag doesn't manage to clinch there - Sabio circles away.
Ariel Sabio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Sabio.
Sabio throws a right hand that Bodybag ducks under and follows up with a left that Bodybag also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bodybag moves away.
Johnny Bodybag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bodybag.
Sabio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Sabio.
Sabio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bodybag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bodybag moves out of range of the body kick from Sabio.
Sabio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bodybag prevents Sabio from breaking the clinch.
Bodybag scores with a hook to the body.
Sabio tries to break free but Bodybag pushes him back against the cage.
Bodybag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
Bodybag scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bodybag.
Bodybag scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bodybag.
Bodybag throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Bodybag.
Bodybag throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabio.
Sabio gets through Bodybag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sabio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bodybag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodybag misses with a punch on the inside.
Bodybag misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bodybag.
Sabio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Bodybag.
Sabio is breathing heavily.
Sabio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sabio loads up on a big right hand but Bodybag slips the punch.
Bodybag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bodybag cracks Sabio with a good jab.
Bodybag looks to land a right hand but Sabio moved out of range.
Bodybag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sabio, as that shot connected.
Bodybag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabio.
Sabio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnny Bodybag is winning the standup battle so far.
Bodybag tries to clinch there but Sabio circles away.
Bodybag lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bodybag lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabio keeps the fight on the outside.
Bodybag misses with a wild combination.
Sabio seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bodybag shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sabio is backing up but Bodybag catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sabio covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bodybag Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Bodybag!
Johnny Bodybag retains his welterweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
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