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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brandon Alves enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Bassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Alves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Leon Bassi has been cut.
Bassi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bassi scrambles back to his feet.
Alves tries to clinch up but Bassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Alves.
A swing and a miss from Bassi.
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bassi's head.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Bassi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bassi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bassi scrambles back to his feet.
Bassi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Bassi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bassi lands a jab to the head.
Alves wants to clinch up but Bassi keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bassi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandon Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bassi finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves's head.
Bassi throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Bassi throws a shot to the body.
Bassi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bassi throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Bassi punishes Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
Bassi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Bassi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bassi.
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!
Bassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alves sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves looks winded!
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi throws a body shot but no joy.
Alves is looking to clinch but Bassi is avoiding it.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bassi.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bassi.
Alves darts in trying to clinch
so Bassi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bassi stands and steps away. Alves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bassi throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves tries to clinch up but Bassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassi connects with a crisp jab.
Alves connects with a jab.
Bassi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
Alves clinches up with Bassi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bassi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves wants to clinch up but Bassi keeps it at a distance.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bassi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bassi throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Bassi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassi loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
A big left from Bassi misses.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bassi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Bassi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bassi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alves in his tracks.
Bassi throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bassi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bassi lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bassi lands with a straight right. Alves didn't see that one coming.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut.
That's time! Bassi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bassi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bassi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Bassi lands a jab to Alves's midsection.
Jab, jab by Bassi - just one landing.
Alves walks into a jab.
Alves throws a jab when Bassi was well out of range.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Bassi.
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alves tries to clinch
and Bassi counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bassi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alves to his feet.
Bassi misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Alves shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bassi throws out a powerful jab.
Alves lands a head kick. Bassi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassi lands the left hand.
Bassi lands a jab to the head.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bassi lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Bassi misses with a looping right.
Alves throws a fast counter high kick but Bassi manages to duck under it in time.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bassi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leon Bassi is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bassi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves blocks a jab.
Bassi just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bassi. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Bassi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alves sprawls and moves away.
Alves throws a head kick that Bassi semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a head kick!
Bassi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bassi as he connects with a hook.
Bassi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bassi.
Bassi lands with a right hand.
Bassi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Bassi lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Bassi scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Bassi misses.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Bassi.
Bassi lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bassi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassi connects with a right hand. Alves shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves drives through and clinches with Bassi against the cage.
Bassi breaks from the clinch.
Alves defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves clinches up with Bassi and pushes him back against the cage.
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Bassi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bassi.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Bassi.
Bassi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bassi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alves throws a head kick but Bassi moves out of range.
Bassi attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
Bassi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bassi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bassi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Bassi coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves moves away from the strike by Bassi.
Alves raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bassi lands a nice looking body shot.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bassi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Bassi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves lands a head kick!
Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bassi. Those never looked like landing.
Bassi throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bassi. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Bassi - just one landing.
Bassi misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bassi. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassi looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bassi lands a jab to the nose.
Bassi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Alves lands a high kick!
Bassi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassi scores with a nice right hand.
Alves avoids the body shot from Bassi.
Alves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bassi momentarily.
A big right from Bassi misses.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bassi.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Bassi lands a body shot.
Leon Bassi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands with a hook. Bassi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bassi.
Bassi throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves has managed to clinch.
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bassi throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Bassi connects with the punch.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Bassi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bassi blocks a head kick by Alves.
Bassi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Alves lands but Bassi takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Bassi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bassi finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves's head.
Bassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Bassi.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Bassi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bassi moves away from the strike by Alves.
Alves defending well as Bassi loads up on a big left hand.
Bassi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bassi throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bassi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bassi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Bassi avoids the head kick by Alves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves slips under a jab from Bassi.
Bassi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandon Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bassi takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bassi walks into a jab.
Alves takes a swing at Bassi's ribcage but misses.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bassi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bassi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bassi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Bassi's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bassi misses with a looping left.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Bassi moves out of range easily.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Bassi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leon Bassi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bassi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bassi!
A relieved looking Leon Bassi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret The Grinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Caerwyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Grinder comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Energy. Luciano Caerwyn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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230 lbs
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235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bret The Grinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Caerwyn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caerwyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Grinder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caerwyn. The Grinder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caerwyn scores with a hook to the body. The Grinder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Grinder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Caerwyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caerwyn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caerwyn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The Grinder throws a looping overhand right but Caerwyn ducks down to avoid it.
The Grinder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Grinder attempts a counter takedown but Caerwyn avoids it well and moves away.
Caerwyn scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Caerwyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Grinder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caerwyn misses with a body shot.
The Grinder catches Caerwyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caerwyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Grinder was well out of range. Poor timing from Caerwyn.
The Grinder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from The Grinder misses its intended target.
The Grinder scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Luciano Caerwyn has been cut.
The Grinder lands with a right hand.
Caerwyn throws a body shot but no joy.
The Grinder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caerwyn just misses with a punch to the body.
The Grinder throws a looping overhand right but Caerwyn ducks down to avoid it.
The Grinder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caerwyn defends it nicely.
Caerwyn works The Grinder's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Caerwyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caerwyn scores with a body shot.
The Grinder lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Grinder circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Caerwyn to the canvas! Caerwyn doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - The Grinder keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bret The Grinder!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bret The Grinder made sure he mentioned Victory! Sports Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Arnold has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Great Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzo clinches.
Gonzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
A right hand to the body from Gonzo.
Gonzo has Arnold pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arnold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzo is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Gonzo to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold being controlled against the cage.
Gonzo stalling against the cage.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Gonzo avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arnold tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gonzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonzo.
Gonzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arnold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gonzo rushes Arnold and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold wants a takedown but no success here.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzo stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold jumps guard but Gonzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold takes a shot to the head.
Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonzo scores with a hook to the body.
Arnold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arnold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzo is defending well.
Gonzo is working Arnold over against the cage.
Arnold is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Gonzo.
Gonzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arnold's head.
Gonzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arnolds head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Gonzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arnold tries a body shot but Gonzo blocks it.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Gonzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzo.
Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonzo.
Good body shot from Gonzo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonzo.
Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonzo lands an uppercut.
Arnold is rocked!
Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Arnold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzo dips a shoulder and cracks Arnold with a mighty uppercut! Arnold falls back against the cage and Gonzo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Arnold is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gonzo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Great Gonzo!
During a confident post fight interview, Great Gonzo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kami Kazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kami Kazi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kami Kazi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazi scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kazi.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kazi lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Kazi takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kazi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gracie. Kazi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kami Kazi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dre Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinya Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Adams.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
Adams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Nakamura throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Adams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into Adams's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams wants to stand and escape but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nakamura passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adams is rocked!
Nakamura lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Adams! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nakamura jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Nakamura!
A very excited looking Shinya Nakamura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and WhatA Surprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
205 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Joey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, WhatA Surprise!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joey gets a takedown into half guard.
Surprise looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Surprise wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surprise is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Surprise trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joey moves out of range of the strikes.
Surprise swings for the body but Joey moves out of range.
WhatA Surprise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joey avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Surprise backs away, Joey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Joey misses its target.
Surprise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Surprise as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joey or perhaps it was just good defense by Surprise, which made it look bad.
Surprise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Surprise tries to clinch up but Joey circles away and keeps his distance.
Joey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Surprise misses with the combination.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tariq Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joey dives in and grabs Surprise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Surprise pushes down on Joey's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surprise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - Surprise coming out on top.
Surprise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joey manages to avoid it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Surprise has eaten all the pies!
Surprise misses with a wild combination.
Joey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joey shoots in and drives through. Surprise sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Surprise.
Joey is looking to counter with head kicks.
Surprise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Surprise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Surprise trying to control here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey tries to stand and escape but Surprise is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
WhatA Surprise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tariq Joey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Surprise throws a series of punches but Joey moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Surprise as Joey shoots in.
Joey takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joey.
Joey keeps the fight on the outside.
Joey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surprise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joey somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tariq Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey shoots and misses
and Surprise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Surprise looks to land a combination but Joey avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Joey misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise looks to score with a jab to the body but Joey is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Joey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surprise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Surprise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Surprise misses with a wild body shot.
Surprise dips to his left and cracks Joey with an uppercut!
WhatA Surprise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Surprise working for submissions but it's allowed Joey to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise trying to get back to full guard but Joey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Surprise tries to control Joey's body but Joey pushes him off. Surprise squirms to his side and now Joey has his back!
Joey is not going to allow Surprise to sit and survive in this position.
Surprise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joey wants to stand up but Surprise is stuck to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey has the hooks in. Surprise is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joey is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Surprise breaks Joey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Surprise working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Surprise wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Surprise looking to sit in guard and control but Joey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joey stopping the sweep attempt from Surprise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise wants to improve his position but instead Joey has moved into half guard.
Surprise wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surprise trying to control from the bottom.
Surprise wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Surprise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but WhatA Surprise will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tariq Joey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Joey or perhaps it was just good defense by Surprise, which made it look bad.
Joey slips a jab and a cross from Surprise.
Joey staying out of range there.
Joey misses with a takedown
and Surprise counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joey thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Surprise. No joy for Joey on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tariq Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joey or perhaps it was just good defense by Surprise, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Surprise defends well and Joey ends up having to push Surprise into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joey fails with the takedown
and Surprise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surprise lands with a cross.
Surprise scores with a sloppy right hand. Joey should have avoided that one.
Joey gets tackled into the cage by Surprise. Surprise maintains the clinch.
Joey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Surprise regains guard immediately.
Joey wants to get up but he can't break Surprise's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Surprise has his foot on Joey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joey works his way back into a safe position though.
Joey wants to stand but Surprise has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise is trying to keep Joey in close.
Surprise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Surprise wants to hit a switch here but Joey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Surprise there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey get's back to his feet.
Surprise looks to land a left hand but Joey moved out of range nicely.
Joey throws a big counter combination but Surprise scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joey shoots for a double leg takedown but Surprise sprawls well. He's pushed Joey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joey sets himself, and Surprise steps forward looking for the clinch! Joey avoids it this time.
Surprise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joey moves away.
Joey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tariq Joey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Joey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Surprise. No joy for Joey on that attempt.
Joey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surprise throws out the jab.
Joey avoids the body shot from Surprise.
Surprise closes the distance and pushes Joey back into the cage.
Surprise misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Surprise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey can't get the takedown.
Tariq Joey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
WhatA Surprise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Surprise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
WhatA Surprise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Surprise winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... WhatA Surprise!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Humble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Pavelic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante Pavelic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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245 lbs
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280 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Humble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Pavelic!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavelic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Simon Humble has been cut.
Pavelic closes the distance and pushes Humble back into the cage.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but Humble blocks with his arms.
Pavelic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Humble blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavelic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pavelic misses with a knee to the head.
Humble breaks from the clinch.
Humble misses with the combination.
Humble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavelic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Humble tries to move into range but Pavelic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pavelic takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Humble wants to break free but Pavelic has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humble's elbow.
Pavelic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavelic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Humble blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavelic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Humble is trying to force a seperation but Pavelic has the dominant position.
Pavelic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Humble has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Humble wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Pavelic scores with a knee to the head.
Simon Humble's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavelic looking to throw knees to the head but Humble is blocking nicely.
Humble takes a knee right on the jaw!
Humble is breathing heavily.
Pavelic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic pushes Humble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Pavelic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pavelic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Humble's face.
Simon Humble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic missing with knees to the body.
Pavelic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Humble is trying to break the clinch but Pavelic has him pressed against the cage.
Humble wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Pavelic.
Pavelic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pavelic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Humble backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic landing knees to the head.
Pavelic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pavelic scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavelic lands a knee to the head.
Pavelic connects with a knee to the head.
Pavelic lands a nice knee to the body.
Pavelic lands a hook that snaps the head of Humble backwards.
Jeez, Simon Humble's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pavelic working Humble over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavelic.
Pavelic tries a knee to the head but Humble blocks it.
Pavelic lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Pavelic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Humble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pavelic lands a high kick to the side of Humble's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Pavelic dives into guard, looking to finish.
Humble is rocked!
Pavelic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humble keeping moving, preventing Pavelic from controlling successfully.
Oh Humble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavelic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Humble, up you get!
Humble seems to have got his legs back now.
Humble misses with a two punch combination.
Pavelic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Humble.
Pavelic lands a leg kick that knocks Humble off balance momentarily.
Pavelic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pavelic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavelic circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Humble to the canvas! Humble doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pavelic keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Pavelic!
Ante Pavelic took some time post fight to say the following; 'ZA DOM SPREMNI'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Singer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lorde - Team . 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Singer!
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, Ernesto Panado!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panado tries for a takedown but Singer circles away easily
and Singer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singer throws the left hand but Panado avoids the punch easily.
Panado shoots in looking for a takedown but Singer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panado gets the takedown into side control.
Singer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singer thows a huge punch but Panado dodges it nicely.
Panado wants to get back to full guard.
Panado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Singer trying to control from half guard but Panado is working away.
Panado manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at The Warehouse inform us that Panado has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Singer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singer manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado passes Singer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Singer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Singer has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panado wants to free his trapped foot but Singer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Panado passes to full mount!
Panado is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Singer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Singer!
Panado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panado is on top in guard.
Panado advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panado advances to full mount.
Singer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panado is working for a guillotine from mount but Singer frees his head quite easily.
Panado looking for a guillotine from mount but Singer is having none of it.
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!
Panado with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Panado is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Singer is surviving well by controlling Panado's body position as best he can.
Panado wants to finish this one by submission but Singer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Panado.
Panado looking to secure an arm triangle but Singer defends it well.
Singer wants to hold on but Panado pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer is looking to improve his position but Panado isn't that keen on the idea.
Panado looking to secure an arm triangle but Singer defends it well.
Panado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Singer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Panado works to advance to full mount. Singer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Panado with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Panado has control of Singer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Singer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Singer tries to hold on but Panado postures up.
Singer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panado on the ground.
Panado with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Singer wants to control but Panado is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singer is looking to improve his position but Panado isn't that keen on the idea.
Panado working for a submission but Singer is keeping him at bay.
Panado goes for an armbar but Singer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Singer.
Panado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Singer's guard.
Panado passes Singer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panado is looking for a kimura but Singer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panado to get the leverage.
Panado seems to be working for a kimura but Singer defends the submission attempt.
Singer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Singer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panado tries to free his leg and advance position but Singer is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Panado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Panado shoots in and gets a takedown into Singer's guard.
Panado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Singer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panado.
Singer looking for submissions off his back.
Singer is trying to maintain the position but Panado is very close to passing his half guard.
Singer won't allow Panado to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado works his foot free and advances to mount.
Singer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Panado passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Singer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer tries to lock up and control but Panado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Panado is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Singer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Singer shrugs it off.
Panado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Panado looking for a guillotine from mount but Singer is having none of it.
Singer is working to get back to half guard.
Panado has control of Singer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Singer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Singer is trying to escape the mount.
Panado looking to secure an arm triangle but Singer defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panado prevents Singer from getting the reversal.
Panado has control of Singer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Singer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Panado working for a submission but Singer is keeping him at bay.
Singer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Singer is working hard here to advance position.
Panado is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Singer is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernesto Panado!
Ernesto Panado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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