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CCR 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Boult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Reynolds struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Josh Reynolds 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Boult!
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, Josh Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boult throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boult tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds throws a fast counter high kick but Boult manages to duck under it in time.
Boult throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boult.
Boult plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Josh Reynolds has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reynolds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boult throws a head kick that misses
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
Boult misses with a head kick.
Boult throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boult throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Boult.
Boult throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Boult tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boult tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Boult is having none of it.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Boult, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes Boult against the cage but Boult circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boult throws a quick counter head kick but Reynolds was just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Boult circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Boult.
Boult throws a head kick that misses.
Boult misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boult misses with a head kick.
Reynolds wants to counter the offense by Boult and move into the clinch position.
A head kick by Boult misses
and Reynolds counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Reynolds - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reynolds leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Reynolds's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Boult blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boult trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Boult throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boult.
Boult misses with a knee to the head.
Boult using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boult misses with a knee strike.
Boult scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boult.
Reynolds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boult scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boult tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds wants to take the fight to the mat but Boult manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reynolds takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Boult.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boult tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
Boult looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Boult tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
Boult prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Boult throws knees to the body.
Boult tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Boult takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boult lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boult tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boult managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds taking a breather.
Boult tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boult is keeping busy.
Boult tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Boult landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boult utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boult landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Boult forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kane Boult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Reynolds.
Boult with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boult avoids it.
Boult using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boult misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Boult with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boult is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Boult.
Boult lands a knee to the body.
Boult tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Boult avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Boult tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Boult dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Reynolds's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boult tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boult tries a head kick but it misses.
Boult lands a head kick. Reynolds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boult throws a head kick that misses.
Boult throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Boult.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Boult lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boult takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boult manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reynolds on his heels. He'll look to pass Reynolds's guard now, I'm sure.
Reynolds has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boult off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boult misses with a head kick.
Reynolds throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boult misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boult throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boult as he avoids it easily.
Boult throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Boult throws a head kick that misses.
Boult throws a sloppy head kick
and Reynolds counters with a series of strikes. Boult will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boult throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boult.
Boult throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boult as he avoids it easily.
Boult takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kane Boult is winning the standup battle so far.
Boult misses with a head kick.
Boult throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Boult tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boult fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Boult.
Boult tries a head kick but it misses.
Boult throws a head kick that misses.
Boult blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boult misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Boult.
A head kick misses from Boult.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Boult throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Boult is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Boult moves out of range.
Boult lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boult throws a head kick that misses.
Boult tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boult throws a head kick that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boult throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Boult.
Boult lands a head kick. Reynolds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reynolds throws a nice head kick!
Boult throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Boult misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Josh Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boult throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Boult throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boult connects with a high kick.
Boult tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boult tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds moves into range and clinches up with Boult.
Boult misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boult managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boult is keeping busy.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boult walks away with a smile on his face. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kane Boult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Reynolds.
Boult throws a nice head kick!
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Boult.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Boult.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Boult.
Boult moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReynolds.
Boult misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Boult dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Reynolds's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Boult, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes Boult against the cage but Boult circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boult throws a quick counter head kick but Reynolds was just out of range.
Boult tries a head kick but it misses.
Boult misses with a head kick.
Boult misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Boult moves out of range.
Boult throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boult throws a head kick that misses
and Reynolds counters with a one-two to the body.
Reynolds gets tackled into the cage by Boult. Boult maintains the clinch.
Boult with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boult trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Boult throws knees to the body.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boult blocks it with crossed arms.
Boult trying to land knees to the body.
Boult is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boult is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boult blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Boult blocks it.
Knees to the body from Boult.
Boult tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds is looking to break free of the clinch but Boult has double underhooks.
Boult connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boult landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boult trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kane Boult has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Boult turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boult with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Boult.
Boult with a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands a damaging elbow.
Boult connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reynolds's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Boult is blocking nicely.
Boult lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Boult missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boult has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boult with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boult with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boult tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Boult lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boult is keeping busy.
Boult connects with a knee to the head.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boult missing with knees to the body.
Boult landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boult tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch but Boult improves position.
Boult with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Reynolds - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boult crunches a lovely knee into Reynolds's ribcage.
Kane Boult is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boult missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Boult.
Boult avoids a wild elbow strike from Reynolds.
A knee to the head by Boult.
Boult scores a nice knee to the body.
Boult blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reynolds takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boult is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boult misses with a knee to the head.
Boult is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
Boult with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds tries to break the clinch but Boult is controlling the position.
Boult lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds avoiding damage as Boult throws knees to the body.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Boult throws knees to the body.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Boult has him pressed against the cage.
Josh Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane Boult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Reynolds.
Boult scores a nice knee to the body.
Boult with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boult tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Boult showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boult, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Boult!
A relieved looking Kane Boult thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Josh Reynolds was interviewed post fight and said 'we got tiny lilasagne'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taco Vaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ami Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ami Young struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taco Vaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ami Young!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaco misses with a wild body shot.
Vaco looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaco.
It looks like Ami Young has been cut.
Vaco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaco.
Young defending well as Vaco loads up on a big left hand.
Young tries to counter with a clinch but Vaco shakes him off and moves away.
Vaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
A big left from Vaco misses.
Vaco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Vaco.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaco.
Young changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vaco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Young working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vaco doesn't defend quickly enough and Young has managed to lock this one up! Can Vaco escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Young on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ami Young!
After the fight, Ami Young was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Castano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andro Juricic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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218 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaston Castano!
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, Andro Juricic!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castano forces Juricic back against the cage and clinches.
Juricic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castano prevents it.
Juricic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castano is defending well.
Castano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gaston Castano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andro Juricic.
Juricic looking for a takedown.
A short left from Castano.
Castano is trying to stall.
Juricic looking for a takedown.
Juricic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castano after a bit of a struggle.
Castano stalling in the clinch but Juricic improves position.
Castano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castano looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castano lands a nice uppercut.
Juricic looks winded!
Castano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Castano lands a hook that snaps the head of Juricic backwards.
Castano trying to stall but Juricic improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Castano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juricic backwards.
Juricic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Castano for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Castano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juricic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Juricic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Castano kicks Juricic off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castano forces Juricic back against the cage and clinches.
Juricic tries to score a body lock takedown but Castano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Castano.
Good body shot from Castano.
Castano is stalling here.
Castano lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Castano on the inside.
Castano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juricic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castano slowing the pace effectively.
Castano looking to stall.
Castano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Castano as the two fighters clinch.
Castano scores with a hook to the body.
Castano cracks Juricic with a nice body shot.
A short left from Castano.
Castano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juricic backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castano prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Castano scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castano taking a breather.
Castano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castano stalling in the clinch.
Castano digs a right hand underneath Juricic's ribcage. Juricic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castano lands with a short shot to the head.
Castano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castano avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castano lands with a light punch inside.
Juricic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castano is defending well.
Castano lands with a light punch inside.
Castano lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Castano as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Castano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Castano.
Castano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juricic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castano lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Castano.
Castano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juricic as Castano tries to tie him up.
Castano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castano scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castano avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Castano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Castano clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castano.
Castano lands a left hand.
Castano prevents the takedown attempt.
Juricic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Castano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Juricic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaston Castano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andro Juricic.
Castano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juricic backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juricic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castano after a bit of a struggle.
Juricic wants to take the fight to the mat but Castano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Juricic is breathing heavily.
Castano prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Castano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castano pushes Juricic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castano scores with a shot to the side of Juricic's head.
Castano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juricic backwards.
Castano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Juricic or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castano.
Juricic is rocked!
Castano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Juricic or not.
Castano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juricic is still on wobbly legs! Can Castano finish him?
Castano lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Juricic to his knees! Castano keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Castano!
Gaston Castano took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (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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171 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa takes one on the button.
Costa takes one to the side of the head.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costa.
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Costa tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Costa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Costa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Costa down.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva and Costa are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Silva throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Costa into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Silva knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xoa Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Sepultura - Attitude as his entrance music. Ken Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xoa Lim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lim looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Lim lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie tries to move into range but Lim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lim swinging wildly here.
Lim seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lim wants it to stay on the feet.
Lim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Lim tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xoa Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Gracie.
Nice sprawl there from Lim as Gracie shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lim counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie slips a jab from Lim.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lim defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Lim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lim scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lim counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie drops his hands momentarily. Lim doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gracie staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gracie doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xoa Lim!
The defeated Ken Gracie had this to say: 'Good fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Earl Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tan has chosen Tapau as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Earl Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cory Tan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tan.
Cory Tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tan counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Earl Allen has been cut.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tan pinned against the cage. Tan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen walks into a jab.
Tan missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Tan.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tan but Tan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tan pinned against the cage. Tan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Allen tries to counter with a takedown but Tan is quick to defend against it.
Tan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tan sprawls and moves away.
Allen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Tan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
Tan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Allen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Tan, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Tan against the cage but Tan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Allen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Tan!
Cory Tan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Meida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximiliano Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meridius has chosen Turn Down for What as his entrance music. Maximiliano Meridius struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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204 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Meida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximiliano Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meridius pinned against the cage. Meridius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meridius lands with a good body shot.
Meridius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius has closed the distance and engaged Meida in a clinch.
Meridius is stalling here.
Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Meridius digs a right hand underneath Meida's ribcage. Meida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meida backwards.
Meida successfully pulls guard.
Meridius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meida is working hard here to advance position.
Meida looking to control.
Meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meida controls Meridius momentarily but Meridius frees himself.
Meridius told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Meridius trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Meridius landing with the ground and pound.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses. Meida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meridius's guard. Nice move by Meida!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meida drops back looking for a leg! Meridius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meridius manages to kick Meida off! Meida jumps back into Meridius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meida is aware though and is defending well.
Meridius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Meridius has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Meida 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 Meridius.
Meida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meridius regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius actively working from the bottom here.
Meida prevents Meridius from improving his position.
Meida is working for a submission of some sort.
Meridius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meida 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Meida is working for a kimura but Meridius is defending it quite comfortably.
Meida is looking for a kimura here.
Meida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meridius gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meridius working for submissions but it's allowed Meida to get to half guard.
Meridius wants to improve his position but Meida is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maximiliano Meridius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meida dives in and grabs Meridius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meridius pushes down on Meida's head and hops out.
Meida gets tackled into the cage by Meridius. Meridius maintains the clinch.
Meridius has Meida pushed against the cage.
Meida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meridius walks away with a smile on his face. Meida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Meridius as he connects with a hook.
Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Thiago Meida has been cut.
Meridius has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Meridius.
Meida manages to pull guard.
Meridius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meridius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meridius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meridius slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meida controlling the position well.
Meridius is looking for a kimura here.
Meida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Meida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meida is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Meridius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meridius is working Meida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meida seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Meridius postures up.
Meridius looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meridius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meridius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meida trying to keep a closed guard but Meridius is proving a slippery customer.
Meida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meridius is looking to work some ground and pound but Meida has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius trying to control but Meida is working from the bottom.
Meridius is looking to work some ground and pound but Meida has wrist control.
Meida trying to control the position.
Meida keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
Meida is trying to keep Meridius in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Meida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meridius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meridius tries to free his leg and advance position but Meida is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Meida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meida shoots in for a takedown but Meridius shows good takedown defense.
Meida sets himself, and Meridius steps forward looking for the clinch! Meida avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meridius gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Meida is trying to maintain the position but Meridius is very close to passing his half guard.
Meida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meridius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meridius seems to be looking for submissions.
Meida trying to control here.
Meridius is trying to control the action in half guard but Meida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meida works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximiliano Meridius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Meida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Meida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meridius to score with a decent uppercut.
Meida shoots in for a takedown but Meridius shows good takedown defense.
Meida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meridius circles away.
Meridius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meridius rushes Meida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meida tries to pull guard but Meridius won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Meida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meridius walks away with a smile on his face. Meida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius lands with a nice combination. Meida backs away looking to recover.
Maximiliano Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meridius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximiliano Meridius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Meida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meridius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meridius pushes Meida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meida is trying to pull guard but Meridius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Meridius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meridius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meridius smiles and moves away.
Meridius has Meida up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Meridius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
Meridius turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meridius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meida keeps working.
Meridius lands a decent elbow from side control.
Meridius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Meida down.
Meridius is looking to take a break and control but Meida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meridius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meida tries to buck Meridius off but Meridius is having none of it.
Meridius tries for a kimura but Meida is defending well.
Meida is trying to improve his position.
Meridius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maximiliano Meridius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meida is holding Meridius down, trying to stall.
Meida is trying to escape the position but Meridius is controlling the position.
Maximiliano Meridius has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Meida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meridius is staying tight to Meida's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Meridius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meida is looking for a sweep.
Meridius lands a nice forearm strike.
Meida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meridius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Meridius.
Meida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thiago Meida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meridius content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximiliano Meridius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meridius 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 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximiliano Meridius!
A very excited looking Maximiliano Meridius 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Govan Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Thomas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Govan Aerts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aerts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas wants to stand but Aerts is controlling the position.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas trying to control the position here.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aerts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is pulling down on Aerts's head to control his posture.
Aerts advances to half guard.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Aerts wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aerts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Aerts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Aerts is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Aerts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aerts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Aerts wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Aerts.
Aerts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aerts trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Aerts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Aerts keeps trying to improve his position.
Aerts trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aerts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.
Aerts works his way into side control.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aerts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aerts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aerts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aerts swings around for an armbar but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aerts's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas trying to control but Aerts is working from the bottom.
Thomas forces his way into half guard.
Aerts moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Govan Aerts dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas drops Aerts with a left right combo! Thomas follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Govan Aerts has been cut.
Thomas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aerts!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aerts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas wants to control the pace but Aerts is squirming around nicely.
Thomas lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aerts tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Aerts gets back to half guard.
Aerts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aerts tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aerts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
Thomas passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts is trying to work for a sweep but Thomas has mounted him!
Aerts wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aerts can do to turn this around?
Thomas lands with some strikes.
Thomas postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Aerts badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Thomas around the waist but Thomas pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Thomas is the winner by TKO! Thomas jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Thomas!
Evan Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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