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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by White Zombie - Thunder Kiss '65 . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Matt Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Paul Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matt Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paul Gracie forces Matt Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Matt Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Paul Gracie with a knee to the head.
Paul Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paul Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paul Gracie has Matt Gracie pushed against the cage.
Paul Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Matt Gracie fails with the takedown.
Paul Gracie with a poor takedown
and Matt Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paul Gracie's guard now.
Matt Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Gracie.
Paul Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matt Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paul Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Gracie trying to control but Paul Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matt Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matt Gracie throws and elbow that misses. Paul Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matt Gracie's guard. Nice move by Paul Gracie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matt Gracie is trying to control the position but Paul Gracie postures up.
Matt Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matt Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Matt Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Matt Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paul Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matt Gracie kicks Paul Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Paul Gracie fails with the takedown
and Matt Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paul Gracie!
Paul Gracie looks gassed!
Matt Gracie unloading with bombs!
Paul Gracie wants to hold on but Matt Gracie pushes him away.
Matt Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matt Gracie trying to control but Paul Gracie is having none of it.
Paul Gracie tries to lock up and control but Matt Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Matt Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
Matt Gracie working Paul Gracie over with strikes here.
Paul Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matt Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paul Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Matt Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paul Gracie tries to lock up and control but Matt Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paul Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matt Gracie working for a submission but Paul Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Matt Gracie with shots to the head and body - Paul Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Matt Gracie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Paul Gracie turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Matt Gracie off and cradles Paul Gracie's limp body as Matt Gracie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matt Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Suazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brave has chosen Eco, Eco (somos de taleco) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rod Brave is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Suazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rod Brave!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brave gets a takedown into half guard.
Suazo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suazo tries to get out of the position.
Suazo wants to get back to his feet.
Brave thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brave prevents Suazo from standing back up.
Suazo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brave.
Brave thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suazo's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Brave.
Brave looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brave missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suazo keeping moving, preventing Brave from controlling successfully.
Brave pushing down on Suazo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave trying to control from half guard but Suazo is working away.
Brave has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suazo is trying to stand back up but Brave is controlling him
Brave is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Brave prevents Suazo from standing back up.
Suazo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brave does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brave swings for the body but Suazo moves out of range.
Suazo blocks a head kick by Brave.
Brave misses with a head kick.
Brave misses with a takedown attempt - Suazo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brave rushes Suazo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brave drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suazo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brave breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brave tries to bum rush Suazo with a series of wild strikes but Suazo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brave shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suazo defends it nicely.
Nicolas Suazo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Brave.
Brave bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brave is looking to take a break and control but Suazo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suazo pushes Brave away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brave gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brave stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brave closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brave passes to side control.
Brave tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Suazo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brave asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brave tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brave looks gassed!
Suazo is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Suazo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brave counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Suazo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brave lands a head kick!
Brave throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brave gets caught flat footed, as Suazo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brave is on top in guard.
Brave throwing strikes but missing.
Brave in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brave thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Brave dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brave plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brave shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Suazo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brave tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suazo advances to half guard.
Suazo uses his free foot to push down on Brave's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brave.
Suazo unloading with bombs!
Suazo lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suazo prevents Brave from getting the reversal.
Nicolas Suazo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brave regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brave works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suazo passes Brave's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suazo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suazo throwing shots but Brave is blocking nicely.
Suazo thows a huge punch but Brave dodges it nicely.
Brave is trying to get back to full guard.
Brave works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suazo prevents Brave from getting back to his feet.
Suazo pushes down on Brave's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suazo trying to pass the guard but Brave defending well.
Brave trying to hold on to Suazo's head to control him but Suazo postures up.
Suazo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suazo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brave's head.
Brave slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brave wants to stand up but Suazo is controlling him.
Suazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brave tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas Suazo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brave with a poor takedown
and Suazo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brave won't be happy with that.
Brave manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suazo is looking to advance position but Brave won't allow it.
Suazo stops Brave from getting back to his feet.
Suazo wants to pass the guard but Brave is defending well.
Brave is positioning himself well to prevent Suazo advancing to mount.
Suazo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suazo is pressing down on Brave's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brave is holding on for now.
Suazo throws a strike but Brave avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brave lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suazo!
Suazo really wants to buck Brave off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brave jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Suazo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Suazo pushes Brave away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brave gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brave wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suazo, who protects the arm well.
Suazo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brave is controlling him well.
Brave is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suazo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brave has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suazo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brave.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Suazo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brave looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Suazo tries to kick Brave off but Brave keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brave not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brave stops Suazo from getting back to his feet.
Brave is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brave throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suazo is staying active underneath Brave, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brave stands up from half guard.
Brave has his takedown stuffed
and Suazo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Suazo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suazo is looking to work some ground and pound but Brave has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suazo postures up in Brave's guard and throws a big left but Brave blocks it.
Suazo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brave not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suazo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brave is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brave is on top in guard.
Brave gets to his feet. Suazo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Brave.
Brave lands a head kick. Suazo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Suazo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brave kicks Suazo off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brave scores a takedown into full mount!
Suazo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Suazo tries to buck Brave off but Brave takes his back!
Brave looking for the choke from the back.
Suazo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brave.
Suazo is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brave tries to land a front kick but Suazo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suazo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suazo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Suazo wants to free his trapped foot but Brave is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brave pushes Suazo off and gets back to his feet.
Brave looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suazo misses with a takedown
and Brave counters with a thumping low kick.
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.
Brave throws a sloppy head kick and Suazo moves out of range easily.
Brave shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suazo is trying to defend but Brave finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Suazo kicks off Brave and gets to his feet.
Brave lands a high kick!
Brave throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brave throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brave throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suazo on the side of the head.
Suazo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brave.
Brave swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rod Brave.
I think Brave has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicolas Suazo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remero Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Goldstein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remero Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Goldstein's head and hops out.
Riggs misses with a takedown
and Goldstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein preventing the sweep.
Goldstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goldstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riggs wants to stand and escape but Goldstein is having none of it.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riggs is on top in guard.
Riggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldstein is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Goldstein has his foot on Riggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riggs works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein looking for a guillotine here but Riggs defends easily.
Riggs working some strikes from top position.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Riggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Goldstein keeping full guard, as Riggs tries to pass.
Goldstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riggs controls the pace.
Goldstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Riggs won't allow Goldstein to sweep him here.
Goldstein working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.
Riggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riggs cracks Goldstein with a big right hand but Goldstein just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goldstein is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riggs cracks Goldstein with a big right hand but Goldstein just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to advance to mount but Goldstein denies him.
Riggs wants to control but Goldstein is keeping him busy.
Goldstein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Riggs off and has taken his back!
Goldstein working for the choke.
Goldstein looking for the choke from the back.
Riggs is in bad spot here.
Riggs wants to control his opponent's hands but Goldstein gets his hands free.
Riggs is trying to break free.
Goldstein is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Riggs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldstein is persistently looking for the submission but Riggs is defending it well.
Goldstein controlling well, preventing Riggs from escaping the position.
Goldstein gets his hands free as Riggs looks to control.
Riggs prevents Goldstein from getting a body triangle.
Goldstein gets his hands free as Riggs looks to control.
Riggs breaks Goldstein's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riggs misses with a takedown
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riggs won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Goldstein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goldstein wants to control but Riggs is keeping him busy.
Riggs actively working from the bottom here.
Goldstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riggs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riggs wants to get back to his feet.
Goldstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riggs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goldstein is trying to defend but Riggs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riggs drops an elbow to the side of Goldstein's head.
Riggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working.
Goldstein has hold of Riggs's hands but Riggs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Riggs.
Goldstein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs working over Goldstein with some ground and pound. Goldstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein trying to control but Riggs postures up.
Riggs wants to take a breather but Goldstein is having none of it.
Goldstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riggs lands a few punches from side control.
Riggs working away.
Riggs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goldstein to see if he's OK.
Goldstein sneaks back into half guard.
Riggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Riggs there.
Riggs slips a nice elbow through Goldstein's hands, connecting with Goldstein's forehead.
Riggs working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldstein is trying to control but can't.
Riggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldstein is staying active underneath Riggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldstein has hold of Riggs's hands but Riggs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Riggs.
Riggs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldstein moves into full guard.
Goldstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Goldstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Riggs is working Goldstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldstein controls Riggs momentarily but Riggs frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldstein fails with the takedown
and Riggs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riggs working over Goldstein with some ground and pound. Goldstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goldstein trying to control but Riggs postures up.
Riggs is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remero Riggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Riggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riggs somewhat.
Goldstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riggs.
Goldstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riggs trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Goldstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riggs postures up and lands a big shot to Goldstein's brow.
Goldstein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldstein is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riggs moves into the clinch successfully.
Riggs tries to pull guard but Goldstein won't allow it.
Goldstein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riggs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goldstein was covering up waiting for the punch and Riggs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riggs trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Riggs looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riggs!
Goldstein wants to control the pace but Riggs is squirming around nicely.
Goldstein pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Riggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldstein seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Riggs is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs tries to hold on but Goldstein postures up.
Riggs can't escape the position.
Goldstein is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Riggs to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Riggs shrugs it off.
Goldstein with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Riggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Goldstein's attempts to control the action.
Riggs working to try and regain half guard.
Riggs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Riggs pushing down on Goldstein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riggs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remero Riggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remero Riggs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Guenette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guenette comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Beating on Death's Door. Dan Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Travis Guenette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guenette looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guenette seems to be looking for submissions.
Guenette is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Guenette is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Guenette is keeping busy.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guenette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guenette is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Guenette eventually gives up the hold.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guenette is working away from the top position though.
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.
Guenette uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
Guenette prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Silva tries to improve his position but instead Guenette has taken his back!
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guenette avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Guenette has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Guenette looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guenette is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Silva trying to control the hands but Guenette won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Guenette dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guenette. Guenette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Travis Guenette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Guenette pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guenette is defended easily by Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guenette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guenette shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Guenette is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva wants to stand back up but Guenette manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Guenette working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guenette swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guenette's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guenette has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guenette is proving hard to escape from.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva trying to control but Guenette is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guenette trying to control the position here.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guenette is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva passes Guenette's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Guenette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guenette desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Guenette wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guenette wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Guenette will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guenette slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Guenette closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Guenette getting side control.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to control.
Guenette stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Guenette is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guenette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guenette drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guenette has Silva in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guenette holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guenette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guenette is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva trying to control but Guenette is working from the bottom.
Guenette is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guenette looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guenette has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guenette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Guenette to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Yohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Andre Yohan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andre Yohan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Yohan!
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, Akira Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Yohan thows a body shot but no joy.
Yohan scores with a three punch combo!
Yohan lands a jab.
Yohan misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Yohan scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva drives through and clinches with Yohan against the cage.
Yohan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yohan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yohan regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yohan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yohan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva trying to control but Yohan is working from the bottom.
Yohan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yohan is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yohan is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva passes Yohan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stops Yohan from getting back to his feet.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Yohan's head.
Yohan tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Yohan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Yohan biding his time, controlling Silva.
Yohan is controlling the position but Silva somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Yohan seems content to control.
Yohan trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Yohan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
Yohan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yohan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yohan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yohan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Yohan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yohan throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Yohan tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Yohan throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Yohan.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yohan was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yohan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva postures up in Yohan's guard and throws a big left but Yohan blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Yohan dominated that round.
That's time! Yohan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yohan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Yohan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yohan is looking to improve his position.
Yohan is working hard here to advance position.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Silva working Yohan over with strikes.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yohan defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to advance position but Yohan won't allow it.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yohan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Yohan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Yohan gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yohan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yohan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Yohan from standing up.
Yohan trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Yohan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva trying to control but Yohan is working from the bottom.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yohan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yohan is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Yohan misses.
Yohan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yohan takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yohan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yohan fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yohan's head.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Yohan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva moves into full mount! Yohan won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yohan hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Yohan.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Yohan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yohan misses with a body shot.
A combination from Yohan does no damage.
Yohan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yohan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva looks for a takedown but Yohan sprawls well.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yohan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andre Yohan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Yohan misses.
Andre Yohan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yohan connects with a single shot there.
Yohan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yohan gets back to full guard.
Akira Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva postures up in Yohan's guard and throws a big left but Yohan blocks it.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yohan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yohan wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva is working Yohan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yohan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yohan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andre Yohan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yohan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yohan missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Yohan.
Andre Yohan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yohan looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Yohan scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yohan connects with a jab.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Yohan works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Yohan tries to clinch up.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yohan counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yohan thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yohan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yohan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yohan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yohan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Yohan's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Yohan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yohan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Yohan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jammy Stoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kanye West - Stronger. Dante Fedor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jammy Stoney's chin.
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210 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jammy Stoney!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoney scores with a hook.
Fedor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stoney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fedor backs up against the cage.
Stoney stuffs the takedown.
Fedor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fedor shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Stoney.
Stoney connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedor tries for a takedown but Stoney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Stoney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoney.
It looks like Dante Fedor has been cut.
Fedor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoney is able to avoid easily.
Stoney lands with an uppercut that bounces Fedor off the cage and back into rage.
Stoney drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fedor right on the button. Fedor goes down! Stoney follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stoney gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jammy Stoney!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hamill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chucky Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chucky Little will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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, Matt Hamill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chucky Little!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Little.
Little displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamill.
Hamill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Little as he avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Little.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little cracks Hamill with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hamill looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Little finish him?
Hamill is rocked!
Matt Hamill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little lands a big head kick that sends Hamill to the canvas! Little follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chucky Little!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CK Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CK Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen throws a shot from downtown. Nogueira moves away and avoids it.
Chen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chen.
Nogueira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chen misses with an uppercut. Nogueira saw that one coming.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Chen circles away.
Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Chen in a clinch.
Nogueira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Chen does no damage.
Chen throws a lazy head kick
and Nogueira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chen takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like CK Chen has been cut.
Nogueira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chen misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
Chen cracks Nogueira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Chen moves out of range easily.
Chen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nogueira! Chen is out on his feet! Nogueira rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Chen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Chen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Nogueira!
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