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CWFL Night of the Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Brothers. The key to victory for Rodrigo Reis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
Reis is controlling Silva's posture.
Reis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Reis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is trying to control the position but Reis postures up.
Reis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reis connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva throws a series of punches but Reis avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reis. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Reis moves out of range easily.
Rodrigo Reis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reis backs up against the cage.
Reis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reis manages to avoid it.
Reis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Reis fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva pushing down on Reis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reis trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reis's head.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reis has worked his arm free - good work by Reis!
Reis wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reis is looking to reverse the position.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva staying calm.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reis.
Reis lands an overhand right.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Silva is trying to control here but Reis has managed to regain half guard.
Reis is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenardo Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reis is controlling Silva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva wants to take a breather but Reis is having none of it.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reis keeps working.
Reis wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reis at a distance.
Reis looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reis. Reis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva lands a jab to Reis's midsection.
Reis throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva digs a good hook to Reis's body.
Rodrigo Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Reis working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva stands up over Reis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Reis blocks nicely.
Reis looking for a sweep. Not yet Reis, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reis was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Reis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Reis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reis has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reis!
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Reis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Silva controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenardo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reis missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Reis cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reis looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Reis throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Reis.
Reis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reis did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Reis defends it.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Reis's head.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reis sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reis gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reis's guard.
Silva wants to control but Reis is keeping him busy.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis gets back to full guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Reis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Reis keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reis dives on top into guard.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodrigo Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is working Reis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenardo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Glenardo Silva!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Glenardo Silva!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Glenardo Silva!
Glenardo Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sarah Northcote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oro Sein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oro Sein will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sarah Northcote!
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, Oro Sein!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northcote is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Northcote shoots in but Sein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sein looks to score with a jab to the body but Northcote is just out of range.
Northcote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarah Northcote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northcote has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oro Sein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sein. Northcote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northcote was well out of range. Poor timing from Sein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sein misses with a series of wild punches.
Sein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Northcote looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sein trying to control but Northcote postures up.
Northcote thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sein's head.
Northcote seems to be working for a kimura but Sein defends the submission attempt.
Northcote tries to pass to full mount but Sein defends it.
Sein pushes Northcote off looking to stand but Northcote dives back in and keeps control.
Northcote is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sein wants to get back to full guard.
Northcote trying to control the action but Sein is working from the bottom.
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.
Northcote is looking for a kimura here.
Northcote is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Northcote is breathing heavily.
Sein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Northcote is working for a kimura but Sein is defending it quite comfortably.
Sein manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sein keeping moving, preventing Northcote from controlling successfully.
Northcote missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Northcote trying to control the position from guard on top but Sein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northcote is pushing down on Sein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sein is fighting to maintain full guard but Northcote has managed to sneak the leg through.
Northcote controlling the action here.
Sein wants to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Northcote prevents Sein from improving his position.
Sein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Northcote. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Northcote is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sein sees it coming and defends easily.
Sein is trying to stand.
Northcote is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sein is trying to stand up here but Northcote is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sein is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarah Northcote dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to de liver by Sein. Beautiful body shot.
Northcote doesn't manage to clinch there - Sein circles away.
Northcote shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Northcote is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Northcote.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northcote seems to be looking for submissions.
Northcote is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Northcote.
Sein missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sein is just riding it out for now. Northcote eventually gives up the hold.
Northcote is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sein tries to kick Northcote off but Northcote keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sein punching from the bottom.
Sein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northcote's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northcote's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sein controlling from the back.
Northcote trying to control the action but Sein just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sein's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Northcote turns into Sein and is now in his guard.
Northcote trying to control but Sein is working from the bottom.
Northcote cracks Sein with a solid left hand.
Northcote passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Northcote.
Sein is trying to get back to full guard.
Sein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sein is staying active underneath Northcote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sein wants to control but Northcote is keeping busy.
Northcote is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Northcote is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sein is trying to get back to full guard.
Sein trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Northcote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Northcote is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sein is not content to let Northcote control the position.
Sein gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northcote drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Northcote jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Northcote pushing down on Sein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarah Northcote dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sein misses the shot to the body.
Northcote shoots in for a takedown but Sein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sein scores with a nice strike.
Sein scores with the left hand. Northcote knows he should have avoided that one.
Sein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Northcote rather than just go for the knockout.
Northcote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sein circles away.
Northcote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Northcote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sein as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarah Northcote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sein throws a body punch but Northcote moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sein lands a jab to Northcote's midsection.
Northcote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sein lands with a good body shot.
Sein fails to land with a series of punches.
Sein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northcote.
Nice body punch from Sein.
Danga de danga de dang - Sein scores with a four punch combination!
Northcote fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sein avoids it really well and circles away.
Sein catches Northcote with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Northcote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Northcote shoots in for a takedown but Sein shows good takedown defense.
Northcote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northcote was well out of range. Poor timing from Sein.
Northcote is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sein.
Nice uppercut lands for Sein. That snapped Northcote's head back.
Sein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Northcote circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcote tries to move into range but Sein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sein lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Northcote with that takedown attempt.
Northcote shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sein defends it nicely.
Sein works over Northcote's head and body with a nice combination.
Sein swinging wildly here.
Northcote takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sein lands a jab-cross combination.
Sein works over Northcote's head and body with a nice combination.
Sein looks to land a combination. Northcote sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Northcote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sein circles away.
Sein stuns Northcote with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Northcote momentarily.
Oro Sein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sein lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Northcote 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oro Sein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Northcote 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Oro Sein!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Oro Sein!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Oro Sein!
Oro Sein wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Bradsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Empire State of Mind. Bradsted has chosen Dawn of Demise - ...and blood will flow as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenneth Bradsted!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradsted's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bradsted duly obliges.
Bradsted with a nice cross.
Belfort misses with a hook.
A jab from Bradsted does it's job there.
Bradsted lands an overhand right.
Belfort throws a shot from downtown. Bradsted moves away and avoids it.
Bradsted bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bradsted connects with a jab.
Bradsted slips under a jab.
Belfort misses with a combination
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradsted circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Belfort to the canvas! Belfort doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bradsted keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Bradsted!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankenship comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man's Party. 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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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley is trying to drag Blankenship to the mat but Blankenship just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barkley can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley pulls Blankenship into guard.
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Barkley has wrist control.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing Blankenship from standing up.
Blankenship looking to pass the guard.
Barkley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barkley is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship postures up in Barkley's guard and throws a big left but Barkley blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blankenship fails to land with a series of punches.
Blankenship lands with a cross.
Blankenship throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Blankenship closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blankenship moves into the clinch successfully.
Blankenship lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship is working Barkley over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Blankenship.
A frustrated look appears on Blankenship's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barkley goes for a takedown attempt but Blankenship pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barkley.
Blankenship gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blankenship slowing the pace effectively.
Blankenship manages to break the clinch.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blankenship but Blankenship pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blankenship moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blankenship dips to his left and cracks Barkley with an uppercut!
Blankenship scores with a jab to the head.
Blankenship instigates a clinch.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blankenship escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blankenship rushes Barkley and presses him up against the cage.
Blankenship presses Barkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blankenship throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Blankenship is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blankenship is pushing Barkley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blankenship comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship effectively controlling the action here.
Blankenship lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blankenship breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blankenship throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barkley.
Blankenship has Barkley up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Blankenship as the two fighters clinch.
Blankenship pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Blankenship.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship lands a left and a right that send Barkley crashing to the mat, dazed. Blankenship thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Barkley is rocked!
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!
Blankenship gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship is pressed up against the cage. Barkley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blankenship down to the mat. Blankenship avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blankenship forces Barkley back against the cage and clinches.
Blankenship escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blankenship throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blankenship paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blankenship lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blankenship scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barkley doesn't seem bothered though.
Blankenship ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blankenship ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barkley takes one on the button.
Barkley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blankenship was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blankenship lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blankenship lands with an overhand left.
Blankenship scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blankenship fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barkley needs to keep his hands up - Blankenship had a free shot at his head there.
Blankenship lands with a slapping head kick.
Barkley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blankenship to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blankenship trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barkley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blankenship is one step ahead there.
Barkley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barkley is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barkley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blankenship has managed to clinch.
Blankenship manages to break the clinch.
Blankenship gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blankenship scores with a hook to the body.
Blankenship controlling the action here for a moment.
Blankenship lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blankenship's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenny Blankenship is winning the standup battle so far.
Blankenship gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blankenship breaks the clinch.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barkley shoots in and drives through. Blankenship sprawls well.
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches.
Blankenship makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Blankenship.
Blankenship pushes Barkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blankenship.
Blankenship pushes Barkley up against the cage in a clinch.
Blankenship breaks the clinch.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blankenship misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley with a poor takedown
and Blankenship counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barkley.
Blankenship closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blankenship lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blankenship scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blankenship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
Blankenship lands with a right hand.
Blankenship scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barkley doesn't seem bothered though.
Blankenship darts in and clinches Barkley up against the cage.
Blankenship displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barkley up against the cage.
Barkley tries for a takedown but Blankenship manages to get underhooks.
Barkley pushes off an throws an elbow but Blankenship leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blankenship wants to break free but Barkley has control.
Blankenship can't break the clinch.
Blankenship breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Blankenship tests Barkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barkley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blankenship works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barkley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barkley postures up.
Barkley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barkley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Barkley tries to land a front kick but Blankenship steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blankenship's waist but Blankenship gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barkley off to one side.
Blankenship looks to land a combination. Barkley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blankenship closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barkley tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Blankenship sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blankenship looking to control but Barkley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blankenship manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barkley manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Blankenship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barkley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blankenship has managed to get both his arms back between Barkley's legs - danger averted.
Blankenship has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blankenship pushing down on Barkley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blankenship wants to stand up but Barkley has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barkley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blankenship stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barkley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barkley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Blankenship tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barkley's guard.
Kenny Blankenship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barkley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blankenship!
Blankenship is trying desperately to improve position.
Blankenship is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barkley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blankenship hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley working for a submission but Blankenship is keeping him at bay.
Blankenship tries to lock up and control but Barkley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barkley tries to control but Blankenship wriggling away.
Barkley breaks from Blankenship's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blankenship tries to hold on but Barkley pushes him away.
Benjamin Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blankenship is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Blankenship can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blankenship is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Blankenship is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barkley working for a guillotine from mount but Blankenship is in no mood to give up.
Blankenship squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Blankenship 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.
Barkley wants to finish this one by submission but Blankenship is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barkley.
Barkley jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blankenship is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blankenship and Barkley has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kenny Blankenship is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blankenship sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benjamin Barkley.
I think Blankenship 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Kenny Blankenship!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Kenny Blankenship!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
210 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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21
217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitchell Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shui Bai closes the distance and clinches up with Joseph, looking for a takedown. Shui Bai pushes Joseph against the cage but Joseph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joseph throws a head kick but Shui Bai moves out of range.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shui Bai but Shui Bai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shui Bai shoots in and bounces Joseph off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Shui Bai drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shui Bai as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Joseph screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shui Bai! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chen Shui Bai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richter Alastrasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ride Of The Valkyries. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alastrasz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alastrasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Alastrasz.
Bradley scores with a spinning back kick!
Alastrasz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Richter Alastrasz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alastrasz throws out a loose jab but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley misses with a straight right.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alastrasz looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
Alastrasz throws a hook but Bradley blocks it.
Alastrasz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alastrasz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alastrasz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bradley counters with a nice right hand that sends Alastrasz toppling to the canvas! Alastrasz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bradley finish him?!
Alastrasz is rocked!
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Alastrasz ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley throws a hook but Alastrasz blocks it.
Alastrasz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz is nestled in close to Bradley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bradley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bradley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bradley is trying to stand up here but Alastrasz is controlling him well.
Alastrasz trying to mount his opponent but Bradley defends it.
Bradley trying to control here.
Bradley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bradley trying to strike off his back.
Bradley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alastrasz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alastrasz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Alastrasz checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley looks for a takedown but Alastrasz sprawls well.
Alastrasz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Richter Alastrasz's cut even more.
Bradley tries to bum rush Alastrasz with a series of wild strikes but Alastrasz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alastrasz slips a straight right by Bradley.
Bradley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradley works Alastrasz's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alastrasz. Bradley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alastrasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alastrasz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley trying to control here.
Bradley gets back to full guard.
Bradley working a defensive guard but Alastrasz passes into half guard.
Bradley trying to hold on to Alastrasz's head to control him but Alastrasz postures up.
Alastrasz is keen to just control but Bradley is a slippery customer.
Bradley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Alastrasz there.
Alastrasz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alastrasz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradley has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to control but Alastrasz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alastrasz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bradley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alastrasz pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradley is staying active underneath Alastrasz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bradley wants to improve his position but Alastrasz is controlling well.
Alastrasz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradley is just riding it out for now. Alastrasz eventually gives up the hold.
Alastrasz drops an elbow to the side of Bradley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richter Alastrasz'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.
Alastrasz moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
The crowd cheers as Alastrasz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bradley doesn't seem phased though.
Bradley slips a jab from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alastrasz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bradley checks a low kick from Alastrasz.
Bradley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alastrasz. Alastrasz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bradley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alastrasz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alastrasz checks a leg kick.
Richter Alastrasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alastrasz loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.
Alastrasz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alastrasz cracks Bradley with a big right hand but Bradley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bradley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to control Alastrasz's posture but Alastrasz avoids it.
Bradley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bradley is refusing to be controlled, as Alastrasz sits in half guard.
Bradley wants to get back to full guard.
Bradley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alastrasz misses with a body shot
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Alastrasz walks into a straight right hand from Bradley.
Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alastrasz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz misses with a straight left.
Alastrasz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradley can pounce on him.
Alastrasz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradley gets back to full guard.
Bradley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz stopping the sweep attempt from Bradley.
Bradley is looking for a triangle but Alastrasz pushes his legs off easily.
Alastrasz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradley working a defensive guard but Alastrasz manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alastrasz working away.
Alastrasz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bradley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alastrasz but great work by Bradley.
Alastrasz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bradley throwing strikes but Alastrasz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bradley sneaks back into half guard.
Alastrasz wants to control but Bradley is keeping him busy.
Alastrasz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alastrasz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bradley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tries to roll over but Alastrasz keeps him under control.
Bradley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alastrasz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alastrasz's back!
Alastrasz trying to control the position but Bradley manages to sink in the hooks.
Alastrasz avoids the strikes from Bradley.
Alastrasz avoids the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley is hanging on to Alastrasz's back as he tries to escape.
Alastrasz staying busy and making it hard for Bradley to control.
Alastrasz is in a bad position with Bradley working for a choke. Alastrasz manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Bradley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alastrasz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bradley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alastrasz has managed to get both his arms back between Bradley's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bradley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richter Alastrasz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alastrasz throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alastrasz fails to land the takedown.
Alastrasz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bradley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alastrasz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradley.
Alastrasz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradley is fending him off so far but Alastrasz persists. Nope, Bradley circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Alastrasz misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastrasz throws a lazy right hand but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradley fails to land with a series of punches.
Alastrasz throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
Alastrasz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradley avoids it really well and circles away.
Dan Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richter Alastrasz.
Alastrasz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alastrasz misses with a straight right.
Alastrasz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alastrasz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradley stalks Alastrasz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alastrasz's face. Alastrasz staggers backwards, shaken.
Alastrasz misses the jab.
Bradley lands with a straight right. Alastrasz didn't see that one coming.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Alastrasz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alastrasz misses with a body shot
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alastrasz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Alastrasz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradley finish him?
The cut above Richter Alastrasz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alastrasz ducks right into an uppercut from Bradley.
Dan Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Alastrasz seems to have recovered his senses.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alastrasz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alastrasz throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
Bradley looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradley, not yet.
Bradley keeping full guard, as Alastrasz tries to pass.
Richter Alastrasz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradley's head.
Alastrasz stands up over Bradley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bradley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bradley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alastrasz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bradley pushes a forearm under Alastrasz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alastrasz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Bradley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huey Law will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huey Law!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
Law fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Gray both land. Nice combination.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Law slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
Law moves away from the strike by Gray.
Law shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gray digs a good body shot into Law's ribs.
Gray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Law counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
Gray misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law misses with the combination.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Law at a distance.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Law saw that one coming.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Gray swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Law is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gray is defended easily by Law.
A big right from Gray misses.
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Law has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gray showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
Gray throwing shots but Law is blocking nicely.
Gray is trying to control the action in half guard but Law is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gray seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Law has recovered full guard.
Gray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gray throwing strikes from guard but Law blocks nicely.
Law keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gray 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.
Gray misses with the combination.
Mel Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Law sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Law tries to clinch up.
Huey Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Law defends it well.
Gray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Law does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gray lands with a punch from half guard.
Law is staying active underneath Gray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Law doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gray.
Gray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Law's head.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Law.
Law fails with the takedown.
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.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Law's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Law to counter with a crisp jab.
Law scores with a three punch combo!
Law rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Gray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Law wants to stall.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray dodges an elbow strike from Law.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Law won't allow it.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gray misses the jab.
Law takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Law is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Law in his tracks.
Law walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Gray misses.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Law!
Gray throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Law leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mel Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Nice takedown defense from Law. No joy for Gray on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Mel Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Law's waist but Law gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gray off to one side.
Law lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Law. That one must have hurt.
Law lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Law defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gray.
Law lands a lovely overhand right.
Gray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Law.
Law gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Law lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law lands a knee to the head.
Law's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gray dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gray bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Law, who protects the arm well.
Gray lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gray misses with the ground and pound.
Gray tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Law explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gray shoots in but Law avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Law darts in trying to clinch
and Gray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gray stalling away here and it's allowed Law to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gray throws a strike but Law rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gray is looking for a triangle here but Law uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Law decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gray to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law slips under a jab.
Law steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Law instigates a clinch.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Gray tries to circle away but Law has him pinned against the cage.
Law creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gray's defenses.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law working aggressively here.
Law prevents Gray from breaking the clinch.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Gray blocks with his arms.
Gray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gray's face.
Law tries to stall but Gray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Law is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
Gray tries to circle away but Law has him pinned against the cage.
Gray tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Law.
Huey Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Law is looking to control Gray's arms but Gray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Law has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mel Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray, 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 for Mel Gray!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mel Gray!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Mel Gray!
Mel Gray wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bodybag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bodybag is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
170 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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20
182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Bodybag!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giorgio Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodybag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bodybag is breathing heavily.
Jacques drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacques showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jacques trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bodybag being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacques throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bodybag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacques is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jacques thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacques is looking to work some ground and pound but Bodybag has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacques jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacques controlling from the top position.
I looks like Jacques might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bodybag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jacques slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacques in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bodybag tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jacques!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Jacques!
Giorgio Jacques is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kongo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Cheick Kongo enters the cage!
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22
280 lbs
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25
240 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lorenzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheick Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kongo, right into the meat.
Kongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lorenzo.
Kongo throws out a leg kick but Lorenzo moves out of range and Kongo only half commits.
Nice shot lands for Kongo.
It looks like Roger Lorenzo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kongo moves away.
Lorenzo swings for the body but Kongo moves out of range.
Kongo moves out of range as Lorenzo strikes.
Lorenzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kongo throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lorenzo.
Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lorenzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kongo manages to avoid it.
Kongo scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Kongo.
Nice defenses there by Kongo.
Kongo thumps Lorenzo with a low kick.
Lorenzo blocks a head kick by Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kongo.
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo throws a hook but Kongo blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Kongo.
Kongo scores with a leg kick.
Lorenzo takes a swing at Kongo's ribcage but misses.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Lorenzo moves out of range easily.
Lorenzo checks a low kick from Kongo.
Kongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lorenzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lorenzo.
Kongo is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kongo wants to get back to his feet but Lorenzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo preventing the sweep.
Kongo working a defensive guard here.
Lorenzo throwing strikes from guard but Kongo blocks nicely.
Kongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lorenzo preventing the sweep.
Lorenzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kongo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kongo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kongo.
Lorenzo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kongo is looking to slow Lorenzo down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kongo.
Kongo lands a left and a right that send Lorenzo crashing to the mat, dazed. Kongo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Lorenzo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kongo cracks the inside of Lorenzo's front leg.
Kongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lorenzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kongo throws a right and a left that Lorenzo avoids nicely.
Kongo lands a big head kick that sends Lorenzo tumbling to the mat! Kongo takes a step backwards and waves Lorenzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Lorenzo moves out of range easily.
Lorenzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kongo lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Lorenzo crumples to the floor! Kongo milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cheick Kongo!
Cheick Kongo is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Jr Emilianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PRIDE > UFC. Fedor Jr Emilianko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Jr Emilianko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilianko throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emilianko.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emilianko.
Emilianko trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Emilianko throws a strike aimed at the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira avoids it well.
Oliveira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Emilianko.
Emilianko throwing strikes but Oliveira manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Oliveira works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Emilianko struggling a bit here.
Emilianko manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emilianko's head.
Oliveira drops an elbow to the side of Emilianko's head.
Emilianko is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emilianko tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Emilianko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!
Emilianko throwing sloppy strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emilianko is looking to control Oliveira but Oliveira is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Emilianko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Oliveira doesn't escape.
Oliveira looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Oliveira showing good submission defense here.
Emilianko struggling to land strikes to the head as Oliveira covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Will Emilianko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Emilianko lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Oliveira hold on?!
Emilianko thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emilianko gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Oliveira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Emilianko's guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
Oliveira thows a big elbow that misses.
Emilianko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Emilianko keeps moving.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Emilianko has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Emilianko.
Emilianko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Jr Emilianko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emilianko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Emilianko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emilianko misses the jab.
Emilianko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
Emilianko misses with a body shot.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Emilianko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emilianko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Emilianko avoids the punch easily.
Emilianko moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emilianko has time to react.
Emilianko throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Emilianko only half commits.
A shot to the body from Oliveira misses
and Emilianko counters with a good low kick that Oliveira was not able to check.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emilianko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emilianko rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Emilianko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emilianko throws a low kick, looking for Oliveira's leg but Oliveira calmly moves out of range.
Emilianko throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko misses with a low kick.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emilianko.
Emilianko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emilianko was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Emilianko is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Emilianko.
Emilianko thows a body kick. Oliveira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Emilianko.
Emilianko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Emilianko moves out of range.
No luck for Emilianko with that takedown attempt.
Emilianko thumps Oliveira with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Emilianko slips under a jab.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Emilianko.
Emilianko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emilianko tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emilianko.
Oliveira throws a hook but Emilianko avoids it easily.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emilianko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emilianko lands a jab to the nose.
Emilianko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Fedor Jr Emilianko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Fabio Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Emilianko moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedor Jr Emilianko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emilianko looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Jr Emilianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Emilianko is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Jr Emilianko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emilianko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emilianko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emilianko, right into the meat.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emilianko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emilianko throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliveira as he connects with a hook.
Emilianko avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Emilianko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oliveira takes a step back to recover.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emilianko is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Emilianko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emilianko.
Emilianko scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Emilianko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emilianko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emilianko winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira is not content to let Emilianko control the position.
Emilianko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emilianko misses with a head shot. Oliveira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Emilianko trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Emilianko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emilianko stands and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Emilianko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Emilianko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oliveira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Emilianko connects with a decent elbow.
Emilianko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Emilianko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emilianko trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Jr Emilianko clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Emilianko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emilianko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oliveira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emilianko misses with a looping left.
Oliveira stalks Emilianko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emilianko's face. Emilianko staggers backwards, shaken.
Emilianko tries to land a leg kick but Oliveira saw it coming and moves away.
Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emilianko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emilianko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emilianko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emilianko, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Emilianko.
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emilianko scores with a hook.
Emilianko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oliveira's calf.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Emilianko scores with a head kick.
Emilianko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emilianko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oliveira on the side of the head.
Emilianko avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Emilianko lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Emilianko uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emilianko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliveira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Emilianko cracks the inside of Oliveira's front leg.
Emilianko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emilianko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Emilianko!
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emilianko.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emilianko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emilianko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emilianko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emilianko tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Emilianko with a jab.
Emilianko jabs at Oliveira's body.
Emilianko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid body kick from Emilianko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emilianko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Emilianko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emilianko connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oliveira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Emilianko - the referee stops the clock and Oliveira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Emilianko. Oliveira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Emilianko looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Emilianko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away.
Emilianko lands with a kick to the temple. Oliveira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Emilianko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Emilianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emilianko off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emilianko scores with a leg kick.
Oliveira misses the body punch
and Emilianko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emilianko, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Jr Emilianko had his way with Fabio Oliveira in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Emilianko looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Emilianko misses
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emilianko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emilianko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Emilianko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Emilianko lands a head kick. Oliveira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emilianko fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliveira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Emilianko.
Emilianko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Emilianko. Oliveira shrugs it off though.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Emilianko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliveira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Emilianko throws a head kick that Oliveira semi-blocks.
It looks like Fabio Oliveira has been cut.
Emilianko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emilianko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oliveira's calf.
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!
Emilianko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emilianko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emilianko lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliveira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Emilianko lands with a nice body kick.
Emilianko throws a leg kick which misses Oliveira's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliveira tries to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emilianko lands a jab to Oliveira's midsection.
Emilianko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emilianko scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Emilianko. Oliveira shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emilianko. That's going to slow Oliveira down.
Emilianko feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Emilianko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oliveira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emilianko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emilianko throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Emilianko lands a nice shot that snaps Oliveira's head back.
Emilianko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Emilianko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedor Jr Emilianko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emilianko.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Emilianko throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Emilianko is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Emilianko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Oliveira both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emilianko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fabio Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emilianko gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Jr Emilianko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emilianko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Fedor Jr Emilianko!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Fedor Jr Emilianko!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Fedor Jr Emilianko!
Fedor Jr Emilianko wins by unanimous decision!
Fedor Jr Emilianko retains his light heavyweight title!
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