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CP1: Rydell vs Dos Oliviera PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Alatalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Hollbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Hollbrook has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikko Alatalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Hollbrook!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo lands the left hand.
Alatalo plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hollbrook to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hollbrook just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikko Alatalo!
Mikko Alatalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Zakalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theo Zakalis!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn scores with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Zakalis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zakalis takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Theo Zakalis has been cut.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zakalis tries to break free but Vovchanchyn pushes him back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook that snaps the head of Zakalis backwards.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee strike.
Zakalis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but Zakalis blocks it.
A knee to the head by Vovchanchyn.
Zakalis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vovchanchyn, right into the meat.
Vovchanchyn steps into range and cracks Zakalis with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Zakalis flops backwards and Vovchanchyn dives into his guard looking to finish!
Zakalis is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn postures up in Zakalis's guard and throws a big left but Zakalis blocks it.
Vovchanchyn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vovchanchyn continues to stall.
Vovchanchyn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zakalis parries the strikes from Vovchanchyn easily there. Vovchanchyn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zakalis to escape.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Vovchanchyn.
A lull in the action here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vovchanchyn misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakalis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vovchanchyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakalis.
Vovchanchyn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakalis wants to break free but Vovchanchyn has control.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakalis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zakalis looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee strike.
Vovchanchyn lands a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn connects with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook that snaps the head of Zakalis backwards.
Vovchanchyn with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakalis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vovchanchyn lands a good knee to the midsection. Zakalis won't want to take too many of those.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn scores with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakalis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theo Zakalis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zakalis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakalis gets tackled into the cage by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn maintains the clinch.
Vovchanchyn working Zakalis over with knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn connects with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Zakalis's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Zakalis! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Igor Vovchanchyn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Askaa Ganbaatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Milley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Milley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Askaa Ganbaatar's chin.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Askaa Ganbaatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Milley!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganbaatar, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganbaatar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ganbaatar tightens his grip and picks Milley up, before dumping him to the ground. Milley manages to land in guard.
Milley looking for a sweep. Not yet Milley, not yet.
Ganbaatar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ganbaatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganbaatar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Milley has momentary wrist control but Ganbaatar slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganbaatar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganbaatar throws a big right hand that misses.
Milley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganbaatar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milley trying to keep a closed guard but Ganbaatar is proving a slippery customer.
Ganbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ganbaatar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ganbaatar working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganbaatar throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Ganbaatar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganbaatar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganbaatar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ganbaatar throwing strikes but missing.
Milley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ganbaatar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganbaatar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ganbaatar landing with the ground and pound.
Milley looks winded!
Ganbaatar landing with the ground and pound.
Ganbaatar throwing strikes from guard but Milley blocks nicely.
Ganbaatar throwing strikes from guard but Milley blocks nicely.
Ganbaatar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milley trying to keep a closed guard but Ganbaatar is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ganbaatar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganbaatar landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganbaatar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganbaatar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ganbaatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ganbaatar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ganbaatar lands a couple of digs.
Milley is rocked!
Ganbaatar chips away with some ground and pound.
Milley is still in real trouble! Can Ganbaatar finish him?
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!
Ganbaatar scoring with some ground and pound.
Ganbaatar loads up on a big left hand. Milley felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ganbaatar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Milley can't hide his disappointment, as Ganbaatar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Askaa Ganbaatar!
Askaa Ganbaatar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Jim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Jim !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jim . That did some damage!
Jim shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Jim 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jim tries to avoid it.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Jim blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Jim responds with a good body kick, but McGregor manages to step out the way in time.
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jim throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Jim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
Jim moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Jim misses.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Jim .
McGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Jim moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor tries a low kick but Jim avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Jim moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
McGregor misses with a hook to the body
letting Jim counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Jim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but Jim moves his leg out of the way.
Jim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGregor defends it well.
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
Jim tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Jim dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGregor thumps Jim with a low kick.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jim checks a leg kick nicely.
Jim tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor misses with a leg kick.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jim manages to avoid it.
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
Jim with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.
Jim blocks a leg kick.
Jim blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Jim 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
Jim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jim 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Jim moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Jim feints the counter takedown.
Jim connects with a body shot.
Jim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jim unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Jim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Jim .
McGregor is looking to wear down Jim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jim is out of range.
Jim checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but Jim moves his leg out of the way.
And Jim tries to counter it with a takedown but McGregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Jim off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Jim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jim wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Jim avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Jim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jim is looking to advance position but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor with the active half guard here but Jim passes nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim throws an elbow but McGregor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGregor, who protects the arm well.
Jim staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGregor throws a low kick but Jim moves out of range easily.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jim can do to turn this around?
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Jim 's leg but Jim calmly moves out of range.
Jim moves out of range of the leg kick from McGregor.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jim is able to avoid easily.
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Jim checks it.
McGregor throws a low kick but Jim moves out of range easily.
Jim throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jim manages to circle out of the way.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Jim moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Jim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
Jim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jim gets slowly back to his feet.
Slim Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
McGregor catches Jim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGregor misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jim moves away.
Jim wants to clinch.
McGregor feinted with a counter takedown.
McGregor wants to slow Jim down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
McGregor tries a low kick but Jim avoids it.
Good work by Jim as he checks the leg kick.
Jim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGregor throws a low kick but Jim moves out of range easily.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jim .
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Jim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
Jim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jim pulls his head out easily.
Jim wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Jim wants to free his trapped foot but McGregor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim tries to stand but McGregor is controlling from the bottom.
McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jim passes into side control.
McGregor tries to buck Jim off but Jim is having none of it.
McGregor is working hard here to advance position.
McGregor prevents Jim from moving into mount.
McGregor is trying to get back to half 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.
Jim misses with the ground and pound.
McGregor is trying to get back to half guard.
Jim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGregor tries to buck Jim off but Jim is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
McGregor is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson McGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor wants to slow Jim down by chopping away at his legs.
Jim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Jim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jim was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Jim replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGregor blocks it well.
McGregor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jim checks a low kick from McGregor.
Jim dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Jim 's head and hops out.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Jim .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Jim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Jim checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Jim counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Jim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jim checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGregor throws a low kick but Jim moves out of range easily.
Jim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Jim 's leg but Jim calmly moves out of range.
Jim tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Jim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Jim .
Jim wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jim .
Jim misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Jim checks it.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Jim counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jim tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jim somewhat.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor tries a low kick but Jim avoids it.
Jim digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
Jim checks the leg kick.
McGregor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
A clash of legs there as Jim blocks the low kick.
Jim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Jim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McGregor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jim tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jim checks a leg kick nicely.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Jim into the cage.
Jim dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Jim 's head and hops out.
Jim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands with a right hand.
McGregor motions for Jim to come forward. McGregor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim fails to land the takedown.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jim is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Jim down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Jim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jim closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Jim pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Jim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
Jim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
Slim Jim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson McGregor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quavo Huncho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dadhri Senchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huncho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T-Shirt - Migos. 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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154 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quavo Huncho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dadhri Senchai!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senchai wants to clinch.
Senchai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huncho tries to avoid it but Senchai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huncho to the ground. Huncho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huncho dives in and grabs Senchai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Senchai pushes down on Huncho's head and hops out.
Senchai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huncho, pushing him back against the cage.
Senchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Senchai is working Huncho over against the cage.
Senchai breaks from the clinch.
Senchai has Huncho up against the cage in a clinch.
Huncho trying to stall but Senchai improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senchai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huncho's efforts to push away.
Huncho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Senchai after a bit of a struggle.
Huncho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Senchai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huncho circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senchai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huncho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huncho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Senchai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quavo Huncho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dadhri Senchai.
Senchai throws a body kick that misses.
Huncho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Senchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Huncho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Senchai.
Senchai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huncho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Huncho shoots in for a double leg but Senchai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huncho dodges the punch combination from Senchai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senchai tries to clinch up.
Senchai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Senchai pulls Huncho into guard.
Huncho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huncho preventing the sweep.
Huncho stays in close to Senchai's body and controls the position.
Huncho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huncho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huncho content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senchai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huncho.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A leg kick checked by Senchai.
Huncho shoots in but Senchai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Senchai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Senchai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huncho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Senchai breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huncho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Senchai is looking to clinch but Huncho is avoiding it.
Huncho tries to counter with a takedown but Senchai is quick to defend against it.
Senchai clinches.
Senchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Senchai throws a right hand that Huncho ducks under and follows up with a left that Huncho also avoids with ease.
As Senchai looks to move away, Huncho throws a big counter combo but Senchai just gets out of the way.
Huncho blocks a head kick by Senchai.
Huncho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Senchai defends well and Huncho ends up having to push Senchai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Senchai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Huncho keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huncho.
Huncho throws a low kick but Senchai avoids it.
Senchai is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Senchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Huncho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Senchai avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dadhri Senchai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Senchai pushes Huncho up against the cage in a clinch.
Huncho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Huncho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Senchai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Senchai won't allow Huncho to get back to his feet.
Senchai with a nice head shot there.
Senchai wants to control from the top but Huncho keeps moving.
Senchai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huncho parries the strikes from Senchai easily there. Senchai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Huncho to escape.
Senchai wants to stand but Huncho has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Senchai are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Huncho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Senchai is controlling him well.
Senchai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huncho tries to improve position but can't.
Huncho struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huncho wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Senchai lands a decent elbow from side control.
Senchai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Huncho is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Senchai trying to control the action but Huncho is working from the bottom.
Huncho wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Senchai is trying to get an arm triangle but Huncho is defending well.
Huncho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huncho struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dadhri Senchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senchai has managed to clinch.
Huncho looking to stall.
Huncho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Senchai just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senchai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huncho letting Senchai take a breather here.
Huncho missing with knees to the body.
Huncho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Senchai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huncho is defending well.
Huncho tries to pull guard but Senchai holds him up against the cage and eventually Huncho drops back down to his feet.
Senchai breaks from the clinch.
Senchai throws a right hand that Huncho ducks under and follows up with a left that Huncho also avoids with ease.
Senchai lands a jab-cross combination.
Huncho shoots for a takedown but Senchai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quavo Huncho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huncho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Senchai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senchai rushes Huncho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Senchai breaks the clinch.
Huncho closes the distance and clinches up with Senchai, looking for a takedown. Huncho pushes Senchai against the cage but Senchai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Senchai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huncho but Huncho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huncho blocks a head kick by Senchai.
Huncho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Huncho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Senchai is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Senchai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Huncho's guard.
Huncho has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Senchai is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senchai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huncho.
Senchai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dadhri Senchai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Senchai delivers a nice body kick.
Huncho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huncho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Senchai throws a series of punches but Huncho avoids them all with ease.
Senchai throws a nice looking combination but Huncho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huncho darts in looking for a takedown but Senchai gets double underhooks and turns Huncho into the cage.
Huncho slips a jab and a cross from Senchai.
Senchai tries to bum rush Huncho with a series of wild strikes but Huncho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senchai tries to bum rush Huncho with a series of wild strikes but Huncho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Senchai checks a low kick from Huncho.
Sloppy strikes from Senchai. Those never looked like landing.
Senchai misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Senchai.
Senchai misses with a head kick.
Senchai gets caught napping as Huncho dives in and scores a takedown. Senchai manages to retain guard.
Huncho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huncho passes Senchai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Senchai wants to get back to full guard.
Huncho is nestled in close to Senchai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huncho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senchai trying to control but Huncho postures up.
Senchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huncho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Senchai trying to control but Huncho postures up.
Senchai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Huncho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Huncho escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huncho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quavo Huncho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senchai has Huncho up against the cage in a clinch.
Senchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huncho backwards.
Senchai has Huncho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huncho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huncho stalling.
Huncho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Senchai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Senchai misses with a knee to the head.
Senchai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Huncho is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huncho tries to clinch but Senchai is having none of it.
Senchai shoots in and drives through. Huncho sprawls well.
Senchai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Senchai tries to keep at a distance but Huncho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Senchai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dadhri Senchai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senchai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Senchai slaps away a takedown attempt from Huncho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dadhri Senchai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Senchai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dadhri Senchai!
The defeated Quavo Huncho had this to say: 'Whatevs man, I'll get'em next time.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mathieu Valverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seto Michigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathieu Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seto Michigawa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valverde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michigawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Valverde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michigawa wants to hit a switch here but Valverde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Michigawa there!
Valverde looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valverde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michigawa blocks a body shot from Valverde.
Valverde pulls guard.
Michigawa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michigawa stands and throws Valverde's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Valverde is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Michigawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michigawa is working away from the top position though.
Valverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Michigawa not doing much here.
Michigawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valverde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michigawa wants to take a breather but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde taking some punishment here, with Michigawa in his half guard.
Valverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Michigawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valverde knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michigawa wants to stand but Valverde has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Michigawa stalling.
Michigawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Valverde tries to roll over but Michigawa keeps him under control.
Michigawa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Valverde's thigh. Valverde counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Valverde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Michigawa content to stall in guard here.
Michigawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michigawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Michigawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valverde as he avoids it easily.
Valverde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valverde tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Michigawa has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Valverde dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valverde shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michigawa! But no joy.
Michigawa moves into the clinch.
Michigawa keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michigawa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valverde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michigawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valverde manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valverde throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michigawa trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Michigawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michigawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Valverde is retaining full guard.
Valverde looking for a sweep. Not yet Valverde, not yet.
Michigawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Valverde manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Valverde wants to control from the top but Michigawa keeps moving.
Valverde works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michigawa is trying to stand up here but Valverde is controlling him well.
Valverde throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valverde working Michigawa over with strikes.
Michigawa wants to get back to his feet.
Valverde prevents Michigawa from improving his position.
Valverde wants to pass the guard but Michigawa is defending well.
Valverde wants to control but Michigawa is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michigawa is in trouble now - Valverde has advanced to mount!
Valverde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valverde controlling from the full mount.
Michigawa tries to reverse the position but Valverde maintains control.
Valverde tries to control but Michigawa wriggling away.
Valverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michigawa can do to turn this around?
Michigawa is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michigawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valverde with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michigawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valverde trying to control but Michigawa is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Valverde dominated that second 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!
Valverde takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde clinches up against the cage.
Valverde tries for a takedown but Michigawa manages to get underhooks.
Valverde tries to pull guard but Michigawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valverde tries to break free but Michigawa pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigawa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Michigawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Valverde is staying active underneath Michigawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valverde is trying to maintain the position but Michigawa is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michigawa tries to pass to full mount but Valverde defends it.
Valverde is not content to let Michigawa control the position.
Valverde gets back to full guard.
Valverde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michigawa wants to control from the top but Valverde keeps moving.
Michigawa postures up.
Michigawa slips nicely into half guard.
Valverde is not content to let Michigawa control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michigawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valverde working to try and regain half guard.
Michigawa looking to control but Valverde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michigawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michigawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valverde wants to control but Michigawa is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Michigawa wants to free his trapped foot but Valverde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valverde trying to control from the bottom.
Michigawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Michigawa is just content to waste time from the top position. Valverde takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Michigawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michigawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valverde looking for a sweep. Not yet Valverde, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michigawa wants to stand but Valverde is controlling his posture from full guard.
Valverde keeping moving, preventing Michigawa from controlling successfully.
Michigawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valverde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michigawa has managed to get both his arms back between Valverde's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valverde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michigawa controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Seto Michigawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valverde 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 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathieu Valverde!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Caiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galvao's entrance music is Kodaline - All I Want. A fine choice. Caiman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron - Woodkid. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ronaldo Caiman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Caiman!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao scores with a takedown into Caiman's guard.
Caiman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Caiman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galvao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Caiman on his heels. He'll look to pass Caiman's guard now, I'm sure.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Caiman keeps moving.
Caiman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caiman keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
Galvao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galvao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caiman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caiman dives on top into guard.
Galvao looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Caiman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caiman pulls his head out easily.
Galvao is staying active underneath Caiman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caiman trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caiman pulls his head out easily.
Caiman throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caiman trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caiman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Galvao's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caiman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Caiman wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caiman working for a submission but Galvao is keeping him at bay.
Caiman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galvao is looking to escape.
Galvao is trying to escape the mount.
Galvao regains half guard.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao wants to improve his position but Caiman is controlling well.
Caiman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caiman is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caiman to get the leverage.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caiman is pressing down on Galvao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galvao is holding on for now.
Galvao is looking to control Caiman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caiman in particular looking to stall.
Caiman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caiman pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao working for a triangle but Caiman defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Caiman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Caiman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Galvao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Caiman wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.
Caiman pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Caiman keeps moving.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Caiman.
Caiman trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galvao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caiman looking to control.
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caiman dives on top into guard.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Caiman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caiman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caiman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caiman drops back looking for a leg! Galvao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galvao manages to kick Caiman off! Caiman jumps back into Galvao's guard.
Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caiman defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Caiman from controlling successfully.
Caiman preventing the sweep.
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Caiman pushes his legs off easily.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao is looking for a triangle here but Caiman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Caiman trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
Caiman controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caiman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Galvao is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Caiman!
In his post fight interview, Ronaldo Caiman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baked Ziti Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pinchi Puto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baked Ziti Esposito has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baked Ziti Esposito !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pinchi Puto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Puto sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Puto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Puto misses.
Puto lands a nice looking body shot.
Esposito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puto's waist but Puto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esposito off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puto. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Puto.
Esposito misses with a takedown attempt - Puto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto throws out a powerful jab.
We've been informed that Puto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Esposito takes one to the side of the head.
Puto jabs Esposito right on the nose. Esposito blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puto throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Esposito with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baked Ziti Esposito . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esposito .
Puto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Baked Ziti Esposito has been cut.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Esposito was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Puto finds it's target.
Esposito has been working on his balance at RIO Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Puto.
Esposito tried to score with a low kick but Puto checks it.
Puto swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito is looking for a counter combo.
Puto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Esposito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Puto. No joy for Esposito on that attempt.
Puto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puto throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto lands an overhand right.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. Puto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Puto slips under a jab from Esposito .
Puto misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Esposito misses its target.
Puto slips a straight right by Esposito .
Puto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Esposito rather than just go for the knockout.
Puto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Puto sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Puto lands the left hand.
Esposito tried to score with a low kick but Puto checks it.
Puto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Esposito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Puto misses.
Puto blocks a leg kick.
Pinchi Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Puto.
Puto lands with a straight right. Esposito didn't see that one coming.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto lands with a shot to the body.
Esposito tries to keep at a distance but Puto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Esposito is looking to break free of the clinch but Puto has double underhooks.
Puto throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puto misses with a body punch.
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Puto's ribcage. Puto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esposito drags the fight down to the ground.
Puto trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puto throws a big elbow that misses.
Esposito keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Esposito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puto manages to get himself to full guard.
Esposito trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito preventing the sweep.
Esposito controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puto controls Esposito momentarily but Esposito frees himself.
Esposito stays in close to Puto's body and controls the position.
Esposito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Puto for as long as he can get away with.
Puto looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinchi Puto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baked Ziti Esposito 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Puto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esposito .
Puto lands with a good body shot.
Puto rushes Esposito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puto is defending well.
Puto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Esposito takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esposito .
A short uppercut from Puto.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Puto.
Puto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puto lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Puto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Puto scores with a knee to the head.
Puto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esposito or not.
Puto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Puto.
Esposito wants to break free but Puto has control.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puto lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto lands a nice elbow.
Puto working Esposito over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puto lands with a light punch inside.
Puto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Puto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puto prevents the takedown attempt.
Esposito is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baked Ziti Esposito . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Puto working Esposito over with knees to the body.
Esposito takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puto.
Puto crunches a lovely knee into Esposito 's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Puto on the inside.
Puto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esposito has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Puto after a bit of a struggle.
Esposito 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Puto.
Puto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puto lands a nice elbow.
Baked Ziti Esposito 's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto connects with a knee to the head.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Puto landing knees to the head.
Puto lands a nice elbow.
Puto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Puto lands an elbow that stopped Esposito in his tracks for a moment.
Esposito takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito is rocked!
Puto with a knee to the head.
Oh Esposito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puto.
Puto lands a damaging elbow.
Puto landing knees to the body.
Puto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esposito .
Puto with a knee to the head.
Puto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baked Ziti Esposito 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Puto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puto throws a big uppercut that drops Esposito ! More strikes from Puto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Esposito lies dazed against the cage as Puto celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinchi Puto!
Pinchi Puto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rydell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Rydell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydell has Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Rydell on the inside.
Rydell is trying to trip Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera. He has hold of a leg but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rydell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rydell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rydell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws up his legs and catches Rydell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rydell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
After the fight, Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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