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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junior Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Braga (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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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Braga!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braga cracks Santos with a good jab.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Braga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Braga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Braga fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos scores with a takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Braga looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
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.
Braga is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos passes Braga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos is looking to advance position but Braga won't allow it.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga looks like he's trying to stand up.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Braga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Braga manages to get to full guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Santos has his hands clasped together but Braga extends an breaks Santos's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Braga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Braga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luan Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sousa comes into the arena with Voodoo Child blaring out of the sound system. Louis Storm told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luan Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Storm!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Storm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sousa wants to get up but he can't break Storm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sousa gets to his feet. Storm looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sousa scores with a punch to the head.
Sousa tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Sousa misses.
Sousa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sousa.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sousa.
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Sousa is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Sousa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sousa can't keep his opponent in guard - Storm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Storm is looking for a kimura here.
Storm is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Storm seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm wants to pass to mount but Sousa is defending the position.
Sousa is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sousa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sousa is defending against the submission attempts here by Storm.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sousa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sousa wants to get back to his feet.
Storm is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Storm moves nicely into side control.
Sousa wants to get back to his feet but Storm drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is not content to let Storm control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Sousa.
Sousa throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sousa lands with a nice combination. Storm backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Sousa misses the target.
Storm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sousa sprawls well initially but Storm persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Storm has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sousa defend it? Storm steps over the head and cranks it - Sousa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Louis Storm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Brusca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Camilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giovanni Brusca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovanni Brusca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Camilo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brusca!
Camilo fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Brusca misses.
Brusca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brusca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brusca closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Brusca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camilo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brusca.
Brusca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camilo.
Nice sprawl there from Brusca as Camilo shoots in.
Brusca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brusca.
Brusca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giovanni Brusca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brusca is breathing heavily.
Brusca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camilo circles away quickly and effectively.
Brusca misses with a double jab.
Brusca looks for the body kick but Camilo saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Brusca as Camilo shoots in.
Giovanni Brusca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Camilo.
Camilo misses with a takedown attempt - Brusca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camilo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brusca was covering up waiting for the punch and Camilo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camilo is stalling in the full guard.
Camilo passes Brusca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camilo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brusca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camilo.
Brusca is looking to improve his position.
Camilo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brusca sees it coming and defends easily.
Brusca is defending against the submission attempts here by Camilo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brusca controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brusca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camilo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brusca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camilo is thwarting Brusca's attempts to control the position.
Brusca wants to improve his position but Camilo is controlling well.
Brusca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brusca tries to get out of the position.
Camilo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brusca is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brusca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brusca scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Brusca does no damage.
A punch combination from Brusca misses.
Camilo has a takedown stuffed.
Brusca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brusca slaps away a takedown attempt from Camilo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brusca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brusca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camilo.
Camilo shoots in for a takedown but Brusca shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camilo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brusca moves away.
Brusca throws a series of punches but Camilo avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Brusca does no damage.
Camilo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camilo closes the distance and clinches up with Brusca, looking for a takedown. Camilo pushes Brusca against the cage but Brusca circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brusca throws a sloppy head kick and Camilo moves out of range easily.
Camilo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brusca's waist but Brusca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camilo off to one side.
Camilo checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Brusca.
Brusca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camilo.
Camilo slips a jab and a cross from Brusca.
Camilo shoots in for a takedown but Brusca shows good takedown defense.
Brusca throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Brusca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brusca misses with a double jab.
Brusca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camilo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Camilo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brusca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brusca is trying to improve his position.
Camilo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Brusca is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Camilo yanks on the arm and Brusca is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Camilo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Camilo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Regal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Regal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Regal!
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, Gabriel Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Vieira misses.
Vieira connects with a body shot.
Regal shoots for a takedown but Vieira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Regal cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Regal throws a shot to the body.
Regal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Regal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regal dodges the punch combination from Vieira.
Regal shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vieira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Regal, pushing him back against the cage.
Regal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vieira stalling the fight.
Vieira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regal or not.
Regal is trying to break free.
Regal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A hook to the body from Vieira.
Vieira has hold of one of Regal's legs. Regal is fighting the takedown attempt but Vieira gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira stands up from Regal's guard - Vieira perhaps looking for a knockout.
Regal digs a good hook to Vieira's body.
Regal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regal slips under a jab.
Regal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regal moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Vieira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Regal's waist but Regal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
Regal fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Regal is out of range.
Vieira looks to land a combination but Regal avoids it well.
Arnold Regal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regal keeps working.
The referee asks Vieira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vieira prefers to stall for the moment though.
Regal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Regal is being controlled here.
Regal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looks gassed!
Vieira decides to return to a standing position.
Regal fails to land with a series of punches.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira fails to pull guard.
Regal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Regal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vieira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Vieira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Regal was covering up waiting for the punch and Vieira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vieira is stalling in the full guard.
Vieira is fighting to break Regal's control of his arms but Regal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Regal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Vieira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Regal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnold Regal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regal lands a jab-cross combination.
Vieira misses with a body punch
and Regal counters with a two punch combo.
Regal is looking to wear down Vieira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Regal moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vieira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Regal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vieira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Regal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Regal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regal is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Regal keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Regal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Regal tries to get out of the position.
Regal looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vieira misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira slips a jab and a cross from Regal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vieira misses with a double jab.
Regal lands with a straight right. Vieira didn't see that one coming.
Regal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regal lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Regal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Regal.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira looking for a triangle here. Regal is fighting it but it looks tight! Vieira pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Regal is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gabriel Vieira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fist Steelneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fist Steelneck!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau wants to clinch.
Steelneck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
LeBeau is trying to get back to his feet.
LeBeau 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.
LeBeau takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steelneck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steelneck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steelneck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LeBeau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
LeBeau has closed the distance and engaged Steelneck in a clinch.
Steelneck is fighting off a takedown attempt but LeBeau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steelneck to the mat. Steelneck regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Steelneck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steelneck looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelneck wants to sweep but no luck.
Steelneck is working an open guard so LeBeau takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
LeBeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steelneck shoots in for a double leg but LeBeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steelneck circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
Steelneck dives in and grabs LeBeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBeau pushes down on Steelneck's head and hops out.
Steelneck misses with a looping left.
Steelneck shoots in but LeBeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Remy LeBeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fist Steelneck.
Steelneck shoots for a double leg takedown but LeBeau sprawls well. He's pushed Steelneck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau has managed to clinch.
Steelneck wants a takedown.
LeBeau wants the takedown. Steelneck is fighting it off but LeBeau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steelneck's guard against the cage.
LeBeau stands up and waves to Steelneck to follow him.
LeBeau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeBeau tries to clinch but Steelneck moves out of range.
Steelneck tries for a takedown but LeBeau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeBeau connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBeau.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBeau clinches up with Steelneck and pushes him back against the cage.
Steelneck tightens his grip and picks LeBeau up, before dumping him to the ground. LeBeau manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau has his feet on Steelneck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fist Steelneck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steelneck.
Steelneck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBeau. LeBeau obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by LeBeau.
LeBeau wants to clinch up but Steelneck keeps it at a distance.
LeBeau tries to clinch there but Steelneck circles away.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
Steelneck shoots for a takedown but LeBeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steelneck throws a shot from downtown. LeBeau moves away and avoids it.
Steelneck shoots in but LeBeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBeau clinches with his opponent.
Steelneck goes for a takedown in the clinch but LeBeau prevents it.
LeBeau has picked Steelneck up - he's going for a ride! LeBeau dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
LeBeau postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Steelneck to stand up.
Steelneck tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeBeau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steelneck somewhat.
LeBeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Steelneck circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
Steelneck keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Steelneck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBeau clinches up with Steelneck and pushes him back against the cage.
LeBeau with a knee to the head.
LeBeau tries to land a knee to the head but Steelneck blocks with his arms.
LeBeau has picked Steelneck up - he's going for a ride! LeBeau dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
LeBeau decides to return to a standing position.
Steelneck shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau shows good takedown defense.
Steelneck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LeBeau clinches with his opponent.
LeBeau gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
LeBeau wants to stand up but Steelneck is controlling the position.
Steelneck is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LeBeau decides to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steelneck keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelneck dives in and grabs LeBeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBeau pushes down on Steelneck's head and hops out.
Remy LeBeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fist Steelneck.
Steelneck shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBeau tries to sprawl out of it but Steelneck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeBeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steelneck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeBeau gets a clinch.
LeBeau looking to throw knees to the head but Steelneck is blocking nicely.
LeBeau has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Steelneck is trying to keep an underhook but LeBeau manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau stands up from half guard.
Steelneck misses with a body shot.
Steelneck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steelneck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steelneck drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet but Steelneck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LeBeau pushes Steelneck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
LeBeau clinches.
Steelneck wants a takedown.
LeBeau lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau decides to stand up.
LeBeau throws a leg kick but Steelneck sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau moves into the clinch successfully.
LeBeau wants the takedown. Steelneck is fighting it off but LeBeau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steelneck's guard against the cage.
LeBeau stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from LeBeau. No joy for Steelneck on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steelneck. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steelneck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeBeau's waist but LeBeau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steelneck off to one side.
LeBeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
Steelneck circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steelneck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Steelneck or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBeau which made him look bad.
LeBeau instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau lands a takedown into guard.
LeBeau decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steelneck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBeau pinned against the cage. LeBeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LeBeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steelneck shoots in for a double leg but LeBeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steelneck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steelneck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LeBeau.
Steelneck checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau 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. This is the final round!
Steelneck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet.
Steelneck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LeBeau tries to kick Steelneck off but Steelneck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelneck is looking to take a break and control but LeBeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steelneck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steelneck fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau is looking to clinch.
Steelneck checks a leg kick.
LeBeau slaps away a takedown attempt from Steelneck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Remy LeBeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fist Steelneck.
LeBeau has closed the distance and engaged Steelneck in a clinch.
LeBeau has hold of one of Steelneck's legs. Steelneck is fighting the takedown attempt but LeBeau gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
LeBeau wants to stand but Steelneck is controlling his posture from full guard.
Steelneck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBeau defends it easily.
Steelneck has a closed guard, preventing LeBeau from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelneck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steelneck working for a submission but LeBeau is keeping him at bay.
Steelneck won't let LeBeau get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steelneck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steelneck lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
LeBeau wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Steelneck connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steelneck is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LeBeau to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LeBeau shrugs it off.
LeBeau somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Steelneck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBeau pinned against the cage. LeBeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Remy LeBeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steelneck shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steelneck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBeau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBeau. That's going to slow Steelneck down.
LeBeau throws a low kick but Steelneck avoids it.
Steelneck gets a takedown into half guard.
Steelneck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fist Steelneck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steelneck stops LeBeau from getting back to his feet.
LeBeau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steelneck tries to pass to full mount but LeBeau defends it.
LeBeau pushes Steelneck off looking to stand but Steelneck dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fist Steelneck.
Well LeBeau 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy LeBeau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Perereca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigano comes into the arena with Rocky Balboa Theme blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Perereca!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cigano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cigano trying to control the position but Perereca is working away.
Cigano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Perereca tries to bench press Cigano off him but Cigano keeps the position.
Perereca gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Perereca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cigano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cigano not doing much here.
Perereca wants to improve his position but Cigano is controlling well.
Cigano wants to free his trapped foot but Perereca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cigano trying to control the action but Perereca is working from the bottom.
Perereca trying to control but Cigano postures up.
Cigano is looking to take a break and control but Perereca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perereca trying to control here.
Cigano is trying to control. Perereca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cigano fails to land with a series of punches.
Perereca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cigano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perereca looks gassed!
Cigano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cigano scores with a punch to the head.
Junior Cigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Cigano catches Perereca right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Lucas Perereca has been cut.
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!
Cigano shoots in and bounces Perereca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cigano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigano postures up in Perereca's guard and throws a big left but Perereca blocks it.
Cigano trying to control but Perereca is working from the bottom.
Cigano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cigano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cigano passes Perereca's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cigano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cigano uses his free foot to push down on Perereca's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Perereca.
The referee warns Perereca that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Perereca is in a horrible position here. Cigano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Cigano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cigano lands with some strikes.
Cigano content just to control the position here.
Cigano landing shots from mount.
Cigano cracks Perereca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cigano landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cigano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perereca in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cigano looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perereca in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cigano is landing with some decent strikes but Perereca is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cigano looking for a guillotine from mount but Perereca is having none of it.
BOOM! Cigano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cigano controlling the pace for now.
Cigano prevents Perereca from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cigano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Perereca looks a forlorn figure.
Cigano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Cigano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Perereca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cigano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perereca's head backwards.
Perereca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cigano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perereca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perereca drops his hands momentarily. Cigano doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Perereca staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Perereca doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Cigano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Aiden Marx has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiden Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JJ Big!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marx tries to clinch but Big is having none of it.
Big dives in and grabs Marx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marx pushes down on Big's head and hops out.
Marx tried to score with a low kick but Big checks it.
Big shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marx manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Big stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Big 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.
Big trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big won't allow Marx to get back to his feet.
Big passes Marx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Big works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Big with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marx trying desperately to get to his feet.
Big is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marx has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marx has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx wants to get back to his feet.
Big working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Big looking for a guillotine from mount but Marx is having none of it.
Big looks gassed!
Big looking for a guillotine from mount but Marx is having none of it.
Big fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx is trying to stand up.
Big has control of Marx's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marx regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marx is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Big working for a guillotine from mount but Marx is in no mood to give up.
Marx is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Big is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marx has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marx!
Big is looking for a triangle but Marx pushes his legs off easily.
Big is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marx gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Big needs to keep his hands up - Marx had a free shot at his head there.
Marx swinging wildly here.
Marx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JJ Big will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marx tries to clinch up but Big circles away and keeps his distance.
Big shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marx as he avoids it easily.
Marx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marx wants to clinch up but Big keeps it at a distance.
Marx throws a sloppy head kick and Big moves out of range easily.
Marx throws a sloppy head kick and Big moves out of range easily.
Marx drives through and clinches with Big against the cage.
Marx is looking to break free of the clinch but Big has double underhooks.
Marx tries to break the clinch but Big is controlling the position.
Big changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marx fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Big takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Big is breathing heavily.
Marx's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marx duly obliges.
It looks like JJ Big has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx throws a series of punches but Big moves out of range.
Marx tries to clinch up but Big circles away and keeps his distance.
Marx tries to clinch up but Big circles away and keeps his distance.
Big takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Big takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marx's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marx duly obliges.
Marx throws a right and a left that Big avoids nicely.
Marx tries a head kick but it misses.
Marx throws a series of punches but Big moves out of range.
Aiden Marx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Big is controlling him well.
Marx 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.
Big wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marx, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Big tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Big has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Big thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Big on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx wants to get back to his feet but Big drags him back down.
Big thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marx is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marx stops Big from passing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Big.
Marx tries to clinch but Big moves out of range.
Marx throws a right hand that Big ducks under and follows up with a left that Big also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Big.
Aiden Marx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Big.
Marx swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Marx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JJ Big'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. And we move into the final round!
Big keeps the fight on the outside.
Marx tries to clinch up but Big circles away and keeps his distance.
Marx is looking to clinch but Big is avoiding it.
Marx doesn't manage to clinch there - Big circles away.
Marx clinches.
Marx is looking to break free of the clinch but Big has double underhooks.
Big is working for takedown but Marx is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marx gets underhooks to prevent Big's takedown attempt.
Big keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marx's efforts to push away.
Big has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aiden Marx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Big.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big goes for a takedown attempt but Marx pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Big takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Big showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marx.
Aiden Marx is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Marx does no damage.
Big shoots in and drives through. Marx sprawls well.
Marx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Big circles away quickly and effectively.
Marx tries to clinch there but Big circles away.
Marx throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Big.
Big throws a sloppy body shot
and Marx counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aiden Marx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marx lands a two punch combo.
Big misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx is looking to clinch but Big is avoiding it.
Marx misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marx throws a nice looking combination but Big bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marx tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Big or perhaps it was just good defense by Marx which made him look bad.
Big looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marx tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marx is looking to land body kicks.
Marx drives through and clinches with Big against the cage.
Marx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Big.
Marx tries to circle away but Big has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx working hard to break the clinch.
Big tries to score a body lock takedown but Marx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marx tries to circle away but Big has him pinned against the cage.
Marx tries to break the clinch but Big is controlling the position.
Marx manages to break the clinch.
Big closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marx circles away.
Marx moves in looking to clinch but Big pushes him off.
Marx throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big.
Big avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marx is looking to chop away at Big's legs.
Big blocks the body kick.
Big drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marx wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big is trying to get an arm triangle but Marx is defending well.
Big tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Big tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Marx showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marx 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 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Marx!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolai Volkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Soares!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soares scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Soares misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soares. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov dives in and grabs Soares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soares pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
No joy there for Soares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soares misses the jab.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Soares.
Soares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soares throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Soares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Soares.
Rodrigo Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soares throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Soares.
Volkov lands with a hook. Soares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov scores with a takedown into Soares's guard.
Volkov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volkov defends it easily.
Volkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soares's guard.
Volkov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Soares regains half guard.
Soares is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soares is just riding it out for now. Volkov eventually gives up the hold.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but Soares is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soares looking for a triangle here. Volkov is fighting it but it looks tight! Soares pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Volkov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Soares!
Rodrigo Soares is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence. Insano has chosen Mushroomhead - Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodef Canmelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipezoom Insano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canmelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Insano.
It looks like Rodef Canmelianenko has been cut.
Insano looks to land a combination but Canmelianenko avoids it well.
Canmelianenko misses with the combination.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Canmelianenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Canmelianenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Canmelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Canmelianenko punching from mount but Insano doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Insano somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Insano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canmelianenko is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canmelianenko throws a hook to the side of Insano's head but Insano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canmelianenko scores with a body shot.
Insano misses with a straight right.
Canmelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Canmelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Insano defends it nicely.
Insano lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canmelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Canmelianenko swinging wildly here.
Insano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canmelianenko moves away.
Insano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canmelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Insano.
Insano tests Canmelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Insano misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Insano.
Insano thuds his shin into the meat of Canmelianenko's side.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canmelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Canmelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Insano moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Insano.
A lazy left from Insano finds it's target.
Canmelianenko walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Insano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canmelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano loads up on a big right hand but Canmelianenko slips the punch.
Canmelianenko slips under a jab from Insano.
Insano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canmelianenko on the side of the head.
Rodef Canmelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Canmelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Insano.
Insano misses with a wild body shot.
Insano lands with a nice body punch.
Canmelianenko is breathing heavily.
A jab from Insano misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Insano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canmelianenko.
Insano lands a jab to Canmelianenko's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipezoom Insano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodef Canmelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Canmelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Insano finds it's way round the side to connect with Canmelianenko's head.
Canmelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
Canmelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Insano.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Insano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Insano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Insano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Canmelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Insano misses with a hook. Canmelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Felipezoom Insano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canmelianenko blocks a jab.
Felipezoom Insano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano misses with a looping right.
Canmelianenko is looking to wear down Insano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canmelianenko moves away from the strike by Insano.
Canmelianenko moves away from the strike by Insano.
Canmelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Insano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Canmelianenko on the side of the head.
Insano scores with a punch to the head.
Insano lands a really nice looking cross but Canmelianenko seems unphased.
Canmelianenko is rocked!
Rodef Canmelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Insano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Insano misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Insano defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodef Canmelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canmelianenko blocks a jab.
Insano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Canmelianenko sprawling to the canvas! Canmelianenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Insano finish him?!
Insano misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Insano.
Canmelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeez, Rodef Canmelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Canmelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano misses with a body punch
and Canmelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canmelianenko.
Insano wants to sweep here but Canmelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Insano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Canmelianenko prevents Insano from getting back to his feet.
Insano looking for a sweep. Not yet Insano, not yet.
Insano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Insano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Insano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko misses with a combination
and Insano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Insano throws a hook but Canmelianenko blocks it.
Canmelianenko misses with a takedown
and Insano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Canmelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodef Canmelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Felipezoom Insano!
Felipezoom Insano is the new heavyweight champion!
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