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KOR 120 - Mind Trip PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Sound Of Thruth - As I Lay Dying kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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220 lbs
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203 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luck Chidell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Guerra! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guerra misses with a wild combination.
Diego Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guerra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chidell's waist but Chidell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guerra off to one side. Chidell wants to land a leg kick but Guerra is out of range. Guerra tries to bum rush Chidell with a series of wild strikes but Chidell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guerra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chidell did well to prevent Guerra getting side control.
Chidell kicks off Guerra and gets to his feet. Horrible takedown by Guerra or perhaps it was just good defense by Chidell which made him look bad. Some wild striking there from Guerra.
Chidell instigates a clinch. Knees to the body from Chidell.
Guerra takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Diego Guerra has been cut. Chidell lands a nice elbow.
Guerra jumps guard and drags Chidell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chidell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guerra, up you get! Guerra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerra looks gassed! Guerra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chidell's waist but Chidell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guerra off to one side. Luck Chidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Guerra.
Chidell has managed to clinch.
Guerra can't break the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Chidell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A knee to the head by Chidell.
Chidell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 That has opened up Diego Guerra's cut even more. Chidell connects with a knee to the head.
Chidell lands a good knee to the midsection. Guerra won't want to take too many of those. Chidell working Guerra over with knees to the body. Chidell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chidell landing knees to the head.
Chidell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guerra's face.
Chidell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chidell lands a knee to the head.
Chidell with a knee to the head.
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! Chidell lands a good knee to the midsection. Guerra won't want to take too many of those. Chidell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Guerra jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Guerra around his waist. Guerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chidell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chidell landing knees to the head.
Chidell misses with a knee to the head. Chidell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chidell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chidell lands a nice elbow.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Guerra fails to pull guard.
Guerra tries to break the clinch but Chidell is controlling the position. Guerra takes an elbow to the temple. Chidell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Chidell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chidell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerra tries to pull guard but Chidell holds him up against the cage and eventually Guerra drops back down to his feet.
Chidell blocks the elbow strike.
Guerra missing with knees to the body.
Guerra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chidell just stands there and leans against the cage. Guerra tries to pull guard but Chidell won't allow it.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chidell blocks it with crossed arms. Guerra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chidell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guerra's face.
Chidell with a knee to the head.
Chidell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chidell scores with a knee to the head.
Guerra jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Guerra around his waist. Guerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guerra takes a knee to the side of the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Chidell.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Chidell landing knees to the head.
Guerra takes an elbow to the temple. Chidell prevents Guerra from breaking the clinch. Chidell lands a nice knee to the body. Guerra misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Chidell.
Guerra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chidell just stands there and leans against the cage. Guerra jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Guerra around his waist. Guerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chidell lands a nice elbow. Guerra fails to pull guard.
Guerra jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Guerra around his waist. Guerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chidell lands a nice elbow. Chidell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guerra's face.
Guerra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chidell lands a nice elbow. Chidell misses with a knee to the head. Guerra pushes off an throws an elbow but Chidell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Chidell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Guerra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chidell lands a nice knee to the body. Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
 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. Guerra takes a knee to the side of the body. Guerra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chidell is defending well for now. Chidell blocks the elbow strike.
Chidell landing knees to the head.
Chidell landing knees to the body.
Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guerra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guerra wants a takedown.
Guerra jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Guerra around his waist. Guerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chidell lands an elbow just above Guerra 's eye. Guerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chidell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Chidell scores a nice knee to the body.
Chidell lands a good knee to the midsection. Guerra won't want to take too many of those. Chidell with a knee to the head.
Guerra tries to pull guard but Chidell holds him up against the cage and eventually Guerra drops back down to his feet.
Guerra wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chidell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chidell walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chidell scores with a jab. Guerra acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Chidell tries a head kick but it misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Luck Chidell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Diego Guerra'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.
Guerra throws a lazy head kick
and Chidell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Guerra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chidell walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chidell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guerra. Guerra throws a nice looking combination but Chidell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Guerra is looking to land body kicks. Guerra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chidell as he jumps to the side. Guerra avoids the head kick by Chidell.
Guerra on the wrong end of a nice jab. Chidell scoring well with a low kick there.
Chidell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guerra, pushing him back against the cage. Chidell connects with a knee to the head.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Chidell.
Chidell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guerra's defenses. Chidell lands an elbow inside that Guerra shrugs off. Guerra tries to break free but Chidell pushes him back against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Chidell misses with a knee to the head. Chidell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Chidell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms. Guerra working hard to break the clinch. Chidell tries a knee to the head but Guerra blocks it.
Guerra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Chidell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Guerra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Luck Chidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Guerra. Chidell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Guerra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chidell's waist but Chidell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guerra off to one side. Chidell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guerra paws at him with a jab and circles away. Guerra swinging wildly here.
Guerra tries to keep at a distance but Chidell has taken the fight into the clinch. Chidell lands a damaging elbow. Guerra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chidell smiles and moves away.
Chidell drives through and clinches with Guerra against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Chidell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chidell walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chidell forces Guerra back against the cage and clinches. Guerra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guerra tries to pull guard but Chidell holds him up against the cage and eventually Guerra drops back down to his feet.
Chidell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Guerra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chidell lands an elbow inside that Guerra shrugs off. Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guerra fails to pull guard.
Chidell lands an elbow inside. Guerra takes an elbow to the temple. Chidell lands an elbow that stopped Guerra in his tracks for a moment. Guerra tries to pull guard but Chidell won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chidell obliges. Guerra is trying to break the clinch but Chidell is controlling him. Chidell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Guerra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chidell just stands there and leans against the cage. Chidell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Chidell lands an elbow that stopped Guerra in his tracks for a moment. Guerra trying to control the position but instead, Chidell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Guerra into the cage. Chidell lands an elbow just above Guerra 's eye.
 The cut above Diego Guerra's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Guerra is looking to break free of the clinch but Chidell has double underhooks. Guerra misses with an elbow over the top. Guerra misses with a knee to the head. Chidell connects with a knee to the head.
Chidell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Chidell lands a nice elbow. Chidell scores a nice knee to the body.
Chidell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chidell managing to block the knees to the body from Guerra.
Chidell lands a nice elbow. Chidell crunches a lovely knee into Guerra's ribcage. Guerra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chidell lands an elbow inside. Guerra jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Guerra around his waist. Guerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chidell lands a nice elbow. Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chidell walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chidell rushes Guerra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Chidell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Luck Chidell has scored more points in the clinch so far. Guerra landing knees to the body.
Chidell scores with a knee to the head.
Guerra takes an elbow to the forehead. Guerra tries to pull guard but Chidell won't allow it.
Chidell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chidell with a knee to the head.
Chidell misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guerra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chidell's brow. Guerra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerra fails to pull guard.
Chidell scores with a knee to the head.
Guerra tries to land knees in the clinch but Chidell avoids the damage to the body. Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chidell walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chidell tests Guerra's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chidell takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses. Guerra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chidell has closed the distance and engaged Guerra in a clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Luck Chidell dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Diego Guerra's cut. 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!

Chidell rushes Guerra and presses him up against the cage. Guerra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chidell walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Guerra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Guerra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chidell lands with a cross. Chidell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guerra. Guerra circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Guerra avoids the head kick by Chidell.
Guerra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guerra pushes Chidell away with a front kick. Guerra throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Chidell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chidell gets a clinch. Guerra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chidell lands a nice elbow. Chidell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms. Chidell lands an elbow inside. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Guerra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chidell tries to land a knee to the head but Guerra blocks with his arms.
Guerra tries to pull guard but Chidell won't allow it.
Luck Chidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Guerra. Guerra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chidell just stands there and leans against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chidell obliges. Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chidell walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chidell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guerra's sensitive parts. Guerra tries to clinch but fails miserably and Chidell counters with a nice leg kick. Guerra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Chidell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guerra can do to turn this around? Guerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chidell avoids it really well and circles away.
Chidell closes the distance and clinches. Chidell landing knees to the head.
Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chidell walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Guerra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chidell. A shot to de liver by Chidell. Beautiful body shot. A punch combination from Guerra misses. Guerra throws a series of punches but Chidell avoids them all with ease. Chidell cracks the inside of Guerra's front leg. Diego Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Chidell. That's going to slow Guerra down. Chidell throws a nice inside leg kick. Chidell digs a good hook to Guerra's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Chidell landing knees to the head.
Guerra looking for a takedown. Chidell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chidell walks away with a smile on his face. Guerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chidell lands with a right hand. Chidell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Guerra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chidell moves into the clinch successfully.
Guerra jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Guerra around his waist. Guerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guerra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Chidell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guerra looking for a guillotine here but Chidell defends easily.
Guerra throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chidell uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Guerra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chidell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chidell decides to stand back up. Chidell steps back and let's Guerra get back to his feet. A combination from Guerra does no damage. Chidell throws a head kick that misses.
Chidell moves into the clinch successfully.
Guerra jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Guerra around his waist. Guerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guerra tries to pull guard but Chidell won't allow it.
Chidell with a knee to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra jumps guard.
Guerra working for a triangle but Chidell defends it easily.
Guerra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chidell defends it easily.
Chidell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Guerra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chidell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guerra. Chidell connects with a looping right hand.
Chidell drives through and clinches with Guerra against the cage.
Chidell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight! Luck Chidell showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chidell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Luck Chidell! Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Luck Chidell! Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Luck Chidell!
Luck Chidell wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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187 cm
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160 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Marks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Paiva! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marks.
Marks has hold of Paiva's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Paiva tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Marks cranks the arm and Paiva screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Paiva, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joey Marks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horatio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horatio Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Benn! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gracie slips under a jab. Benn throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range. Benn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively. Some wild striking there from Benn.
Benn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benn throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. Benn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie. CJ Benn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Benn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Benn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie darts in and clinches Benn up against the cage.
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Benn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benn's guard. Gracie is looking to advance position but Benn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Benn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Benn thowing shots but they're missing. Benn throwing strikes here but Gracie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Benn thowing shots but they're missing. The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. Benn with a flurry of punches that miss.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Benn throwing strikes but missing. Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benn is one step ahead there.
Benn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benn, into his guard. Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
 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. Benn can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Benn wants to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Horatio Gracie dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie tries to clinch there but Benn circles away.
A punch combination from Benn misses. Benn stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. A combination from Benn does no damage. Benn misses with the combination.
Benn misses with a double jab.
Benn throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely. Benn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benn looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well. Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benn has escaped and now he's on top! Benn is breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his foot on Benn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benn works his way back into a safe position though. Benn with a flurry of punches that miss. Benn won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benn defends it easily. Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Benn scoring with punches to the head and body. Benn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. Benn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Benn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Benn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benn's guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Benn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Benn in his guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Benn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Benn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benn defends it easily. Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Benn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benn!
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Benn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Benn!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Benn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. Benn postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it. Benn lands a couple of digs. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully. Benn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. 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 Horatio Gracie will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie slips under a jab. Benn misses with the combination.
Benn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benn throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. Benn looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well. Gracie tries to clinch up. Benn cracks Gracie with an open hand slap. Benn throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease. Benn misses with a looping left. Benn looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well. Benn misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie darts in and clinches Benn up against the cage.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Benn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Benn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie goes for an armbar but Benn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Benn.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benn stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Benn! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Benn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Benn throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Benn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Horatio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Benn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Benn. Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Benn wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. Gracie is in a horrible position here. Benn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Benn has a good base and remains in mount.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Benn working Gracie over with strikes here. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Benn working the ground and pound effectively.
Benn looking to finish with strikes here!
Benn throwing strikes but Gracie recovers to half guard. A much better position. Benn trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. Benn looks to land a strike but Gracie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Benn to get to half guard.
Benn is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Benn throws a big right hand that misses. Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Benn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Benn thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! CJ Benn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gracie 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for CJ Benn! Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Horatio Gracie! Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for CJ Benn!
CJ Benn wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colbey Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Germano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Germano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colbey Lynch! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lynch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
Germano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lynch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Germano somewhat. Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Germano on that attempt. A head kick misses from Germano. Lynch is looking to slow Germano down with leg kicks. Lynch goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Germano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Germano misses with a straight right.
Germano gets a takedown into half guard. Lynch trying to hold on to Germano's head to control him but Germano postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Lynch is trying to get back to full guard. Lynch tries to kick Germano off but Germano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
 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. Lynch is controlling Germano's position as best he can from this difficult position. Lynch is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lynch has his hands clasped together around Germano's back. He's all about the action. Lynch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lynch trying to hold on to Germano's head to control him but Germano postures up.
Germano wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lynch uses the opportunity to regain full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Colbey Lynch dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Germano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lynch goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nice defenses there by Lynch. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lynch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Germano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lynch - the referee stops the clock and Germano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lynch. Germano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Eric Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Germano misses with a wild body shot. A head kick misses from Lynch. A solid body kick from Lynch. A punch lands to the side of Lynch 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lynch throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Germano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Germano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lynch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Germano's calf.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Germano misses with a shot to the body and Lynch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Germano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lynch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Germano avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Germano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lynch counters with a thumping low kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Germano shoots and misses and Lynch counters with a good low kick that Germano was not able to check. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lynch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Germano throws a lazy head kick and Lynch counters with a body kick that stops Germano in his tracks momentarily. Lynch throws a head kick but Germano moves out of range.
Lynch throws a leg kick which misses Germano's front leg but catches the back leg as Germano tries to avoid it. Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Germano moves out of range easily. Lynch throws a head kick that misses. Germano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lynch. Lynch obviously looking to wear him down.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Lynch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. 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! Lynch throws a head kick that misses. Colbey Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Germano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lynch misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
Lynch throws a nice inside leg kick. Germano avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Germano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range. Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lynch works Germano's body with a nice hook. Lynch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Germano rather than just go for the knockout. Lynch scores with a push kick. Lynch misses the shot to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range. Lynch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Germano doesn't seem bothered though. Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Germano moves out of range easily. Lynch scores with a push kick. Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
Lynch lands a jab to Germano's midsection. A solid body kick from Lynch. Germano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Germano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lynch. Germano walks into a jab. Germano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Germano fails with the takedown and Lynch counters with a nice body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Germano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Lynch throws a quick inside leg kick. Germano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick by Lynch misses and Germano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Colbey Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lynch scores with a head kick.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it. Germano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Lynch fakes the leg kick and cracks Germano in the body. Germano avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Germano misses with a looping left. Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Germano has his takedown stuffed and Lynch counters with a low kick, right behind Germano 's knee. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lynch throws a nice inside leg kick. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Colbey Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lynch lands with a slapping head kick. Germano misses with a takedown attempt and Lynch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Germano is lucky that one didn't land flush. Germano moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
Germano misses with a body punch
and Lynch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Germano thinking. Lynch scores with a leg kick.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Germano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lynch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Germano is lucky that one didn't land flush. Lynch misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lynch throws a head kick but Germano moves out of range.
Lynch blocks a jab. Lynch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Germano if he has to take too many more of those.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Germano's head backwards. A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Germano down. Germano takes one to the side of the head.
Lynch scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Germano down. Germano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Germano tries for a takedown but Lynch circles away easily and Lynch counters with a nice leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lynch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Germano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch. Lynch misses with a wild body shot. Lynch throws a head kick that Germano semi-blocks.
Eric Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lynch connects with a solid leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Lynch throws a head kick that half lands.
Germano looks to land a left hand but Lynch moved out of range nicely. Germano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lynch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch. A head kick misses from Lynch. Lynch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Germano. Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch punishes Germano's body with a nice straight punch. A good leg kick by Lynch. Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Germano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Lynch throws a head kick that Germano semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lynch.
Lynch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Lynch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lynch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Germano. That did some damage! Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lynch. Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick. Lynch misses with a head kick.
Lynch thuds a left hand into Germano's body. Lynch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Lynch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Germano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This has been an exciting period of action! Lynch lands with a slapping head kick.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Lynch scores with a jab to the body. Lynch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Germano's head. Lynch cracks Germano with a right hand to the side of the head. Lynch throws a nice head kick!
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Germano throws a sloppy body shot
and Lynch counters with a slapping leg kick. Germano misses with a takedown attempt and Lynch counters with a nice leg kick. Lynch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lynch throws a nice head kick!
Colbey Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A head kick by Germano misses and Lynch counters with a thumping low kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lynch lands a lovely overhand right. Lynch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lynch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Colbey Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lynch 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Colbey Lynch! Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Colbey Lynch! Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Colbey Lynch!
Colbey Lynch wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Don (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Adeleye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iconoclast. Adeleye is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Last of the Mohicans. The Don has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Don! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Adeleye! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adeleye defending well as Don loads up on a big left hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Adeleye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Don misses the shot to the body. Don takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Don throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adeleye counters with a nice double leg into side control. Don won't be happy with that. Adeleye trying to control the position but Don is working away. Don on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Don tries to get out of the position. Adeleye tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Adeleye is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Don has escaped the position, nice work there. Adeleye creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Don is looking to reverse the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Adeleye tries to advance to mount but Don denies him.
Adeleye is trying to get an arm triangle but Don is defending well. The strikes coming from Adeleye are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Adeleye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Don keeps working.
Adeleye has hold of Don's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Don seems comfortable defending it but Adeleye has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Don is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Don is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Adeleye couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelson Adeleye!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes into the arena with Domination blaring out of the sound system. Rafael Da Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Dubois! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dubois rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Da Silva lands with an overhand left. Da Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Da Silva lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Chris Dubois has been cut. Da Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Da Silva lands an elbow that stopped Dubois in his tracks for a moment.
 Dubois is rocked!
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dubois is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him? Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Dubois.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Dubois seems to have recovered his senses. A swing and a miss from Dubois. Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dubois sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva has managed to clinch.
Da Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dubois tries to circle away but Da Silva has him pinned against the cage. Dubois is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Dubois shrugs off.
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dubois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dubois misses with a two punch combination.
Dubois throws a right and a left that both miss. Dubois swinging wildly here.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dubois throws a head kick that misses. Chris Dubois is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A punch combination from Dubois misses. Da Silva scores with the left hand. Dubois knows he should have avoided that one.
Da Silva lands a big head kick that sends Dubois tumbling to the mat! Da Silva takes a step backwards and waves Dubois back to his feet - he wants the finish! Dubois throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches. Da Silva working the clinch nicely. Dubois is working for position but Da Silva cracks him with a big knee to the head! Dubois crumples up against the cage and Da Silva lands two more shots before the ref can save Dubois! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Rafael Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Zorin (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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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Britt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Zorin! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Britt lands a jab to Zorin's midsection. Zorin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Britt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zorin. Britt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zorin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The fighters circling - Zorin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Zorin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Zorin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Britt misses with a wild body shot. Britt misses with a wild body shot. Britt lands a jab to Zorin's midsection. Britt avoids the body shot from Zorin.
A right-left combo lands from Britt. Zorin looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Britt coming out on top. Britt lands a jab-cross combination. Britt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Britt jabs at Zorin's body. Britt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zorin in his tracks. Zorin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Britt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A shot to de liver by Britt. Beautiful body shot. Jab by Britt. Eric Britt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Britt lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Britt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Britt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zorin moves away. Britt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Zorin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Britt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Britt finds it's target. Zorin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Britt scores with a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Britt. Beautiful body shot. Britt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zorin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
Britt scores with a body shot.
Britt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Britt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Britt. Zorin avoids the body shot from Britt.
Zorin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Britt thows a body shot but no joy. Zorin misses with a wild body shot. Britt lands with a nice body punch. Zorin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Britt scores with a hook. Britt scores with a body shot.
Britt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Britt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Britt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Zorin takes one to the chin there. Britt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice body punch from Britt. Britt works Zorin's body with a nice hook. Britt lands with a good body shot. Nice shot by Britt. Zorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Britt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Zorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Britt scores with a shot to the body.
Britt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Britt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zorin doesn't seem bothered though. Britt lands a nice shot to the body.
Britt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zorin doesn't seem bothered though. Britt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Britt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zorin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Britt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zorin doesn't seem bothered though. Britt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zorin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Britt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Britt scores with a jab to the body. Zorin takes one on the button.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Britt thuds a left hand into Zorin's body. Zorin walks into a stiff left hand from Britt. Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Zorin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Britt digs a good body shot into Zorin's ribs. Britt lands a right hook to the body.
Britt jabs at Zorin's body. Britt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Britt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zorin.
Britt lands a slapping body shot.
Britt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Britt lands with a nice body punch. Britt lands a right hook to the body.
Britt thuds a left hand into Zorin's body. Zorin on the wrong end of a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zorin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Britt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Britt misses with a wild body shot. A nice combination there by Britt.
Britt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Britt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Zorin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Britt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Britt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Britt lands a body shot.
Zorin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Britt. Zorin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Britt. Britt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Britt swings for the body but Zorin moves out of range.
Britt scores with a shot to the body.
Britt lands a nice hook to Zorin's body. Zorin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Zorin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Britt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zorin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Britt punishes Zorin's body with a nice straight punch. Zorin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Britt scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Britt throws a body punch but Zorin moves out of range. Britt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Britt scores with a jab to the body. Britt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Britt scores with a shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Britt dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zorin moves away. Britt misses with a body punch
and Zorin counters with a nice body shot. Britt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Zorin avoids the body shot from Britt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zorin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Britt has got the better of the exchanges. Zorin throws a series of punches but Britt moves out of range. Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Zorin misses. Britt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Britt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zorin doesn't seem bothered though. Britt swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Zorin to counter with a crisp jab. Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zorin was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt. Zorin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Britt thows a body shot but no joy. Britt scores with a hook to the body. Zorin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zorin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Britt cracks Zorin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Britt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Britt digs a good hook to Zorin's body.
Britt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Britt lands a nice looking body shot.
Zorin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Britt lands a body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Britt scores with a jab to the body. Britt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zorin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Zorin throws a hook but Britt blocks it. Britt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Britt scores with a shot to the body.
Britt misses with a series of wild punches.
Britt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Britt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Britt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Britt scores with a jab to the body. Britt is looking to wear down Zorin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Britt stuns Zorin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Danga de danga de dang - Britt scores with a four punch combination! Britt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Britt thows a body shot but no joy. Britt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Britt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Britt thuds a left hand into Zorin's body. Zorin moves forwards but Britt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Britt looks to land a combination. Zorin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zorin drops his hands momentarily and Britt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Zorin takes one on the button. Britt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Britt cracks Zorin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Britt catches Zorin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Zorin avoids the body shot from Britt.
Britt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Britt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zorin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Britt scores with a shot to the body.
Britt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Britt punishes Zorin's body with a nice straight punch. Britt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zorin can do to turn this around? Decent striking displayed by Britt there. Britt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Britt lands a slapping body shot.
Britt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Britt fails to land with a series of punches.
Britt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zorin.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zorin was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt. Britt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Britt works Zorin's body with a nice hook. Britt lands with a good body shot. Britt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zorin at a distance.
Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
Zorin misses with a straight right. Britt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zorin on the side of the head. Britt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Britt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zorin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zorin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Britt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Britt throws a body punch but Zorin moves out of range. Britt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Good standup being displayed there by Britt as he connects with a hook. Britt digs a good hook to Zorin's body.
Britt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Britt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zorin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Britt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Britt lands a right hook to the body.
Britt cracks a nice hook into Zorin's ribs. Britt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Britt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Britt lands with a good body shot. Britt cracks a nice hook into Zorin's ribs. Britt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zorin doesn't seem bothered though. Britt with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Britt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorin is just out of range. Zorin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Britt throws a shot to the body.
Zorin ducks right into an uppercut from Britt. Zorin needs to keep his hands up - Britt had a free shot at his head there. Britt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zorin. Zorin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Britt punishes Zorin's body with a nice straight punch. Zorin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Britt scores with a punch to the head. Britt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zorin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zorin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Britt digs a good hook to Zorin's body.
Britt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Eric Britt is winning the standup battle so far. Britt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Britt digs a good body shot into Zorin's ribs. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Britt dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Britt lands a jab to the nose. Britt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zorin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Britt staying out of range there. Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
Britt misses with the combination.
Britt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Britt with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zorin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Britt scores with a jab. Zorin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice body punch from Britt. Britt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zorin at a distance.
Britt takes a swing at Zorin's ribcage but misses. A big right from Zorin misses. Britt lands a slapping body shot.
Zorin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Britt lands an overhand right. Britt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zorin moves away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Britt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Britt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Britt lunges at Zorin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zorin's hand. Britt jabs at Zorin's body. Britt digs a good hook to Zorin's body.
Britt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zorin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Britt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Britt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Britt takes a swing at Zorin's ribcage but misses. Zorin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Britt thuds a left hand into Zorin's body. Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
Britt connects with a body shot. Zorin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Britt lands an overhand right. Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zorin moves away. Nice body punch from Britt. Zorin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Britt lands a slapping body shot.
Max Zorin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Zorin drops his hands momentarily and Britt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Britt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zorin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Britt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zorin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Britt scores with a body shot.
Britt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zorin manages to avoid it. Britt scores with a hook to the body. Zorin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Britt scores with a hook to the body. Zorin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Britt lands a slapping body shot.
Britt lands the left hand. Britt lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Britt as he connects with a hook. Zorin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Britt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zorin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Britt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Britt digs a good body shot into Zorin's ribs. Zorin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Britt lands a right hook to the body.
Britt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Britt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Britt works the jab nicely. Britt lands a two punch combo.
Britt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice body punch from Britt. Zorin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Britt lands a body shot.
Zorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Britt cracks Zorin with an open hand slap. Zorin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Britt lands a head shot. Britt lands with a nice body punch. Zorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Britt lands a nice shot to the body.
Britt lands a jab to Zorin's midsection. Britt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zorin doesn't seem bothered though. Britt lands a right hook to the body.
Zorin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
Britt scores with a body shot.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zorin moves away. Britt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zorin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Britt with a body punch. A glancing blow. Eric Britt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Britt cracks a nice hook into Zorin's ribs. Britt connects with the punch. Britt scores with a hook to the body. Zorin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Britt lands a jab to the head.
Britt punishes Zorin's body with a nice straight punch. Zorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Britt throws a body punch but Zorin moves out of range. Britt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Britt's corner calls for a 1-2. Britt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Britt lands with a nice body punch. Britt throws a shot to the body.
Britt digs a good body shot into Zorin's ribs. Britt moves into range and connects with a jab. Britt lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Britt thuds a left hand into Zorin's body. Zorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Britt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zorin at a distance.
Britt thuds his right hand into Zorin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Britt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! Eric Britt showed his dominance in that final round. Well Britt 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Eric Britt! Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Eric Britt! Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Eric Britt!
Eric Britt wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Geronimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Boyz. Geronimo has chosen "War," by Edwin Starr as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Don Geronimo enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Geronimo! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva throws a hook but Geronimo blocks it. Geronimo has a takedown stuffed. Silva misses with a looping left. Geronimo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva. Silva looks to land a left hand but Geronimo moved out of range nicely. Silva throws a series of punches but Geronimo avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Geronimo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Geronimo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Geronimo persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing. Carlton Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Geronimo.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Geronimo ducks under a wild hook from Silva. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geronimo is defended easily by Silva. Geronimo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A shot to de liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot. Geronimo moves out of range as Silva strikes.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing. Geronimo drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Geronimo. Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Geronimo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Silva is trying to stand up here but Geronimo is controlling him well. Geronimo is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Geronimo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Geronimo in particular looking to stall.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Geronimo is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Geronimo in particular looking to stall. Geronimo tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it. Geronimo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva pushes Geronimo off looking to stand but Geronimo dives back in and keeps control.
Geronimo trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Silva dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva throws a jab when Geronimo was well out of range. Silva throws a nice inside leg kick. Geronimo shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlton Silva 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. Geronimo slips a straight right by Silva. Geronimo checks the leg kick. Silva throws a leg kick which misses Geronimo's front leg but catches the back leg as Geronimo tries to avoid it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Silva misses with a looping left. Silva throws a body kick that misses. Geronimo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Geronimo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Geronimo tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. Geronimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Geronimo with a flurry of punches that miss. Geronimo trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. Silva keeping full guard, as Geronimo tries to pass. Geronimo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Geronimo wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Nice sprawl there from Silva as Geronimo shoots in. Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A punch combination from Silva misses. Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carlton Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geronimo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Geronimo trying to control the position but Silva is working away. Geronimo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva regains half guard, as Geronimo was trying to land strikes. Geronimo not doing much here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Geronimo will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silva misses the jab. Silva throws a nice outside leg kick. Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva throws out a loose jab but Geronimo uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva misses with a head kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Geronimo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Geronimo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard. Geronimo stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. Silva keeping moving, preventing Geronimo from controlling successfully. Geronimo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Geronimo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva wants to stand up but Geronimo is controlling him. Geronimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. Geronimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Geronimo's head back.
Geronimo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Silva being controlled for a moment. Geronimo trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Geronimo tries to advance to mount but can't. Geronimo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Geronimo with the ground and pound but Silva regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Geronimo wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Geronimo stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Don Geronimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Geronimo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Don Geronimo! Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Don Geronimo! Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Don Geronimo!
Don Geronimo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Bigs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Balls to the Wall. Bigs has chosen Danko Jones - Lovercall as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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143 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corey Bigs! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bigs checks a leg kick. Bigs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zola feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Zola preventing the sweep. Zola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zola drops back looking for a leg! Bigs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigs manages to kick Zola off! Zola jumps back into Bigs's guard. Zola preventing the sweep.
Bigs looking for a guillotine here but Zola defends easily.
Bigs trying to keep a closed guard but Zola is proving a slippery customer.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Zola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Bigs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zola misses with a straight right. Bigs moves away from the strike by Zola. Zola takes a swing at Bigs's ribcage but misses. Zola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigs.
Bigs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zola did well to prevent Bigs getting side control. Bigs prevents Zola from improving his position. Zola manages to get to full guard.
Bigs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zola is keeping the position for now.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bigs preventing the sweep.
Zola working for a triangle but Bigs defends it easily.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Bigs from controlling successfully. Bigs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Zola tries to buck Bigs off but Bigs is having none of it. Bigs working the ground and pound from side control. Bigs is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bigs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Zola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bigs off and has taken his back! Bigs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bigs is staying active underneath Zola, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Zola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bigs is looking for a sweep. Zola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Zola is keen to just control but Bigs is a slippery customer. Zola passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zola goes for an armbar but Bigs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bigs. Zola is breathing heavily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bigs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bigs distracts Zola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bigs is in close to Zola's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bigs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bigs throws a strike but Zola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Zola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bigs is keeping the position for now. Bigs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bigs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Bigs will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bigs. Bigs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Zola misses. A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target. Bigs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A nice combination there by Bigs.
Zola misses with a looping right. Bigs misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Zola. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bigs throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Bigs.
Bigs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zola throws a hook but Bigs blocks it. Zola checks a leg kick. No joy there for Bigs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Zola lands with a good body shot. Bigs with a poor takedown and Zola counters with a lovely shot to the body. Zola misses with a body kick. Zola misses the shot to the body. Zola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigs.
Zola with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zola swings for the body but Bigs moves out of range.
Zola cracks a nice hook into Bigs's ribs. Zola lands a jab. Zola misses with a takedown attempt
and Bigs counters with a takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bigs cracks Zola with an elbow. That is naaassty. Bigs wants to control but Zola is keeping him busy. Bigs is breathing heavily. Bigs landing a few strikes. Zola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bigs pulls his head out easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Bigs there. Bigs is nestled in close to Zola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bigs works his way into full mount! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bigs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zola?
Zola is looking to improve his position but Bigs isn't that keen on the idea. Bigs working away from the top, dropping strikes. Zola tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bigs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zola hang on? Bigs wants to control the pace but Zola is squirming around nicely. Zola is in a horrible position here. Bigs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigs is working for a guillotine from mount but Zola frees his head quite easily.
Bigs thowing shots but they're missing. Bigs looking to control but Zola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bigs controlling from mount.
Bigs swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zola is now in Bigs's guard. A big mistake from Bigs there, giving up the dominant position! Bigs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Zola 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. Bigs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zola is one step ahead there. Zola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Bigs prevents Zola from moving into mount. Bigs misses with a strike from the bottom. Zola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bigs! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Bigs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigs.
Bigs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zola napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bigs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zola is avoiding damage well.
Corey Bigs has got the better of the ground game so far. Zola defending against the ground and pound. Zola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bigs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bigs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zola! Bigs wants to control the pace but Zola is squirming around nicely. Zola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bigs with a couple of short strikes.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bigs landing strikes, looking to finish! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bigs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bigs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zola is working hard here to advance position. Zola regains half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Zola manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Zola trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Bigs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Zola working a defensive guard here.
Bigs trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom. Zola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bigs landing some decent shots from guard. Bigs trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bigs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bigs swinging wildly here.
Bigs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bigs scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Bigs with a poor takedown and Zola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zola. Bigs is looking to reverse the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Zola tries to advance to mount but can't. Bigs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Zola working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bigs's thigh. Bigs counters though and makes it back to full guard. Bigs is trying to control the position but Zola postures up. Zola trying to control but Bigs is working from the bottom. Zola won't allow Bigs to sweep him here.
 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. Bigs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zola manages to get himself to full guard.
Bigs tries to free his leg and advance position but Zola is retaining full guard. Zola looking to control.
Bigs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bigs 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. Zola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bigs's guard. Zola trying to control but Bigs is working from the bottom. Zola pushing down on Bigs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Corey Bigs. I've got Bigs 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Corey Bigs! Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Corey Bigs! Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Corey Bigs!
Corey Bigs wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes comes to the cage accompanied by R Kelly - World's Greatest. Stotch has chosen What what, in the butt. as his entrance music. Leopold Stotch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mauro Gomes's chin.
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320 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Gomes! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leopold Stotch! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gomes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gomes looks to land a left hand but Stotch moved out of range nicely. Gomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stotch throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Mauro Gomes has been cut. Stotch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stotch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stotch lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stotch misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomes misses the jab. Stotch lunges at Gomes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomes's hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stotch.
 Gomes is rocked! Stotch finds Gomes's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gomes flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Stotch lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gomes will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leopold Stotch! Leopold Stotch is the new super heavyweight champion!
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