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AFC Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Meadows (ranked 25538 p4p, 655 weight class) and Jack Redcliffe (ranked 9649 p4p, 619 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Meadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Redcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Meadows.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Redcliffe or perhaps it was just good defense by Meadows, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meadows.
Meadows stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meadows wants it to stay on the feet.
Huffy Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Redcliffe.
Meadows wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Meadows only half commits.
And Redcliffe tries to counter it with a takedown but Meadows pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Meadows misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Meadows.
Meadows lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meadows pinned against the cage. Meadows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meadows wants a takedown but no success here.
Redcliffe fails to pull guard.
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
Meadows moves into the clinch.
Meadows wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but Meadows shows good takedown defense.
Meadows scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huffy Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily
and Redcliffe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a takedown. Meadows tries to sprawl out of it but Redcliffe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meadows manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meadows throws a body kick that misses.
Redcliffe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meadows keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meadows moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meadows closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe rushes Meadows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meadows is pressed up against the cage. Redcliffe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meadows down to the mat. Meadows avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Redcliffe goes for a double leg but Meadows avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meadows continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe moves in looking to clinch but Meadows pushes him off.
Meadows keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.
Meadows changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redcliffe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meadows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcliffe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meadows tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe throws a counter combo.
Meadows misses with a takedown attempt - Redcliffe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meadows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redcliffe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Meadows there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meadows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows throws a push kick but Redcliffe slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meadows as he avoids it easily.
Redcliffe forces Meadows back against the cage and clinches.
Redcliffe taking a breather.
Redcliffe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meadows is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but Meadows shows good takedown defense.
Meadows works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meadows throws an off balance right hand
and Meadows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meadows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meadows is looking to clinch but Redcliffe is avoiding it.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meadows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meadows leaves Redcliffe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Meadows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Meadows looks to land a combination but Redcliffe avoids it well.
Redcliffe moves into the clinch.
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Meadows looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huffy Meadows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redcliffe rushes Meadows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meadows swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows moves into range and clinches up with Redcliffe.
Meadows is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcliffe has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meadows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redcliffe is defended easily by Meadows.
Meadows throws a counter high kick but Redcliffe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Meadows shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Meadows's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redcliffe misses with a takedown attempt - Meadows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huffy Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Redcliffe.
Meadows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe clinches up with Meadows and pushes him back against the cage.
Meadows is trying to force a seperation but Redcliffe has the dominant position.
Meadows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redcliffe can do to turn this around?
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meadows takes the fight into the clinch.
Meadows tries to circle away but Redcliffe has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe has Meadows pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meadows manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meadows as Redcliffe tries to tie him up.
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
Meadows takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meadows defends well and Redcliffe ends up having to push Meadows into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meadows.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Meadows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redcliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meadows misses with a hook.
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!
Redcliffe forces Meadows back against the cage and clinches.
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meadows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
Meadows throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe shoots in but no luck this time.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meadows sprawls well. Meadows wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redcliffe gets slowly back to his feet.
Redcliffe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meadows counters with a head kick. That will keep Redcliffe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Redcliffe is breathing heavily.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.
Meadows is trying to push Redcliffe away but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meadows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redcliffe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meadows after a bit of a struggle.
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meadows misses with a double jab
and Redcliffe counters by clinching up.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meadows looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Redcliffe!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meadows is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redcliffe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meadows trying to control the position but Redcliffe is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Meadows dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meadows, right into the meat.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redcliffe moves into range and clinches up with Meadows.
Meadows gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Redcliffe regains guard.
Redcliffe has his feet on Meadows's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meadows tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meadows tried to counter with a leg kick but Redcliffe avoided it.
Redcliffe darts in and clinches Meadows up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meadows is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to score a body lock takedown but Meadows shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Meadows goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Meadows can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows is trying to drag Redcliffe to the mat but Redcliffe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcliffe manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Meadows misses.
Meadows throws a head kick that Redcliffe semi-blocks.
Meadows is looking to clinch.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a takedown but Meadows manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redcliffe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meadows swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Meadows throws a low kick, looking for Redcliffe's leg but Redcliffe calmly moves out of range.
Meadows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe has Meadows up against the cage in a clinch.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Meadows. Meadows gets slowly back to his feet.
Meadows misses with a jab to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a series of strikes. Meadows will be more careful next time no doubt.
Redcliffe shoots for a double leg takedown but Meadows sprawls well. He's pushed Redcliffe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huffy Meadows is winning the standup battle so far.
Meadows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meadows.
Meadows fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows shoots in for a double leg but Redcliffe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but Meadows shows good takedown defense.
Meadows fails to land the takedown.
Redcliffe shoots in and drives through. Meadows sprawls well.
Redcliffe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meadows scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meadows swivels and escapes.
Meadows shoots in but no luck this time.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meadows was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Meadows swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcliffe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redcliffe is defended easily by Meadows.
A good leg kick by Meadows.
Meadows fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meadows wants to clinch up but Redcliffe keeps it at a distance.
Meadows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows keeps the fight on the outside.
Meadows throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe tries to keep at a distance but Meadows has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meadows breaks the clinch.
Meadows throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
A low kick from Meadows misses
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meadows is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe is looking for a takedown.
Redcliffe goes for a takedown attempt but Meadows pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meadows moves out of range of the body kick.
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches up with Meadows, looking for a takedown. Redcliffe pushes Meadows against the cage but Meadows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jack Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Redcliffe.
I think Meadows has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Meadows!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dann (ranked 5390 p4p, 586 weight class) and Corwin Valentine (ranked 5481 p4p, 594 weight class). Valentine has chosen I'm the Man as his entrance music. 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 middleweight 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, Brian Dann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corwin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Dann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dann blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dann blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dann drags the fight down to the ground.
Dann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard.
Dann passes Valentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dann in particular looking to stall.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dann is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valentine for as long as he can get away with.
Valentine is trying to stand back up but Dann is controlling him
Dann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dann is looking to advance position but Valentine won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dann.
Valentine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dann won't allow Valentine to get back to his feet.
Valentine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dann is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine tries to clinch but Dann moves out of range.
Dann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Dann circles away and keeps his distance.
Dann seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dann is one step ahead there.
Dann stands and steps away. Valentine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Valentine!
Valentine bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine rushes Dann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corwin Valentine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentine has closed the distance and engaged Dann in a clinch.
Valentine with a knee to the head.
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
Dann turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dann manages to end up in side control.
Valentine can't do much from the bottom here.
Dann is trying to get an arm triangle but Valentine is defending well.
Valentine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dann controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dann is working Valentine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Valentine is trying to control Dann's posture but Dann avoids it.
Dann swings around for an armbar but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dann's guard.
Valentine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Valentine trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valentine defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine stands and steps away. Dann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
Dann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Valentine working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Valentine postures up.
Valentine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dann has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
Valentine stands up and waves to Dann to follow him.
Corwin Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Dann circles away.
Dann has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Dann blocks it.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but Dann is blocking nicely.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dann blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Dann blocks it.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dann jumps into guard, dragging Valentine to the mat.
Dann trying to keep a closed guard but Valentine is proving a slippery customer.
Brian Dann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine stands up and waves to Dann to follow him.
Valentine clinches.
Valentine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dann's face.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but Dann is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Dann blocks it.
Dann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Valentine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dann, pushing him back against the cage.
Dann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine closes the distance but Dann moves to the side
so Dann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dann manages to pass to side control.
Dann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position.
Valentine kicks Dann off and gets back to his feet.
Dann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine has closed the distance and engaged Dann in a clinch.
Dann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Dann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Valentine uses from the top position.
Valentine trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dann holds on and takes a little breather.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Dann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valentine gets to his feet - Dann follows without any prompting.
Valentine darts in and clinches Dann up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Dann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentine drives through and clinches with Dann against the cage.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dann.
Dann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dann looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Valentine forces Dann back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but Dann blocks with his arms.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dann tries to pull guard but Valentine holds him up against the cage and eventually Dann drops back down to his feet.
Corwin Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Dann blocks it.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dann blocks it with crossed arms.
Dann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valentine's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dann postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow.
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valentine is working an open guard so Dann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dann swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Dann is looking for a counter combo.
Brian Dann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dann.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentine 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Valentine!
Corwin Valentine took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I've fought in Vegas, Japan, and now in Brazil. My fighting has taken me everywhere and I will always love the fans for being there for me.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tolevski (ranked 4565 p4p, 220 weight class) and Rex Ruger (ranked 23084 p4p, 444 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tolevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolevski throws a head kick that misses.
Tolevski looks to clinch
and Ruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tolevski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruger's back!
Tolevski keeps control of the position as Ruger tries to break free.
Tolevski tightening his grip on Ruger, looking for the choke.
Tolevski is trying to stick to Ruger's back but Ruger is turning into Tolevski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tolevski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ruger.
Tolevski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruger throws an elbow that misses. Tolevski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruger's guard. Nice move by Tolevski!
Ruger wants to sweep here but Tolevski controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tolevski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tolevski stands and throws Ruger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tolevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruger keeps working.
Tolevski is really struggling to control Ruger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tolevski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruger tries to escape but Tolevski is in control.
Ruger sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolevski wants to control but Ruger is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tolevski winds up and cracks Ruger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tolevski is stalling here. Ruger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tolevski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ruger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger working the ground and pound.
Tolevski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruger working the head with strikes.
Tolevski is trying to control Ruger's posture but Ruger avoids it.
Ruger throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tolevski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tolevski is positioning himself well to prevent Ruger advancing to mount.
Ruger drops an elbow to the side of Tolevski's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruger.
Tolevski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruger is working away from the top position though.
Ruger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tolevski is trying to stand.
Tolevski is looking to control Ruger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tolevski avoid being mounted?
Ruger trying to control from half guard but Tolevski is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruger is trying to control. Tolevski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rex Ruger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolevski tries to avoid it but Ruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolevski to the ground. Tolevski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruger gets caught napping as Tolevski dives in and scores a takedown. Ruger manages to retain guard.
Ruger is adopting a defensive guard.
Tolevski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tolevski stands up from Ruger's guard - Tolevski perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski lands with a nice combination. Ruger backs away looking to recover.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tolevski swivels and escapes.
Ruger thumps Tolevski with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski slips under a jab from Ruger.
No luck for Ruger with that takedown attempt.
Tolevski tries to counter with a takedown but Ruger is quick to defend against it.
Jason Tolevski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tolevski enables Ruger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tolevski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tolevski pushes Ruger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jason Tolevski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruger defending well as Tolevski loads up on a big left hand.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown but Tolevski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolevski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tolevski. Those never looked like landing.
Ruger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolevski sprawls well initially but Ruger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolevski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruger is working away from the top position though.
Tolevski is trying to stand back up but Ruger is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tolevski lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Tolevski is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tolevski trying to hold on to Ruger's head to control him but Ruger postures up.
Ruger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tolevski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruger.
Tolevski is trying to stand up here but Ruger is controlling him well.
Ruger is nestled in close to Tolevski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski tries to kick Ruger off but Ruger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rex Ruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolevski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tolevski looking to control.
Tolevski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruger defends well.
Ruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolevski has momentary wrist control but Ruger slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruger lands some shots froms side control.
Tolevski is rocked!
Tolevski wants to control but Ruger postures up.
Oh Tolevski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruger in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ruger lands a strong strike to the head of Tolevski. That's dazed him! Ruger looking to finish here. Tolevski is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ruger lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Steve (ranked 5143 p4p, 561 weight class) and Huffy Sanna (ranked 5854 p4p, 619 weight class). Steve's entrance music is The Vamps-Wake Up. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
192 lbs
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196 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iggy Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Sanna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.
Sanna connects with an inside leg kick.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Sanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Sanna.
A combination from Sanna does no damage.
Sanna throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve throws a head kick but Sanna moves out of range.
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanna's coach down at All Star Performance Institute was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanna throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters with a series of strikes. Sanna will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanna throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Sanna.
Sanna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve pushes Sanna up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanna wants to break free but Steve has control.
Sanna working hard to break the clinch.
Sanna trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanna into the cage.
Sanna working hard to break the clinch.
Steve manages to pull guard.
Steve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steve tries to get out of the position.
Sanna wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Steve keeping full guard, as Sanna tries to pass.
Sanna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanna gets to his feet. Steve looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steve dives in and scores a takedown into Sanna's guard.
Sanna trying to keep a closed guard but Steve is proving a slippery customer.
Steve tries to stand but Sanna is controlling from the bottom.
Steve has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steve's guard.
Steve being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanna decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steve, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Sanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanna tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanna misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Sanna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanna swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve is looking for a counter combo.
Steve shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanna lands with a kick to the temple. Steve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanna is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanna swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve moves away from the strike by Sanna.
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Sanna in a clinch.
Sanna tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Sanna is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanna swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanna gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Sanna stops a takedown attempt from Steve.
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanna but Sanna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanna misses with the combination.
Sanna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanna defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna pushes Steve away with a front kick.
Sanna connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Sanna.
Sanna leaves Steve with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanna lands a two punch combo.
Sanna connects with a leg kick. Steve looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Sanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanna cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve wants to clinch.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Sanna moves out of range easily.
Steve with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanna counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanna throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Sanna finds it's target.
Sanna scores with a jab to the body.
Steve instigates a clinch.
Sanna wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Sanna can't break the clinch.
Steve is struggling to control the position.
Sanna wants to break free but Steve has control.
Steve is pushing Sanna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanna tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sanna wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanna tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanna lands a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanna lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steve has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steve and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanna throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Huffy Sanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve drives through and clinches with Sanna against the cage.
Steve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanna tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
Sanna is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanna tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve checks a low kick from Sanna.
Sanna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanna circles away.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanna.
Sanna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steve.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanna throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanna.
Sanna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanna.
Sanna missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Sanna.
As Sanna looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but Sanna just gets out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steve or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanna, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sanna connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Sanna lands with a nice combination. Steve backs away looking to recover.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanna misses with the combination.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but Sanna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanna scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna stalks Steve and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steve's face. Steve staggers backwards, shaken.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanna looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
Sanna misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Sanna.
Sanna misses with a leg kick.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanna fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanna lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Sanna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanna misses with a double jab
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanna.
Sanna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steve checks it well.
Sanna throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Steve half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Sanna throws a shot to the body.
Sanna throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanna.
Steve shoots in for a double leg but Sanna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to pull guard but Sanna won't allow it.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanna.
Iggy Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Sanna lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Sanna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iggy Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanna connects with a jab.
Sanna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steve is out of range and Sanna settles back down.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Steve drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanna sprawls and moves away.
Steve pushes Sanna up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve shoots for a takedown but Sanna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steve is looking to clinch but Sanna is avoiding it.
Sanna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Sanna lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Sanna lands.
Sanna lands a nice looking body shot.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanna scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanna connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanna.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huffy Sanna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanna 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Sanna!
The defeated Iggy Steve had this to say: 'Sorry,i've got an idiot manager'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cain Alvarado (ranked 4232 p4p, 408 weight class) and Bill Como (ranked 5270 p4p, 466 weight class). Cain Alvarado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Como is looking to score with low kicks.
Como feints and then cracks Alvarado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarado down.
Como pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Como swinging wildly here.
Como throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarado moves out of range easily.
Alvarado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Como motions for Alvarado to come forward. Como throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarado throws a big counter combination but Como scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alvarado blocks a jab.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Como lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Como's waist but Como gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarado off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarado checks a low kick from Como.
Nice body punch from Como.
Alvarado is looking to clinch.
Como throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Como keeps the fight on the outside.
Como throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarado tries to clinch there but Como circles away.
Alvarado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Como circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Como defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarado.
Como blocks a head kick by Alvarado.
Como connects with a body shot.
Como throws a nice looking combination but Alvarado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarado appears to be looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Como misses.
Como slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarado tries to score with a low kick but Como moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Alvarado.
Alvarado shoots in looking for a takedown but Como manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Como is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Como. Alvarado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Como. No joy for Alvarado on that attempt.
Como cracks Alvarado with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Como lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarado off balance momentarily.
Good work by Alvarado as he checks the leg kick.
As Como tries to get set, Alvarado tries to push him back and clinch up but Como manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvarado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Como manages to avoid it.
Alvarado is looking to clinch but Como is avoiding it.
Como avoids a punch combination nicely.
Como feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarado's calf.
Como lands a jab to Alvarado's midsection.
Alvarado slips under a jab from Como.
Alvarado tries to counter by clinching up but Como breaks away and moves out of range.
Como misses with a series of wild punches.
Como is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarado rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Como.
Como ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarado moves away.
Como tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarado is able to avoid easily.
Como throws a lazy right hand but Alvarado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Como catches Alvarado right on the button with a cross.
Alvarado scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Bill Como has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Como.
Alvarado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Como pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarado.
Alvarado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarado walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Como getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Como will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bill Como is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Como fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarado manages to avoid it.
Como keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Como can pounce on him.
Como looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarado is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Como scores with a four punch combination!
Alvarado shoots in looking for a takedown but Como manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Como leaves Alvarado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Como tries to counter by closing the distance.
Como scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarado doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Como's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Como swings for the body but Alvarado moves out of range.
Alvarado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Como throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Como as Alvarado shoots in.
Alvarado sets himself, and Como steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarado avoids it this time.
Alvarado has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by Alvarado.
Alvarado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alvarado moves in looking to clinch but Como pushes him off.
Como misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarado shoots in and drives through. Como sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como lands a big head kick that sends Alvarado tumbling to the mat! Como takes a step backwards and waves Alvarado back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alvarado is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Como scores with the left hand. Alvarado knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Alvarado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Como will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvarado seems to have got his legs back now.
Alvarado tries to clinch there but Como circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Como throws a body kick that misses.
Como has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarado moves in looking to clinch but Como pushes him off.
Como dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alvarado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Como lands a body shot.
Alvarado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Como steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarado.
Alvarado tries to clinch up.
Como misses the shot to the body.
Alvarado tries to close the distance and clinch but Como swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Como shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Alvarado. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Alvarado shoots in and drives through. Como sprawls well.
Bill Como seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarado blocks a head kick by Como.
It looked like Alvarado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarado looks for a takedown but Como sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Como.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado tries to clinch up but Como circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarado tries to clinch but Como moves out of range.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Como sprawls well. Como wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarado fails with the takedown.
Como throws the left hand but Alvarado avoids the punch easily.
Alvarado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Alvarado.
Alvarado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Como holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Como lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Como.
Como lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Como lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Como softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Como lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Como's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Como defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarado.
Como steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarado.
Como misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Como throws a front kick that sends Alvarado stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Como.
Alvarado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Como uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Como sprawls well. Como wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Como is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Como connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Como. Alvarado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Como just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Como bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alvarado looks to land a body kick but Como moved away.
Como lands a jab-cross combination.
Alvarado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Como thuds a left hand into Alvarado's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Como's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Como swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Como misses the shot to the body.
Alvarado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A good leg kick by Como.
Como connects with the punch.
Como lands a jab to Alvarado's midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Como!
Como scores with the left hand. Alvarado knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarado closes the distance and clinches up with Como, looking for a takedown. Alvarado pushes Como against the cage but Como circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Como misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Como throws a leg kick which misses Alvarado's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarado tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Como.
Como lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Como lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Como.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Como ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarado moves away.
Como stuns Alvarado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarado tries to clinch but Como is having none of it.
Como scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that Como avoids nicely.
Alvarado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alvarado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Como pinned against the cage. Como gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Como.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Como, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Como. Alvarado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarado doesn't manage to clinch there - Como circles away.
Como fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarado is out of range.
As Como tries to get set, Alvarado tries to push him back and clinch up but Como manages to avoid the attempt.
Como lands a lovely overhand right.
Como throws a series of punches but Alvarado moves out of range.
Alvarado is looking to clinch.
Como connects with a body shot that sends Alvarado's belly button to the back.
Alvarado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Como's waist but Como gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarado off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Como throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarado blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Como misses.
Alvarado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Alvarado with that takedown attempt.
Alvarado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Como tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarado was well out of range. Poor timing from Como.
Como lands a body shot.
Alvarado is looking to clinch.
Como lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Como moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarado.
Alvarado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarado tries to clinch up.
Como takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Como fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarado counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Alvarado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Como throws a one two combo.
A low kick from Alvarado is predictable there
and Como counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Como creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Como breaks from the clinch.
Como turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarado shoots in for a double leg but Como sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Como looks to land a right hand but Alvarado moved out of range.
Bill Como is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarado lands a nice looking body shot.
Cain Alvarado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Como throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Como throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarado counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cain Alvarado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Como misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Como comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Como has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Como!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 3778 p4p, 189 weight class) and Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 5576 p4p, 275 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Jr Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to throw the jab but Carruthers is out of range.
Carruthers throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Carruthers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carruthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Carruthers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva with the counter takedown but Carruthers avoids it easily.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carruthers defends well and Silva ends up having to push Carruthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Carruthers in a clinch.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carruthers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carruthers is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Carruthers gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Carruthers breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carruthers scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva is rocked!
Carruthers is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Silva flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Silva is out cold! Carruthers holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Carruthers!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 2869 p4p, 294 weight class) and Gabriel Ward (ranked 4853 p4p, 442 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ward!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison slips a jab from Ward.
Bison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Bison pushes Ward away with a front kick.
Bison is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bison.
Bison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bison clinches with his opponent.
Ward pulls guard.
Bison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bison continues to stall.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bison pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bison has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Bison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ward has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bison doesn't defend quickly enough and Ward has managed to lock this one up! Can Bison escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ward on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Ward!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 2838 p4p, 137 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 5103 p4p, 250 weight class). Ithamar comes to the cage accompanied by Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. Felix Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezekiel Ithamar!
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, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ithamar won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Ithamar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ithamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ithamar pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Ithamar is keeping busy.
Ithamar slows the pace down in half guard.
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ithamar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ithamar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ithamar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ithamar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Ithamar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is not content to let Ithamar control the position.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Ithamar has control of the leg.
Ithamar is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ithamar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Ithamar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Ithamar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar tries to clinch up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Ithamar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ithamar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ithamar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ithamar controlling the pace.
Ithamar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Ithamar is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ithamar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ithamar trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
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.
Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Ithamar advancing to mount.
Jones trying to hold on to Ithamar's head to control him but Ithamar postures up.
Jones is staying active underneath Ithamar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Ithamar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ithamar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Ithamar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ithamar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Ithamar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a hook but Ithamar blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Ithamar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar fails with the takedown.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ithamar moves into full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ithamar's body to avoid the submission. Ithamar has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ithamar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 2973 p4p, 375 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 5469 p4p, 593 weight class). Jimmy Cathaway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cathaway scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Cathaway pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald tries to kick Cathaway off but Cathaway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cathaway is working for a submission of some sort.
Cathaway is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cathaway to get the leverage.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control but Cathaway postures up.
McDonald is trying to stand back up but Cathaway is controlling him
Cathaway trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Cathaway.
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.
Cathaway is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cathaway is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDonald still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDonald has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McDonald prevents Cathaway from escaping the position.
McDonald in side control, throwing shots but Cathaway defends.
Cathaway wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cathaway wants to improve his position, back to half guard but McDonald has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cathaway's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cathaway is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David McDonald!
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