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AFC Hard Knocks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Steve (ranked 9100 p4p, 664 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 20762 p4p, 672 weight class). Steve comes to the cage accompanied by The Vamps-Wake Up. Iggy Steve had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
7 - 6 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Steve escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Italo avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Italo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown but Italo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steve's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steve dives in and grabs Italo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Italo pushes down on Steve's head and hops out.
Italo with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Italo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steve.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Italo is trying to drag Steve to the mat but Steve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Italo letting Steve take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Steve.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Italo is working for takedown but Steve is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Italo wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Italo tries for a takedown but Steve manages to get underhooks.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve dives in and grabs Italo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Italo pushes down on Steve's head and hops out.
Italo feints the counter takedown.
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italo can't get the takedown.
Steve manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steve gets control of Italo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steve will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Italo has gone for a leg lock! Steve slips out almost immediately though and dives into Italo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Italo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steve is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Italo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Steve dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steve misses with a body kick.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve clinches up with Italo and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Italo controls the action.
Steve tries to score a body lock takedown but Italo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steve is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Italo is defending well.
Steve tries to pull guard but Italo holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. Italo tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Italo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Italo with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Italo with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Italo is fending him off so far but Steve persists. Nope, Italo circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve pulls guard.
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Italo slips nicely into half guard.
Italo wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steve is staying active underneath Italo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Italo is trying for a kimura here. Steve looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Italo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Iggy Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry,i've got an idiot manager'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Como (ranked 3644 p4p, 183 weight class) and Rex Ruger (ranked 3964 p4p, 196 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Como takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Ruger tries to get set, Como tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruger manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Como circles away.
Good leg kick by Como there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Como. Como obviously looking to wear him down.
Como has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Ruger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Como circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruger throws a hook but Como avoids it easily.
As Ruger tries to get set, Como tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruger manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Ruger with that takedown attempt.
Como lands with a good body shot.
Como lands with a straight right. Ruger didn't see that one coming.
Como cracks Ruger with a good jab.
Ruger dives in and grabs Como's left leg, looking for a takedown. Como pushes down on Ruger's head and hops out.
Bill Como has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Como with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Como scores with a hook to the body. Ruger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Como swivels and escapes.
Como tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ruger manages to circle out of the way.
We've been informed that Ruger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Como's corner calls for a 1-2. Como obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Como fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Como fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Como checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Como seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Como throws a nice head kick!
Ruger scores with a takedown into Como's guard.
Ruger distracts Como with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Como working a defensive guard here.
Como looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Como is looking to stand up but Ruger isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger is standing up over Como. Como looks to escape but Ruger dives into side control.
Ruger landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Como tries to improve position but can't.
Ruger lands a decent elbow from side control.
Como wants to control but Ruger postures up.
Como tries to bench press Ruger off him but Ruger keeps the position.
Ruger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Como is rocked!
Como tries to bench press Ruger off him but Ruger keeps the position.
Oh Como is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruger cracks Como with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ruger immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Como is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dann (ranked 5461 p4p, 561 weight class) and John Franco (ranked 5488 p4p, 562 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Franco!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side.
Franco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco is pushing down on Dann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dann is fighting to maintain full guard but Franco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Franco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dann is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann is refusing to be controlled, as Franco sits in half guard.
Dann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franco with the ground and pound but Dann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.
Dann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dann keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Dann's brow.
Franco being controlled here momentarily.
Franco content to stall in guard here.
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.
Franco forces his way into half guard.
Franco is trying to control the action in half guard but Dann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dann is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
Dann pushes Franco off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco shoots and misses
and Dann counters with a nice body kick.
Franco fails with the takedown
and Dann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dann.
Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Dann wants to break free but Franco has control.
Dann breaks the clinch.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Dann sprawls well.
Franco looks winded!
Dann looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Dann looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
Franco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franco throws an overhand right that lands on Dann's shoulder, as Dann tries to avoid the shot.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Dann.
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Dann is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Dann's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Dann has wrist control.
Dann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franco preventing the sweep.
Dann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco is looking to control Dann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franco avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Franco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Franco looking for submissions off his back.
Dann trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Dann is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco moves into full guard.
Franco is looking to stand up but Dann isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dann manages to get himself to full guard.
Dann striking off his back but it's not causing Franco any problems.
John Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Dann has wrist control.
Dann pulls Franco in to control the position.
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet.
Dann wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco looking to pass the guard.
Franco keeps trying to improve his position.
Dann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A head kick misses from Dann.
Franco moves into the clinch.
Franco has hold of one of Dann's legs. Dann is fighting the takedown attempt but Franco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dann uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco closes the distance and pushes Dann back into the cage.
Dann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Dann takes an elbow to the temple.
Dann drags the fight down to the ground.
Dann controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself.
Dann pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.
Franco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dann dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dann is one step ahead there.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Dann passes into half guard.
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Dann tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dann gets the takedown into side control.
Dann decides to stand back up. Dann steps back and let's Franco get back to his feet.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dann.
Franco tries to counter with a clinch but Dann shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Dann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franco doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dann. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
John Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franco defends well and Dann ends up having to push Franco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dann defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franco.
Dann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Dann blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Dann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
Franco is looking to stand up but Dann isn't so interested in that idea.
Dann wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Dann won't allow Franco to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco pulls Dann in to control the position.
Dann wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco has his foot on Dann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dann works his way back into a safe position though.
Dann wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dann is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dann's guard.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco is fighting to break Dann's control of his arms but Dann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dann controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dann keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.
Franco distracts Dann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dann pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Franco looking to sit in guard and control but Dann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dann stands up from Franco's guard - Dann perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Franco.
I think Franco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pietro De Negri (ranked 4912 p4p, 453 weight class) and Afonso Aloisio (ranked 6970 p4p, 517 weight class). Afonso Aloisio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
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, Afonso Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloisio is looking to slow De Negri down with leg kicks.
De Negri wants to clinch up but Aloisio keeps it at a distance.
De Negri gets a clinch.
Aloisio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from De Negri misses.
De Negri misses with a wild body shot.
Aloisio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aloisio tries to keep at a distance but De Negri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aloisio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but De Negri is controlling him.
De Negri blocks an uppercut.
De Negri tightens his grip and picks Aloisio up, before dumping him to the ground. Aloisio manages to land in guard.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet but De Negri passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloisio is trying to get back to full guard.
Aloisio won't allow De Negri to pass to mount.
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.
De Negri passes to side control.
De Negri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aloisio keeps working.
Aloisio is trying to get back to half guard.
De Negri controlling from side mount.
Aloisio is not content to let De Negri control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aloisio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Negri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aloisio gets back to half guard.
De Negri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Negri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Negri is trying to control. Aloisio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Negri throwing shots but Aloisio is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aloisio is looking to escape.
De Negri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Negri working Aloisio over with strikes.
De Negri is trying to control. Aloisio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aloisio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Negri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
De Negri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aloisio circles away.
De Negri fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Negri has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Negri's calf.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aloisio sprawls well. Aloisio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloisio throws a body punch but De Negri moves out of range.
De Negri shoots in and gets a takedown into Aloisio's guard.
Aloisio pushes De Negri off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aloisio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Negri momentarily.
De Negri rushes Aloisio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aloisio manages to break the clinch.
De Negri takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
A good leg kick by Aloisio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Afonso Aloisio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aloisio gets caught flat footed, as De Negri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Negri manages to pass to side control.
De Negri works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Negri content just to control the position here.
Aloisio tries to reverse the position but De Negri maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Negri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri wants to control but Aloisio is keeping him busy.
Pietro De Negri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Negri prevents Aloisio from standing back up.
De Negri wants to take a breather but Aloisio is having none of it.
De Negri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Negri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aloisio is trying to control but can't.
Aloisio tries to roll over but De Negri keeps him under control.
Aloisio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Negri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's 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.
De Negri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet.
De Negri controlling the pace.
De Negri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Aloisio misses with a low kick as De Negri jumps back.
As Aloisio looks to move away, De Negri throws a big counter combo but Aloisio just gets out of the way.
Aloisio scores with a sloppy right hand. De Negri should have avoided that one.
Afonso Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio lands with a hook. De Negri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Aloisio. Those never looked like landing.
De Negri moves into range and clinches up with Aloisio.
De Negri jumps into guard, dragging Aloisio to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aloisio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Aloisio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aloisio takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
De Negri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
De Negri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri is looking to take a break and control but Aloisio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aloisio can't do much from the bottom here.
Aloisio is looking to regain half guard here but De Negri keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloisio is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Negri connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro De Negri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
De Negri has managed to clinch.
Aloisio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aloisio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aloisio looks to land a combination. De Negri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Negri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aloisio.
Aloisio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Negri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aloisio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aloisio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Negri trying to control the position from guard on top but Aloisio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Negri won't allow Aloisio to sweep him here.
De Negri trying to control but Aloisio is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Negri is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
De Negri has Aloisio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aloisio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for De Negri to work.
Aloisio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but De Negri has him pressed against the cage.
Aloisio scores with a shot to the side of De Negri's head.
Aloisio is fighting off a takedown attempt but De Negri is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aloisio to the mat. Aloisio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Aloisio is wriggling around but De Negri manages to pass to half guard.
Aloisio trying to control but De Negri postures up.
De Negri stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Afonso Aloisio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Aloisio misses the target.
De Negri shoots in and drives through. Aloisio sprawls well.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio throws a head kick but De Negri moves out of range.
Aloisio stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloisio jabs De Negri right on the nose. De Negri blinks but takes it well.
Aloisio throws a head kick that half lands.
Pietro De Negri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aloisio throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and De Negri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Negri shoots in and drives through. Aloisio sprawls well.
Aloisio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Aloisio lands.
Aloisio staying out of range there.
Aloisio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Negri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aloisio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes De Negri off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aloisio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aloisio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aloisio lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Negri walks into a jab.
Aloisio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio connects with a looping right hand.
Aloisio misses with a head kick.
De Negri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aloisio misses with a head kick.
Afonso Aloisio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Negri avoids the head kick by Aloisio.
De Negri is looking to counter the offense by Aloisio and move into the clinch.
Aloisio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Negri. Aloisio does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Negri clinches with his opponent.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but De Negri has him pressed against the cage.
De Negri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aloisio or not.
De Negri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aloisio up against the cage.
De Negri tries to score a body lock takedown but Aloisio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aloisio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aloisio working hard to break the clinch.
De Negri blocking some punches.
Aloisio working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afonso Aloisio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aloisio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pietro De Negri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Green (ranked 3864 p4p, 378 weight class) and Daniel Murphy (ranked 4315 p4p, 421 weight class). Murphy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk. 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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163 lbs
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153 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Murphy forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
It looks like Alonzo Green has been cut.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alonzo Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Green is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Green is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy jumps guard but Green stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Murphy trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Green wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Murphy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green kicks Murphy off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alonzo Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Murphy.
Murphy digs a good hook to Green's body.
Green scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Green gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Green is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alonzo Green will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alonzo Green's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Green wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Alonzo Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Green pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alonzo Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Murphy.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Green is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him
Green trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Murphy trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Murphy is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Green looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green lands a body shot.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a big head kick but Green shrugs it off.
Green throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Alonzo Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Green postures up.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Green manages to get himself to full guard.
Murphy gets to his feet. Green looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Green misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green misses with a straight right.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alonzo Green's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Murphy looking for a takedown.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Green is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Green is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.
Alonzo Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Murphy.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Green regains guard immediately.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses.
Daniel Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Murphy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Green manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Green working some strikes from top position.
Murphy wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Green preventing the sweep.
Green tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murphy pulls Green in close to his closed guard and prevents Green from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green lands with a nice combination. Murphy backs away looking to recover.
Green scores with a punch to the head.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 3241 p4p, 165 weight class) and Dan Sergeant (ranked 3158 p4p, 158 weight class). Jimmy Carruthers had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jimmy Carruthers looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carruthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sergeant is staying tight to Carruthers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sergeant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carruthers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sergeant tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carruthers's legs.
Sergeant advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant avoids the attempt from Carruthers to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant controlling from mount.
Sergeant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sergeant looking to finish Carruthers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carruthers!
Carruthers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sergeant controlling from the full mount.
Sergeant landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers taking shots to the head.
Carruthers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carruthers is trying desperately to improve position.
Sergeant working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sergeant cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sergeant wants to finish this one by submission but Carruthers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sergeant.
Sergeant with shots to the head and body - Carruthers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Carruthers is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sergeant content just to control the position here.
Sergeant lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Carruthers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sergeant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sergeant lands a big shot to the head and Carruthers winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Sergeant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Sanna (ranked 2535 p4p, 323 weight class) and Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 5357 p4p, 556 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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202 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Sanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahikaroa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahikaroa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahikaroa drives through and clinches with Sanna against the cage.
Sanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanna scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ari Ahikaroa has been cut.
Ahikaroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahikaroa moves in looking to clinch but Sanna pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Ahikaroa. Those never looked like landing.
Sanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna manages to break the clinch.
Sanna throws an overhand right that lands on Ahikaroa's shoulder, as Ahikaroa tries to avoid the shot.
Ahikaroa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahikaroa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahikaroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahikaroa clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanna swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahikaroa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanna. Ahikaroa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahikaroa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahikaroa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanna sneaks out the side door and pushes Ahikaroa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna cracks the inside of Ahikaroa's front leg.
Ahikaroa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanna scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahikaroa closes the distance and clinches up with Sanna, looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa pushes Sanna against the cage but Sanna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanna misses with a hook.
Sanna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanna scores with a punch to the head.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Sanna keeps it at a distance.
Ahikaroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sanna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Sanna misses.
And Ahikaroa tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahikaroa blocks a low kick nicely.
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanna misses with a low kick.
Sanna scores with a one two! Ahikaroa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ahikaroa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahikaroa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ahikaroa somewhat.
Sanna slips a straight right by Ahikaroa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa tries to clinch but Sanna is having none of it.
Sanna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahikaroa.
Sanna throws a head kick that misses.
Ahikaroa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanna.
Ahikaroa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahikaroa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanna.
Sanna lands a jab.
Ahikaroa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanna.
Ahikaroa tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahikaroa's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahikaroa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanna lands a head shot.
Ahikaroa misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna misses with an uppercut. Ahikaroa saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Ahikaroa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Sanna.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahikaroa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahikaroa tries to clinch up but Sanna circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahikaroa takes a swing at Sanna's ribcage but misses.
Ahikaroa closes the distance and clinches.
Sanna manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahikaroa defending well as Sanna loads up on a big left hand.
Ahikaroa throws a counter combo.
Ahikaroa goes for a double leg but Sanna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanna continues to drive forward.
Ahikaroa shoots in and drives through. Sanna sprawls well.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a double leg but Sanna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Ahikaroa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ahikaroa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch.
Ahikaroa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanna.
Ahikaroa slips under a jab from Sanna.
Huffy Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanna throws a series of punches but Ahikaroa moves out of range.
Huffy Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanna throws a nice looking combination but Ahikaroa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahikaroa moves forwards but Sanna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Sanna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahikaroa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanna.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahikaroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahikaroa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanna swivels and escapes.
Ahikaroa dives in and grabs Sanna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanna pushes down on Ahikaroa's head and hops out.
Ahikaroa fails with the takedown.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna tests Ahikaroa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanna takes a swing at Ahikaroa's ribcage but misses.
Sanna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanna, right into the meat.
Sanna misses with a wild body shot.
Sanna throws a jab when Ahikaroa was well out of range.
Ahikaroa looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahikaroa momentarily.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch.
Sanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahikaroa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahikaroa throws out a counter right but Sanna avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa moves forwards but Sanna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Sanna misses.
Ahikaroa with the counter takedown but Sanna avoids it easily.
Sanna feints a jab promting Ahikaroa to slip. Sanna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ahikaroa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That has opened up Ari Ahikaroa's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahikaroa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanna, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Ahikaroa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahikaroa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ahikaroa.
Sloppy strikes from Sanna. Those never looked like landing.
Sanna slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahikaroa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa fails to land the takedown.
Ahikaroa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanna.
Sanna dodges the punch combination from Ahikaroa.
Sanna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Sanna misses.
Ahikaroa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sanna.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but Sanna shows good takedown defense.
Ahikaroa is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Sanna.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanna. That's going to slow Ahikaroa down.
Sanna feints and then cracks Ahikaroa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahikaroa down.
Ahikaroa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanna avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahikaroa doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanna drops Ahikaroa with a beautiful combination! Ahikaroa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanna is looking for the KO!
Ahikaroa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna throws a right and a left that Ahikaroa avoids nicely.
Ahikaroa is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Sanna cracks Ahikaroa with a left hook right on the temple and Ahikaroa goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sanna lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Ahikaroa is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huffy Sanna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 3727 p4p, 433 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 3586 p4p, 420 weight class). Jimmy Cathaway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Cathaway, which made it look bad.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Cathaway tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cathaway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimmy Cathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cathaway throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cathaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald feints and as Cathaway raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cathaway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cathaway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cathaway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cathaway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cathaway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cathaway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cathaway slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cathaway goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cathaway but great work by McDonald.
McDonald tries to move to mount but Cathaway blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Cathaway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
Cathaway is trying to improve his position.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cathaway has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Cathaway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cathaway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cathaway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cathaway is working hard here to advance position.
Cathaway sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald prevents Cathaway from improving his position.
McDonald stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cathaway to get to his feet.
Cathaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cathaway circles away.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cathaway sprawls well. Cathaway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cathaway. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Cathaway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cathaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Cathaway lands a brutal head kick. McDonald looks out on his feet and Cathaway throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 1629 p4p, 180 weight class) and Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 2573 p4p, 269 weight class). Kim Rhee Daebyeol looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daebyeol tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daebyeol.
Bison moves into the clinch.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebyeol avoids the damage to the body.
Bison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebyeol avoids the damage to the body.
Daebyeol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daebyeol avoids a wild elbow strike from Bison.
Daebyeol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebyeol avoids the damage to the body.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Daebyeol in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol just leaning against Bison, taking a breather.
Bison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daebyeol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol moves into the clinch successfully.
Daebyeol wants to take the fight to the mat but Bison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Rhee Daebyeol.
Daebyeol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daebyeol looks winded!
Bison lands a head kick. Daebyeol smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bison closes the distance and clinches.
Bison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daebyeol blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bison lands a good knee to the midsection. Daebyeol won't want to take too many of those.
Bison scores with a knee to the head.
Daebyeol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Daebyeol in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebyeol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bison lands an elbow just above Daebyeol 's eye.
Daebyeol has a couple of punches blocked by Bison.
Bison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daebyeol managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
Bison blocks a body shot from Daebyeol.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daebyeol managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
Bison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daebyeol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daebyeol tries for a takedown but Bison manages to get underhooks.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Daebyeol in his tracks for a moment.
Bison crunches a lovely knee into Daebyeol's ribcage.
Bison lands a nice knee to the body.
Bison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daebyeol.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Daebyeol in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol wants to take the fight to the mat but Bison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bison lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bison throws an elbow but misses.
Bison trying to stall but Daebyeol improves his position.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daebyeol.
Bison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bison stalling in the clinch but Daebyeol improves position.
Daebyeol can't find room to land a body shot as Bison controls the action.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bison lands a damaging elbow.
Bison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daebyeol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Daebyeol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bison.
Daebyeol has Bison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daebyeol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daebyeol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daebyeol's brow.
Bison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daebyeol's defenses.
Daebyeol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison lands an elbow just above Daebyeol 's eye.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bison lands an elbow just above Daebyeol 's eye.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the temple.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebyeol avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daebyeol swats away the attempt to clinch by Bison.
Daebyeol throws a front kick aimed at Bison's knee but Bison avoids it well.
Bison gets a clinch.
Daebyeol avoids a wild elbow strike from Bison.
Bison looking to slow down the pace here.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
Daebyeol looking for a takedown.
Daebyeol blocks the elbow strike.
Bison lands a good knee to the midsection. Daebyeol won't want to take too many of those.
Bison looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison working Daebyeol over with knees to the body.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Daebyeol is breathing heavily.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
Bison working Daebyeol over with knees to the body.
Bison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daebyeol avoids it.
Bison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daebyeol can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bison scores a nice knee to the body.
Daebyeol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bison tries to stall but Daebyeol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daebyeol.
Daebyeol wants a takedown but no success here.
Daebyeol blocks the elbow strike.
Bison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daebyeol avoids it.
Bison connects with a knee to the head.
Bison looking to stall.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
Daebyeol working aggressively here.
Bison lands a knee to the body.
Bison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daebyeol avoids it.
Bison scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison working Daebyeol over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bison throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Bison.
Daebyeol swings wildly with an uppercut but Bison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daebyeol.
Bison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daebyeol avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bison obliges.
Daebyeol avoiding damage as Bison throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bison throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Bison.
Bison lands a good knee to the midsection. Daebyeol won't want to take too many of those.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bison landing knees to the body.
Bison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bison lands a good knee to the midsection. Daebyeol won't want to take too many of those.
Daebyeol avoids the elbow strike from Bison, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bison scores a nice knee to the body.
Bison lands a damaging elbow.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daebyeol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tony Bison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daebyeol is looking for a takedown.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Rhee Daebyeol.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daebyeol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bison blocks an uppercut.
Daebyeol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daebyeol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daebyeol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daebyeol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daebyeol.
Bison clinches up with Daebyeol and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bison throws an elbow but misses.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Daebyeol taking a breather.
Bison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daebyeol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Bison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bison dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bison is looking to clinch.
Daebyeol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daebyeol somewhat.
Bison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bison is looking to clinch.
Daebyeol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bison swivels and escapes.
Bison wants to clinch up but Daebyeol keeps it at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bison. Daebyeol shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bison connects with a nice looking jab.
Daebyeol takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bison, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bison.
Tony Bison is winning the standup battle so far.
Bison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daebyeol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol tries to close the distance and clinch but Bison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches up with Bison, looking for a takedown. Daebyeol pushes Bison against the cage but Bison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Rhee Daebyeol.
Bison pushes Daebyeol up against the cage in a clinch.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bison.
Bison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daebyeol's defenses.
Bison tries to stall but Daebyeol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bison lands a damaging elbow.
Bison is looking to control Daebyeol's arms but Daebyeol gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bison has his back to the cage.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bison looking to throw knees to the head but Daebyeol is blocking nicely.
Daebyeol works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebyeol won't allow Bison to sweep him here.
Daebyeol trying to control the position from guard on top but Bison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bison working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol prevents Bison from getting back to his feet.
Daebyeol is fighting to break Bison's control of his arms but Bison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bison trying to keep a closed guard but Daebyeol is proving a slippery customer.
Bison keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
Bison has momentary wrist control but Daebyeol slips an elbow through the middle.
Bison wants to stand up but Daebyeol is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bison feints and then cracks Daebyeol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daebyeol down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bison lands with a nice body kick.
Tony Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bison tries to clinch up but Daebyeol circles away and keeps his distance.
Bison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daebyeol on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bison lands a leg kick that knocks Daebyeol off balance momentarily.
Daebyeol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daebyeol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bison moves in looking to clinch but Daebyeol pushes him off.
Daebyeol tries to clinch there but Bison circles away.
Daebyeol tries to clinch but Bison moves out of range.
Bison is looking to counter the offense by Daebyeol and move into the clinch.
Daebyeol wants to clinch up but Bison keeps it at a distance.
Bison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daebyeol has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison moves in looking to clinch but Daebyeol pushes him off.
Bison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bison tries to clinch there but Daebyeol circles away.
Daebyeol instigates a clinch.
Daebyeol dodges an elbow strike from Bison.
Daebyeol managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
Bison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daebyeol avoids it.
Bison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daebyeol up against the cage.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bison lands an elbow just above Daebyeol 's eye.
Bison stalling in the clinch but Daebyeol improves position.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daebyeol lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bison clearly takes 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.
Daebyeol fails with a takedown attempt.
Bison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daebyeol.
Bison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Daebyeol tries to clinch but Bison is having none of it.
Daebyeol clinches up with Bison and pushes him back against the cage.
Bison working Daebyeol over with knees to the body.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebyeol avoids the damage to the body.
Daebyeol managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
Daebyeol looking to stall.
Daebyeol is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol tries to throw a body punch but Bison avoids it by throwing Daebyeol back against the cage.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daebyeol takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Daebyeol in his tracks for a moment.
Bison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bison.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bison lands an elbow just above Daebyeol 's eye.
Bison lands a nice knee to the body.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
Daebyeol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
Bison lands an elbow inside that Daebyeol shrugs off.
Bison stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bison obliges.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Daebyeol in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bison lands an elbow just above Daebyeol 's eye.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Bison lands a knee to the head.
Daebyeol is looking for a takedown.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Rhee Daebyeol.
A knee to the head by Bison.
Daebyeol avoiding damage as Bison throws knees to the body.
Daebyeol managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
Daebyeol is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daebyeol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bison.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daebyeol gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daebyeol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daebyeol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daebyeol throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Daebyeol is working Bison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daebyeol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daebyeol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Daebyeol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daebyeol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bison working for submissions but it's allowed Daebyeol to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daebyeol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Daebyeol.
Daebyeol is nestled in close to Bison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daebyeol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daebyeol is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daebyeol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bison had his way with Kim Rhee Daebyeol in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bison doesn't manage to clinch there - Daebyeol circles away.
Daebyeol throws a low kick but Bison moves out of range easily.
Daebyeol looks to land a combination. Bison sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daebyeol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bison moves in looking to clinch but Daebyeol pushes him off.
Daebyeol moves in looking to clinch but Bison pushes him off.
Bison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bison wants it to stay on the feet.
Daebyeol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bison. Bison obviously looking to wear him down.
Daebyeol tries to keep at a distance but Bison has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bison trying to stall but Daebyeol improves his position.
Daebyeol is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Daebyeol avoiding damage as Bison throws knees to the body.
Daebyeol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol tries to score a body lock takedown but Bison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bison lands a knee to the body.
Bison missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
Bison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daebyeol is defending well for now.
Daebyeol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Rhee Daebyeol.
Bison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daebyeol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the temple.
Bison scores a nice knee to the body.
Bison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daebyeol is keeping busy.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bison working Daebyeol over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison looking to throw knees to the head but Daebyeol is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the temple.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daebyeol takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bison is trying to maintain a safe position but Daebyeol gets an underhook and turns Bison into the cage.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bison blocks a body shot from Daebyeol.
Daebyeol has Bison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daebyeol misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bison throws an elbow but misses.
Daebyeol dodges an elbow strike from Bison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebyeol.
Daebyeol tries to stall but Bison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
Bison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daebyeol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bison.
Bison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daebyeol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bison lands a high kick!
Bison wants to clinch up but Daebyeol keeps it at a distance.
Bison throws a head kick but Daebyeol moves out of range.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daebyeol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daebyeol takes the fight into the clinch.
Bison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol takes an elbow to the temple.
Bison lands a damaging elbow.
Daebyeol managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
Bison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daebyeol's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bison is stalling here.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daebyeol wants a takedown.
Bison lands an elbow just above Daebyeol 's eye.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:43
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bison!
Tony Bison retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Silva (ranked 1622 p4p, 82 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 1797 p4p, 92 weight class). Ithamar has chosen Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104 as his entrance music. Adriano Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ithamar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva is wriggling around but Ithamar manages to pass to half guard.
Ithamar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ithamar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ithamar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Ithamar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ithamar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Ithamar is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ithamar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ithamar prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Ithamar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ithamar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ithamar breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ithamar controlling from mount.
Silva really wants to buck Ithamar off and get back to his feet.
Ithamar avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in trouble now - Ithamar has advanced to mount!
Ithamar landing shots from mount.
Ithamar landing strikes from the mount.
Ithamar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ithamar with the ground and pound from mount.
Ithamar looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ithamar controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Ithamar controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ithamar raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithamar controlling the pace for now.
Ithamar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ithamar wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Ithamar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ithamar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ithamar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ithamar dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva looks for a takedown but Ithamar sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ithamar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ithamar trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Ithamar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ithamar controlling the position from side mount.
Ithamar lands a few punches from side control.
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Ithamar stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ithamar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ithamar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ithamar controls the position.
Ithamar working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ithamar advances to full mount.
Ezekiel Ithamar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ithamar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Ithamar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Ithamar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ithamar controlling the pace for now.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ithamar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silva is rocked!
Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ithamar.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ithamar looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ithamar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ithamar.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ithamar sprawls well. Ithamar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Silva misses.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ithamar is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar looking for a submission but Silva manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ithamar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithamar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Ithamar stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Ithamar passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ithamar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ithamar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva tries to kick Ithamar off but Ithamar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ithamar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ithamar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ithamar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Ithamar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Ithamar stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Ithamar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ithamar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ithamar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Ithamar has a good base and remains in mount.
Ithamar controlling the position easily from mount.
Ithamar unloading with bombs!
Ithamar tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar lands with some strikes.
Ithamar looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ithamar really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ithamar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ithamar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ithamar clinches up against the cage.
Ithamar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva tries to bench press Ithamar off him but Ithamar keeps the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar staying calm.
Ithamar has hold of Silva's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Silva seems comfortable defending it but Ithamar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Silva is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Silva is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ithamar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar gave a big smile as he 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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