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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Vasquez (ranked 6379 p4p, 680 weight class) and Sean Moses (ranked 22307 p4p, 863 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



188 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
195 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moses is fending him off so far but Vasquez persists. Nope, Moses circles away and we're back to standing.
Moses steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Moses looks for a takedown but Vasquez sprawls well.
Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moses tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moses to the ground. Moses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moses throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moses just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVasquez.
We've been informed that Moses 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.
Moses steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasquez. That one must have hurt.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Moses circles away.
Moses tries to counter with a clinch but Vasquez shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses darts in looking for a takedown but Vasquez gets double underhooks and turns Moses into the cage.
Vasquez dives in and grabs Moses's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moses pushes down on Vasquez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moses moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasquez is trying to push Moses away but Moses has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moses stalling in the clinch.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Moses blocks it.
Moses prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Moses is controlling him.
Moses throws a head punch that misses.

Moses gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vasquez wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moses performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moses connects with a nice short shot to Vasquez's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Moses.
Moses throwing shots but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
Moses thows a huge punch but Vasquez dodges it nicely.
Vasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vasquez won't allow Moses to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Moses keeps him under control.

Moses is trying to work for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Moses passes into side control, despite Vasquez's attempt to control the position.
Moses advances to full mount.
Vasquez tries to improve his position but instead Moses has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Vasquez right now.
Moses has the hooks in. Vasquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moses connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vasquez to escape the position.

Moses is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Vasquez is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Moses!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
33%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Gleeson (ranked 8946 p4p, 659 weight class) and Daniel Murphy (ranked 5136 p4p, 506 weight class). Murphy has chosen Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!



179 cm
29
154 lbs
6 - 9 - 0
170 cm
28
153 lbs
8 - 8 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined


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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleeson scores with a punch to the head.

Murphy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gleeson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murphy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Gleeson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gleeson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.

Murphy tries for a kimura but Gleeson is defending well.
Gleeson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy advances to full mount.
Murphy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gleeson tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy lands a big shot there that rocks Gleeson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleeson taking shots to the head.
Murphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gleeson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Murphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murphy lands a big shot there that rocks Gleeson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Gleeson is rocked!
Gleeson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Oh Gleeson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Murphy drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Gleeson is in real trouble here! Murphy lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Murphy is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Murphy!
After the fight, Daniel Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tolevski (ranked 5334 p4p, 225 weight class) and Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 7478 p4p, 287 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.



180 cm
27
147 lbs
6 - 5 - 0
167 cm
30
145 lbs
8 - 9 - 0
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power


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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tolevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolevski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carruthers circles away.
Carruthers connects with a body shot that sends Tolevski's belly button to the back.

A jab-cross combination lands for Carruthers and sends Tolevski crashing to the mat! Carruthers follows him down to the mat - Tolevski regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Jason Tolevski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolevski trying to control but Carruthers postures up.
Tolevski is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolevski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tolevski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tolevski is looking to stand up but Carruthers isn't so interested in that idea.
Tolevski is controlling Carruthers's posture.

Carruthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tolevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carruthers has managed to get both his arms back between Tolevski's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carruthers manages to get himself to full guard.

Tolevski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tolevski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carruthers for as long as he can get away with.
Tolevski wants to pass the guard but Carruthers is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tolevski chips away with some ground and pound.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Tolevski is proving a slippery customer.
Tolevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tolevski stops Carruthers from standing up.
Carruthers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tolevski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carruthers.
Carruthers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tolevski at a distance.

Tolevski moves into the clinch.

Tolevski breaks the clinch.
Tolevski fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Tolevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tolevski feints and as Carruthers raises his hands in defense, Tolevski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tolevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolevski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carruthers's head.
Carruthers being controlled here, momentarily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tolevski stands and steps away. Carruthers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carruthers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tolevski is looking to clinch but Carruthers is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Carruthers misses.
Tolevski tries for a takedown but Carruthers circles away easily
and Carruthers counters with a one-two to the body.

Tolevski is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carruthers jabs at Tolevski's body.
Oh Tolevski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carruthers plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Tolevski swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Tolevski face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Carruthers!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bocheck (ranked 5435 p4p, 606 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 5028 p4p, 568 weight class). The key to victory for Adam Bocheck has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.



180 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0
190 cm
25
226 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin
Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Bocheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Ortiz !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bocheck has Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Bocheck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bocheck wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ortiz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bocheck up against the cage.
Bocheck wants to break the clinch but can't.

Ortiz has Bocheck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ortiz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bocheck tumbling to the mat - Ortiz dives into Bocheck's guard.
Bocheck working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz slips nicely into half guard.
Ortiz tries to pass to full mount but Bocheck defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocheck tries to kick Ortiz off but Ortiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bocheck wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bocheck is trying to stand.

Ortiz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bocheck.
The referee asks Ortiz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortiz prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ortiz tries for a kimura but Bocheck is defending well.
Bocheck tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocheck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bocheck is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Bocheck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Ortiz tries for a kimura but Bocheck is defending well.
Bocheck struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz has an Americana. Bocheck didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ortiz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ortiz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tito Ortiz !
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
31%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanna (ranked 3052 p4p, 393 weight class) and Maynor Luis (ranked 23227 p4p, 832 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Maynor Luis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.



192 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
200 cm
29
222 lbs
1 - 5 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Hates pizza
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maynor Luis!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanna somewhat.
Luis tries to clinch up but Sanna circles away and keeps his distance.

Sanna closes the distance and clinches.
Luis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Sanna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanna fails to pull guard.
Luis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luis looking to throw knees to the head but Sanna is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanna as he avoids it easily.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
Luis moves in looking to clinch but Sanna pushes him off.

Luis gets tackled into the cage by Sanna. Sanna maintains the clinch.

Sanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanna.

Luis sneaks out the side door and pushes Sanna away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Luis throws a body punch but Sanna moves out of range.
Sanna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luis avoids it really well and circles away.
Luis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Luis missing with a left hand there. Sanna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Sanna takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luis up against the cage.
Sanna pushes Luis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luis avoiding damage as Sanna throws knees to the body.
Sanna lands with a short shot to the head.

Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luis tries to avoid it but Sanna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luis to the ground. Luis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luis as he jumps to the side.
Sanna shoots and misses
and Luis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luis is defended easily by Sanna.

Luis instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna wants a takedown.
Luis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanna pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Sanna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luis is stalling in the full guard.

Sanna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanna looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanna is trying to control Luis's posture but Luis avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanna tries to bench press Luis off him but Luis keeps the position.
Luis working away.
Sanna is trying to improve his position.
Sanna looking for a sweep but Luis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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 Michael Sanna will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Sanna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luis throws a big counter head kick but Sanna avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanna or perhaps it was just good defense by Luis, which made it look bad.
Sanna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luis tries to avoid it but Sanna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luis to the ground. Luis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luis shoots in for a takedown but Sanna shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Sanna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sanna shoots in but no luck this time.
Luis wants to counter with a clinch but Sanna pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanna blocks a head kick by Luis.
Sanna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luis avoids it really well and circles away.
Luis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanna defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis shoots in for a takedown but Sanna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luis misses with an attempted mid kick.

Sanna clinches with his opponent.

Luis gets control of Sanna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Luis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanna controls from within his opponent's guard.

Luis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sanna off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Luis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick from Sanna lands but Luis takes it in his stride.

It looks like Maynor Luis has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luis shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanna tries to sprawl out of it but Luis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Sanna leaves Luis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luis doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanna circles away.
Sanna fails with the takedown

and Luis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Luis tries to pull guard but Sanna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanna shoots in looking for a takedown. Luis tries to sprawl out of it but Sanna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sanna moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanna avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanna shoots in and drives through. Luis sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanna wants it to stay on the feet.

Sanna moves into the clinch successfully.

Sanna breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Sanna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maynor Luis's cut.
That's time! Sanna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


A left and a right from Luis both land. Nice combination.

Sanna moves into range and clinches up with Luis.
Sanna wants to take the fight to the mat but Luis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luis misses with a knee to the head.
Luis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanna prevents a takedown attempt there.

Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luis is looking to clinch.
As Luis tries to get set, Sanna tries to push him back and clinch up but Luis manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luis somewhat.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
Luis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanna pinned against the cage. Sanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna shoots in and drives through. Luis sprawls well.
Luis wants to clinch.
Sanna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Sanna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luis fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luis.
Sanna drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luis sprawls and moves away.

Sanna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luis is trying to control Sanna's posture but Sanna avoids it.
Sanna tries to advance to mount but Luis instead regains half guard.
Sanna wants to stand up but Luis is controlling the position.
Luis is trying to maintain the position but Sanna is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Luis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanna.
Maynor Luis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luis can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanna wants to control but Luis is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luis keeping control of the position.
Luis wants to control but Sanna is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Luis has one foot on Sanna's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sanna lands with a nice body kick.

Sanna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luis jumps guard but Sanna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maynor Luis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Sanna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Sanna.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sanna!
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
38%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Italo (ranked 3785 p4p, 412 weight class) and Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 9533 p4p, 729 weight class). Bruno Italo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.



185 cm
32
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 0
185 cm
29
202 lbs
3 - 9 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown. Italo tries to sprawl out of it but Ahikaroa 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 drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahikaroa sprawls and moves away.

Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Italo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Italo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo tries to escape but Ahikaroa is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Italo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahikaroa wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.

Ahikaroa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Italo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahikaroa.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Italo actively working from the bottom here.

Ahikaroa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Italo defends it well.
Ahikaroa prevents Italo from improving his position.
Ahikaroa is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Italo actively working from the bottom here.

That's two 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.
Italo is not content to let Ahikaroa control the position.

Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahikaroa pulls his head out easily.

Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Italo looking for submissions off his back.

Italo looking for submissions off his back.

Italo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ahikaroa passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italo tries to buck Ahikaroa off but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Italo is pushing Ahikaroa's head away, looking to escape. Ahikaroa manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Italo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Italo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahikaroa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahikaroa wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
Italo tries to improve position but can't.
Ahikaroa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ahikaroa wants to take a breather but Italo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ahikaroa.
Italo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahikaroa is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italo keeping moving, preventing Ahikaroa from controlling successfully.

Italo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahikaroa defends it easily.
Ahikaroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Italo is keeping the position for now.

Italo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahikaroa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahikaroa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahikaroa passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ari Ahikaroa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Nice sprawl there from Italo as Ahikaroa shoots in.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Italo keeps it at a distance.
Ahikaroa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bruno Italo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Italo defends well and Ahikaroa ends up having to push Italo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahikaroa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Italo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Italo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa misses with a head kick.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ahikaroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Italo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahikaroa.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Ahikaroa is quick to defend against it.
Ahikaroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahikaroa is defended easily by Italo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Italo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ahikaroa trying to control from the bottom.

Italo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahikaroa sees it coming and defends easily.
Italo passes to full mount!

Italo looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahikaroa defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Italo has control of Ahikaroa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ahikaroa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ahikaroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Italo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa is looking to get to half guard.
Italo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Italo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Italo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Italo!
A victorious Bruno Italo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
31%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Green (ranked 5403 p4p, 519 weight class) and Afonso Aloisio (ranked 20766 p4p, 732 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



178 cm
31
163 lbs
6 - 9 - 0
180 cm
29
167 lbs
3 - 5 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin


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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 - 9 - 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afonso Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green jabs Aloisio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green throws a leg kick but Aloisio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aloisio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aloisio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green misses with a combination
and Aloisio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Green goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Afonso Aloisio has been cut.
A punch combination from Aloisio misses.
Green looks to throw the jab but Aloisio is out of range.
Aloisio flicks out a counter leg kick but Green steps away.
Green swings for the body but Aloisio moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aloisio! But no joy.
Green digs a good hook to Aloisio's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aloisio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aloisio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aloisio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Aloisio off the cage and back into range.
Aloisio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green is pawing at Aloisio, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Aloisio's nose. Aloisio is badly hurt! Green pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Aloisio tries desperately to hold on but Green is relentless in his assault! As Aloisio receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Green away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Green!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
92%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Como (ranked 3360 p4p, 159 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 22308 p4p, 347 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



172 cm
31
143 lbs
11 - 12 - 0
168 cm
31
144 lbs
7 - 7 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin


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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 11 - 12 - 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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Como misses with a combination

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Como fights it but they end up in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Como's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones is in close to Como's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones works over Como with some ground and pound from guard.
Como trying to control the position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Como is keeping the position for now.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Jones 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.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Como wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Como is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Como blocks nicely.
Como trying to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Como controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Como ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Como.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Como did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Jones is trying to control. Como wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Como wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Como defends the submission attempt.
Como is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Como's head.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Como is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Como avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Como looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working Como over with strikes.
Como trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Como moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Como is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Como wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones stands up over Como, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones postures up in Como's guard and throws a big left but Como blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Como looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones won't allow Como to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Como fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Como throws a nice inside leg kick.
Como is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Como looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Como misses with a body shot.
Como lands with a nice body punch.
Como lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Como throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Como's head.

Como is rocked!
Como trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Oh Como is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Como being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Como covers up, he's hurt! Jones keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jones and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jones can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Jones!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
35%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 2252 p4p, 111 weight class) and Adriano Silva (ranked 2403 p4p, 118 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!



175 cm
31
139 lbs
15 - 11 - 1
176 cm
31
135 lbs
14 - 9 - 0
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin


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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 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick but Sergeant checks it.
Sergeant attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Sergeant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dan Sergeant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sergeant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Sergeant wants to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Sergeant is having none of it.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Sergeant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergeant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sergeant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva controlling the action here.
It looks like Silva 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.
Sergeant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sergeant is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Sergeant desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Sergeant actively working from the bottom here.
Sergeant is looking to improve his position.
Sergeant pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Sergeant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sergeant tries to get out of the position.
Sergeant is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva throwing shots but Sergeant is blocking nicely.
Silva prevents Sergeant from improving his position.
Sergeant is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to take a breather but Sergeant is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sergeant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sergeant off to one side.
Sergeant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Sergeant persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Sergeant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.

Sergeant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Sergeant is controlling him well.
Sergeant is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sergeant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sergeant's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Sergeant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sergeant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a hook. Sergeant ducked under it nicely.
Sergeant slips under a jab from Silva.
Sergeant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Sergeant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Sergeant with that takedown attempt.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Sergeant shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Adriano Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sergeant.
Sergeant won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Sergeant is having none of it.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sergeant lands a couple of digs.
Sergeant prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Sergeant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sergeant dodges the punch combination from Silva.
The fighters circling - Sergeant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sergeant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sergeant.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sergeant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Sergeant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sergeant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Sergeant, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Sergeant against the cage but Sergeant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sergeant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sergeant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sergeant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sergeant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Sergeant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sergeant darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Sergeant into the cage.
Silva with the counter takedown but Sergeant avoids it easily.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergeant tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Sergeant with that takedown attempt.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Sergeant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sergeant stops Silva from standing up.
Sergeant is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.

Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!


Sergeant scores with a nice right hand.
Sergeant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sergeant off to one side.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Sergeant shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Sergeant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sergeant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Sergeant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Sergeant attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Sergeant shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant checks a low kick from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sergeant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tests Sergeant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Sergeant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Sergeant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Sergeant ducks down to avoid it.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Sergeant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sergeant slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Adriano Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant moves away from the strike by Silva.
Sergeant misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sergeant fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
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!

Sergeant gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Sergeant from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is still trying to improve position.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva tries to kick Sergeant off but Sergeant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sergeant trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sergeant pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sergeant is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Sergeant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dan Sergeant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sergeant throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A leg kick checked by Sergeant.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Sergeant.
Sergeant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
39%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Sanna (ranked 1774 p4p, 224 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 3895 p4p, 418 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!



185 cm
25
196 lbs
12 - 7 - 0
186 cm
29
200 lbs
9 - 6 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanna bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanna appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanna scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanna misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald backs away from a small jab... but Sanna lunges forward with a huge superman punch! McDonald crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Sanna with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Huffy Sanna!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

 
 
 
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