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AFC Thursday Night Fights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Malikoic (ranked 6433 p4p, 661 weight class) and Manuel Vasquez (ranked 8977 p4p, 767 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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223 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Malikoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malikoic goes for a double leg but Vasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasquez continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Malikoic is predictable there
and Vasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malikoic keeping moving, preventing Vasquez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malikoic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malikoic working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malikoic controls Vasquez momentarily but Vasquez frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikoic wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vasquez stands up and waves to Malikoic to follow him.
Malikoic dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malikoic scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Malikoic sprawls well.
Malikoic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vasquez will feel that in the morning.
Vasquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malikoic is looking to counter punch.
Malikoic moves into the clinch.
Vasquez jumps guard but Malikoic stands there with Vasquez around his waist. Vasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malikoic is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikoic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasquez stops a takedown attempt from Malikoic.
Malikoic tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasquez is looking for a takedown.
Malikoic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
Malikoic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malikoic's waist but Malikoic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasquez off to one side.
Vasquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malikoic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasquez's elbow.
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malikoic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malikoic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vasquez manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikoic swinging wildly here.
Malikoic fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
Vasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Vasquez with that takedown attempt.
Malikoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Malikoic circles away.
Malikoic leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Malikoic circles away.
It looked like Malikoic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasquez is defended easily by Malikoic.
Vasquez throws a nice looking combination but Malikoic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malikoic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vasquez sprawls and moves away.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malikoic pinned against the cage. Malikoic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malikoic moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malikoic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Malikoic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malikoic scores with the left hand. Vasquez knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Manuel Vasquez has been cut.
Vasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Malikoic gets double underhooks and turns Vasquez into the cage.
Ivan Malikoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Malikoic shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasquez unleashes a big counter combination but Malikoic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malikoic leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malikoic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malikoic pinned against the cage. Malikoic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Malikoic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malikoic moves away from the strike by Vasquez.
Vasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Malikoic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malikoic misses with a takedown attempt - Vasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
Malikoic keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malikoic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malikoic delivers a nice body kick.
Malikoic fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Malikoic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malikoic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasquez but Vasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malikoic tries a head kick but it misses.
Malikoic tries to keep at a distance but Vasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malikoic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malikoic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malikoic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikoic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a takedown
and Malikoic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Malikoic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Malikoic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malikoic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Malikoic moves into the clinch.
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malikoic has managed to clinch.
Malikoic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malikoic swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Malikoic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malikoic somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikoic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasquez.
Malikoic stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasquez. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malikoic.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but Malikoic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Vasquez tries to get set, Malikoic tries to push him back and clinch up but Vasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Malikoic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Vasquez'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Malikoic.
Vasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malikoic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malikoic to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malikoic to keep the fight standing.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
Malikoic manages to break the clinch.
Malikoic moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malikoic.
Malikoic fails to pull guard.
Malikoic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Malikoic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malikoic wants to control the position but Vasquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Malikoic tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throwing shots but Malikoic is blocking nicely.
Vasquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malikoic is trying to maintain the position but Vasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasquez wants to stand up but Malikoic is controlling the position.
Malikoic is looking for a sweep. Vasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikoic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivan Malikoic is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Malikoic sprawls well.
Malikoic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasquez gets control of Malikoic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Malikoic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasquez on the ground.
Malikoic wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Malikoic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Malikoic tries to pass.
Vasquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malikoic's guard.
Vasquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikoic is trying to control the position but Vasquez postures up.
Malikoic is looking for a triangle but Vasquez pushes his legs off easily.
Vasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malikoic trying to control the position.
Manuel Vasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasquez advances to half guard.
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 Ivan Malikoic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malikoic, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Malikoic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 3649 p4p, 454 weight class) and Sean Moses (ranked 7932 p4p, 730 weight class). Tito Ortiz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.1lbs, 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. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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226 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Ortiz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortiz is fending him off so far but Moses persists. Nope, Ortiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ortiz gets a double leg takedown into Moses's guard.
Moses kicks Ortiz off and gets to his feet.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ortiz is posturing up here but Moses has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ortiz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ortiz has to tap! Slick submission there by Moses!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Moses!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 4338 p4p, 201 weight class) and Bill Como (ranked 4732 p4p, 218 weight class). Jimmy Carruthers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Como will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carruthers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Como cracks Carruthers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Como looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Como checks a leg kick.
Como lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Como moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Como 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.
Carruthers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Como's calf.
A left lands for Carruthers.
Como is rocked!
It looks like Bill Como has been cut.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Como checks it.
Como is still on wobbly legs! Can Carruthers finish him?
Como throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carruthers thuds a left hand into Como's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers is looking to chop away at Como's legs.
Como seems to have recovered his senses.
Carruthers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Como buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Carruthers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Como throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carruthers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Como.
Como throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Como throws a body punch but Carruthers moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Como moves out of range.
Como turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Como uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carruthers.
Carruthers throws a monster overhand right that drops Como! Carruthers follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Carruthers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Bonnano (ranked 3274 p4p, 158 weight class) and Gregory Simmons (ranked 22516 p4p, 367 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Bonnano!
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, Gregory Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonnano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bonnano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons tries to counter by closing the distance.
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
Simmons drags the fight down to the ground.
Bonnano trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons 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.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Bonnano tries to pass.
Simmons controlling Bonnano's posture.
Bonnano trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonnano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano preventing the sweep.
Bonnano trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bonnano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons drives through and clinches with Bonnano against the cage.
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonnano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonnano lands a jab to Simmons's midsection.
Bonnano misses with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a left and a right that stings Bonnano.
Bonnano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simmons eats them both and turns towards Bonnano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonnano tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simmons.
Bonnano wants a takedown.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano connects with the punch.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonnano is just out of range.
Bonnano gets caught flat footed, as Simmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simmons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonnano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simmons escapes and throws Bonnano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Simmons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonnano tries to buck Simmons off but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simmons's best efforts.
Bonnano wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simmons is thwarting Bonnano's attempts to control the position.
Simmons wants to take a breather but Bonnano is having none of it.
Simmons prevents Bonnano from improving his position.
Simmons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonnano wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonnano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonnano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bonnano is trying to stand back up but Simmons is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonnano shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simmons throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Simmons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simmons seems keen to control Bonnano's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory Simmons will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonnano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonnano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonnano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simmons's hands.
Ralph Bonnano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonnano cracks Simmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonnano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonnano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonnano.
Bonnano looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Simmons on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonnano gets caught napping as Simmons dives in and scores a takedown. Bonnano manages to retain guard.
Bonnano is looking to stand back up but Simmons counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bonnano.
Simmons tries to pass to full mount but Bonnano defends it.
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Bonnano is defending well.
Bonnano is looking to improve his position.
Bonnano is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
Bonnano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons not doing much here.
Simmons wants to stand up but Bonnano has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Simmons.
Bonnano trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Bonnano is looking to get back to full guard here but Simmons has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bonnano to his feet.
Bonnano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Bonnano shows good takedown defense.
Bonnano misses with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bonnano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonnano, pushing him back against the cage.
Bonnano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simmons takes a shot to the head.
Simmons gets control of Bonnano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simmons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano preventing the sweep.
Simmons is controlling Bonnano's posture.
Bonnano slips nicely into half guard.
Gregory Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonnano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonnano seems to be working for a kimura but Simmons defends the submission attempt.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonnano is keen to just control but Simmons is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonnano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bonnano manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bonnano throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely.
Bonnano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons keeping control of the position.
Simmons wants to control but Bonnano is keeping busy.
Bonnano wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control but Bonnano is keeping busy.
Bonnano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Simmons tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonnano wants to take a breather but Simmons is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ralph Bonnano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bonnano fails to land.
Bonnano misses with some punches.
Bonnano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Bonnano manages to get underhooks.
Bonnano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonnano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonnano wants a takedown.
Bonnano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Simmons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonnano is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano can't do much from the bottom here.
Simmons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonnano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bonnano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simmons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simmons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonnano is looking to regain half guard here but Simmons keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonnano is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonnano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Ralph Bonnano.
I think Simmons 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ralph Bonnano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cain Alvarado (ranked 5328 p4p, 514 weight class) and Ross Gleeson (ranked 22570 p4p, 682 weight class). Ross Gleeson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gleeson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gleeson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarado.
Gleeson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gleeson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Gleeson 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.
A slow jab from Gleeson misses its intended target.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that Gleeson avoids nicely.
Alvarado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gleeson. Alvarado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gleeson.
Alvarado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gleesons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gleeson.
Gleeson misses the jab.
Gleeson misses with a two punch combination.
Gleeson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gleeson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gleeson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by Alvarado.
Alvarado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gleeson.
Jab by Gleeson.
Gleeson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarado stalks Gleeson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gleeson's face. Gleeson staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick from Gleeson lands but Alvarado takes it in his stride.
Alvarado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gleeson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarado lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gleeson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alvarado cracks Gleeson with an open hand slap.
Gleeson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Alvarado.
Alvarado misses with a combination
and Gleeson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvarado throws a body kick that misses
and Gleeson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvarado throws a head kick that misses.
Gleeson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvarado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Gleeson tenderised Alvarado's leg. Alvarado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gleeson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gleeson walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarado.
Alvarado throws out a loose jab but Gleeson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gleeson throws a head kick that Alvarado semi-blocks.
Gleeson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarado throws a series of punches but Gleeson moves out of range.
Gleeson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gleeson connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Gleeson tenderised Alvarado's leg. Alvarado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gleeson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarado misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Gleeson.
Alvarado throws a lazy body kick
and Gleeson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gleeson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarado.
Gleeson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that Gleeson avoids nicely.
Gleeson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Gleeson.
Gleeson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Alvarado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarado throws a series of punches but Gleeson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gleeson.
A big right from Alvarado misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gleeson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarado's sensitive parts.
Alvarado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gleeson. Gleeson obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gleeson.
Gleeson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gleeson misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Alvarado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gleeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gleeson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarado throws a right hand that Gleeson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gleeson also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gleeson - that will leave a mark!
Gleeson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gleeson takes a swing at Alvarado's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Alvarado.
Alvarado avoids the head kick by Gleeson.
No joy there for Alvarado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarado misses with a body kick.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gleeson slips a jab and a cross from Alvarado.
Gleeson lands a head kick!
Alvarado misses with a shot to the body
and Gleeson counters with a good low kick that Alvarado was not able to check.
Alvarado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gleeson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gleeson connects with a body shot that sends Alvarado's belly button to the back.
Ross Gleeson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gleeson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gleeson misses with a head kick.
Alvarado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gleeson looks to land a combination. Alvarado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alvarado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gleeson lands a head kick!
Alvarado is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gleeson, right into the meat.
Oh Alvarado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarado misses with a hook. Gleeson ducked under it nicely.
Alvarado seems to have got his legs back now.
Gleeson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alvarado lands a jab.
Alvarado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gleeson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarado. Those never looked like landing.
Gleeson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarado.
Donk. Alvarado catches Gleeson right on the button with a cross.
Alvarado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Gleeson.
Gleeson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gleeson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gleeson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarado.
Alvarado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarado misses with a body shot.
Alvarado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gleeson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarado defending well as Gleeson loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gleeson can pounce on him.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Alvarado coming out on top.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gleeson, right into the meat.
Alvarado throws a head kick but Gleeson moves out of range.
Gleeson misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Gleeson.
Gleeson misses with a looping right.
Cain Alvarado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson slips a jab and a cross from Alvarado.
Alvarado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gleeson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alvarado throws a series of punches but Gleeson avoids them all with ease.
Gleeson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarado throws a series of punches but Gleeson avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarado throws a right hand that misses
and Gleeson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gleeson connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarado. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gleeson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarado misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Gleeson.
Gleeson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gleeson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarado momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Alvarado does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gleeson, right into the meat.
Alvarado throws a right hand that Gleeson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gleeson also avoids with ease.
Alvarado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gleeson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gleeson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gleeson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gleeson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarado looks for the body kick but Gleeson saw that one coming.
Gleeson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarado's sensitive parts.
Gleeson looks to land a combination but Alvarado avoids it well.
Gleeson swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gleeson manages to avoid it.
Alvarado misses with a looping right.
Alvarado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gleeson counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gleeson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gleeson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gleeson blocks a head kick by Alvarado.
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gleeson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gleeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gleeson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarado misses with a jab to the body
and Gleeson counters with a leg kick.
Alvarado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gleeson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gleeson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarado circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 Alvarado. Gleeson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarado throws a right hand that Gleeson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gleeson also avoids with ease.
Gleeson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarado.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado misses the shot to the body.
Gleeson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Alvarado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarado avoids the body shot from Gleeson.
Alvarado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gleeson moves forwards but Alvarado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarado.
Some wild striking there from Alvarado.
Alvarado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Alvarado.
Alvarado is looking to land body kicks.
Gleeson throws a counter combo.
Alvarado tests Gleeson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! Gleeson slams his shin into Alvarado's torso.
Gleeson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gleeson.
Alvarado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gleeson.
Alvarado looks to land a body kick but Gleeson moved away.
Alvarado misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarado is looking to score with low kicks.
Gleeson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gleeson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarado. That did some damage!
Gleeson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gleeson throws a shot from downtown. Alvarado moves away and avoids it.
Gleeson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gleeson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gleeson cracks the inside of Alvarado's front leg.
A head kick by Gleeson misses
and Alvarado counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarado connects with a body shot.
Gleeson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gleeson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gleeson dodges the punch combination from Alvarado.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarado there.
Gleeson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarado.
Gleeson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gleeson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gleeson. Gleeson obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Alvarado misses.
Alvarado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gleeson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alvarado tries to bum rush Gleeson with a series of wild strikes but Gleeson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gleeson flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvarado steps away.
Gleeson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarado counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvarado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gleeson misses with a looping right.
Alvarado throws a series of strikes that have Gleeson backpedaling.
Gleeson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good exchange - Gleeson coming out on top.
Alvarado tries to move into range but Gleeson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gleeson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cain Alvarado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gleeson moves out of range as Alvarado strikes.
A punch combination from Alvarado misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gleeson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gleeson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gleeson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gleeson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ross Gleeson.
Well Gleeson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Gleeson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Murphy (ranked 3944 p4p, 410 weight class) and Pietro De Negri (ranked 5006 p4p, 496 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murphy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Negri pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Negri is trying to keep Murphy in close.
De Negri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri working a defensive guard here.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy passes De Negri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Negri is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
De Negri wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
De Negri is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy looks for a takedown but De Negri sprawls well.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy stuns De Negri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but De Negri holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Negri decides to pull guard.
De Negri working a defensive guard here.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Negri being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four 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.
Murphy is looking to stand up but De Negri won't let him.
Murphy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing De Negri to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Murphy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - De Negri pulls down on the head and he's put Murphy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pietro De Negri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Reaves (ranked 4298 p4p, 449 weight class) and Vinnie Vasquez (ranked 7379 p4p, 639 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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201 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Reaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinnie Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasquez.
Vasquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reaves defends well.
Reaves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reaves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is working an open guard so Reaves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vasquez moves out of range as Reaves strikes.
Reaves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaves has Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez looking for a takedown.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but Reaves holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasquez drops back down to his feet.
Barry Reaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vasquez.
Vasquez successfully pulls guard.
Reaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reaves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Reaves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquez is keeping the position for now.
Vasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reaves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reaves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reaves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reaves gets a double leg takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Reaves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vasquez is looking for a triangle but Reaves pushes his legs off easily.
Reaves preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reaves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Reaves sprawls well. He's pushed Vasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reaves tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reaves.
Vasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Reaves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reaves slaps away a takedown attempt from Vasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reaves swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Reaves, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes Reaves against the cage but Reaves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reaves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reaves sets himself, and Vasquez steps forward looking for the clinch! Reaves avoids it this time.
Reaves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reaves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves takes a little break here. Vasquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves working away.
Reaves misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez trying to remain calm as Reaves controls from the top position.
Vasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reaves stands up and beckons Vasquez to his feet.
Reaves throws a head kick that misses.
Barry Reaves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vasquez is looking to get back to his feet here but Reaves is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vasquez's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves biding his time, controlling Vasquez.
Vasquez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reaves biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaves seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vasquez for as long as he can get away with.
Reaves thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vasquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reaves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vasquez doesn't escape.
Vasquez tries to escape but Reaves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reaves working for the choke.
Reaves patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vasquez just trying to survive but Reaves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Reaves is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vasquez tries to roll but Reaves sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vasquez just trying to survive but Reaves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Reaves dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Reaves keeps Vasquez at a distance using the push kick.
Vasquez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reaves pinned against the cage. Reaves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Reaves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reaves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reaves lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vasquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reaves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vasquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Reaves controlling the positon.
Barry Reaves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reaves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vasquez just trying to survive but Reaves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Even with his hooks in, Reaves manages to miss with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez rolls, trying to escape but Reaves keeps control of the position.
Vasquez trying to control the hands but Reaves breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaves has good solid back control here.
Reaves thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Reaves has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vasquez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vasquez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaves is not going to allow Vasquez to sit and survive in this position.
Vasquez is trying to get back to his feet but Reaves has full control of the position and if anything, Vasquez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Reaves biding his time, controlling Vasquez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Reaves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reaves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Reaves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 4297 p4p, 448 weight class) and Simon Epstien (ranked 6214 p4p, 591 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Epstien!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epstien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epstien, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones taking a breather.
Epstien tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien manages to break the clinch.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epstien avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a leg kick but Epstien moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epstien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epstien shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epstien.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epstien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Epstien throws a counter combo.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Epstien. Epstien maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones stalling.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epstien has him pressed against the cage.
Epstien has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epstien has him pressed against the cage.
Epstien leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Epstien.
Epstien has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Epstien.
Epstien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epstien prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Epstien prevents it.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Epstien.
Epstien prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Epstien successfully pulls guard.
Epstien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stands and throws Epstien's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Epstien can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Epstien is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Epstien will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Epstien fails with a takedown attempt.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Daniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries for a takedown but Epstien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones leaves Epstien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
Epstien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epstien takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Simon Epstien has been cut.
Epstien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Epstien ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Epstien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epstien's waist but Epstien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Epstien takes the fight into the clinch.
Epstien tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones jumps guard but Epstien stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Epstien turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Epstien wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones tries to pull guard but Epstien won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Epstien dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Epstien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Epstien manages to pull guard.
Epstien looking to control.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Epstien trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epstien is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones stops Epstien from getting back to his feet.
Epstien is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Epstien wants to get back to full guard.
Epstien is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epstien tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Epstien blocking the ground and pound.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Epstien bucks and avoids them well.
Jones looking to control but Epstien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Epstien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Epstien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Epstien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Epstien to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Epstien from controlling successfully.
Epstien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Epstien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a leg kick
letting Epstien counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstien slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Epstien darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Epstien into the cage.
Epstien tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Epstien.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Epstien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epstien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Epstien tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Epstien manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epstien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epstien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has Epstien pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Epstien manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epstien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Epstien.
Epstien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epstien has his takedown stuffed
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Epstien decides to pull guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Epstien.
Daniel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epstien has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Epstien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epstien is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Epstien but he's now mounted!
Jones with shots to the head and body - Epstien looks very uncomfortable down there.
Epstien wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Epstien is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Epstien trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Epstien tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Young (ranked 3762 p4p, 397 weight class) and Alonzo Green (ranked 4412 p4p, 453 weight class). Alonzo Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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31
163 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green connects with a right hand. Young shakes it off.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Young forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
Young stalling against the cage.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Young is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green wants to break free but Young has control.
Young tries to pull guard but Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.
Young has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Green after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green rushes Young and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Young is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Green piles on the pressure and Young crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Green!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Sanna (ranked 1604 p4p, 200 weight class) and Ethan Brown (ranked 5088 p4p, 517 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Huffy Sanna has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Huffy Sanna seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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196 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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187 cm
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185 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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
13 - 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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanna works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown stalks Sanna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanna's face. Sanna staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.
Sanna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanna lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanna. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown avoids the body shot from Sanna.
Sanna keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown fails with the takedown
and Sanna counters with a left to the body.
Sanna drops Brown with a big left hand! Brown is injured, injured bad! Sanna jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huffy Sanna!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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