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AFC Fight Night 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Besy Jyre (ranked 3015 p4p, 341 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 4389 p4p, 464 weight class). Bruno Italo 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Besy Jyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Italo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Italo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jyre!
Jyre throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but Jyre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jyre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Jyre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jyre duly obliges.
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
Jyre throws a nice looking combination but Italo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jyre has managed to clinch.
Jyre successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo is fighting to break Jyre's control of his arms but Jyre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jyre keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jyre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Italo wants to control from the top but Jyre keeps moving.
Italo won't allow Jyre to sweep him here.
Jyre is pulling down on Italo's head. It's preventing any offense from Italo, at least for the moment.
Italo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jyre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Italo, into his guard.
Italo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyre working some strikes from top position.
Jyre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Italo is keeping the position for now.
Jyre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jyre misses with a wild body shot.
Besy Jyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jyre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jyre closes the distance and clinches.
Jyre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jyre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That has opened up Bruno Italo's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyre scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Italo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jyre lands a big head kick that sends Italo tumbling to the mat! Jyre takes a step backwards and waves Italo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Italo is rocked!
Jyre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Italo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Italo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jyre finish him?
Italo backs away from a small jab... but Jyre lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Italo crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jyre with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Besy Jyre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Da Hee Tong (ranked 3942 p4p, 430 weight class) and Simon Epstien (ranked 8507 p4p, 637 weight class). Tong comes to the cage accompanied by Spread Eagle Across The Block. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Simon Epstien enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Da Hee Tong!
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, Simon Epstien!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Epstien lands but Tong takes it in his stride.
It looks like Da Hee Tong has been cut.
Tong misses with a body kick.
Tong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Epstien throws a counter combo.
Epstien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tong gets the takedown into side control.
Tong landing a few strikes.
Epstien defending against the ground and pound.
Tong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Epstien is avoiding damage well.
Tong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epstien tries to buck Tong off but Tong is having none of it.
Tong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tong working away.
Epstien managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tong.
Tong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tong working the ground and pound.
It looks like Simon Epstien has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstien is trying to control Tong's posture but Tong avoids it.
Epstien is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tong is staying active.
Check out the look on Tong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Epstien is trying to improve his position.
Epstien managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tong.
Epstien is trying to control Tong's posture but Tong avoids it.
Tong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong landing strikes.
Epstien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Epstien trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epstien tries to roll over but Tong keeps him under control.
Tong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Epstien looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epstien tries to get to full guard but Tong has control of the leg.
Tong is working for a kimura but Epstien is defending it quite comfortably.
Tong trying to control from half guard but Epstien is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong prevents Epstien from standing back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Tong'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.
Tong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epstien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tong throwing shots but Epstien is blocking nicely.
Epstien is trying to get back to full guard.
Epstien is refusing to be controlled, as Tong sits in half guard.
Epstien wants to control but Tong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tong stalling away here and it's allowed Epstien to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Epstien wants to stand but Tong is controlling the position.
Tong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Epstien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong.
Epstien 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.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tong postures up and lands a big shot to Epstien's brow.
Tong wants to control from the top but Epstien keeps moving.
Tong chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Hee Tong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tong dives in for a single leg takedown but Epstien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong lands with a nice body kick.
Tong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epstien avoids it really well and circles away.
Epstien stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Hee Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong looks to land a body kick but Epstien moved away.
Epstien shoots for a takedown but Tong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Epstien sprawls and moves away.
Tong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Epstien as he avoids it easily.
Tong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tong showed some decent athleticism there.
Epstien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien looking to control.
Tong works over Epstien with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Epstien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Hee Tong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epstien is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tong is controlling him.
Tong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Epstien controls Tong momentarily but Tong frees himself.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Epstien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong throws a big right hand that misses.
Epstien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tong.
Tong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epstien swivels and escapes.
Epstien dives in and grabs Tong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tong pushes down on Epstien's head and hops out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tong.
Despite the aggression on Epstien's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Epstien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tong slaps away a takedown attempt from Epstien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Tong with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tong scores with a takedown into Epstien's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Epstien is trying to keep Tong in close.
Tong lands a couple of digs.
Tong is looking to work some ground and pound but Epstien has wrist control.
Tong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Epstien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong is one step ahead there.
Tong throwing strikes from guard but Epstien blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Epstien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tong has managed to get both his arms back between Epstien's legs - danger averted.
Epstien is trying to control the position but Tong postures up.
Epstien throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tong wants to control from the top but Epstien keeps moving.
Tong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong throws a big elbow that misses.
Tong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Epstien's head.
Tong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epstien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Hee Tong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Epstien looks for a takedown but Tong sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Epstien. No joy for Tong on that attempt.
Tong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Epstien is trying to maintain the position but Tong is very close to passing his half guard.
Tong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tong is thwarting Epstien's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Tong there.
Tong prevents Epstien from improving his position.
Epstien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tong. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Tong lands with a punch from half guard.
Epstien has hold of Tong's hands but Tong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tong throwing shots but Epstien is blocking nicely.
Epstien gets back to full guard.
Epstien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tong throwing strikes from guard but Epstien blocks nicely.
Tong trying to control but Epstien is working from the bottom.
Tong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tong lands a couple of digs.
Epstien looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epstien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Epstien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong.
Tong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Hee Tong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Epstien moves into the clinch successfully.
Tong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong leaves Epstien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tong is defended easily by Epstien.
Epstien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Epstien is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Hee Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epstien swivels and escapes.
Tong fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tong. Beautiful body shot.
Epstien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epstien shoots in for a double leg but Tong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epstien's calf.
Tong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epstien pinned against the cage. Epstien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epstien can do to turn this around?
Epstien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tong but Tong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Epstien wants to control but Tong postures up.
Tong in side control, throwing shots but Epstien defends.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Epstien is looking to reverse the position.
Simon Epstien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Hee Tong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tong, 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 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Hee Tong!
Our winner, Da Hee Tong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Franco (ranked 4155 p4p, 507 weight class) and Manuel Vasquez (ranked 24664 p4p, 744 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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, Gene Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez throws a leg kick
and Franco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franco.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasquez is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gene Franco 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.
Franco blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
Franco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vasquez is trying to defend but Franco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franco.
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasquez defending well though.
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.
Vasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franco stalling.
Vasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franco is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Franco stands up from half guard.
Franco pushes Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquez jumps guard but Franco stands there with Vasquez around his waist. Vasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco lands a takedown into guard.
Vasquez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Franco gets a double leg takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez looking to control.
Franco advances to half guard.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franco content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
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!
Vasquez is trying to maintain the position but Franco is very close to passing his half guard.
Franco wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Franco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasquez dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco pushes Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco blocks a body shot from Vasquez.
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gene Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a low kick but Franco avoids it.
Vasquez has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasquez trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco has Vasquez pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasquez.
Franco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franco pushes Vasquez off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Franco, which made it look bad.
Franco clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vasquez can't fight it off and eventually Franco manages to take the fight to the floor. Vasquez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franco stands up from Vasquez's guard - Franco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vasquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into 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 four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasquez sprawls well initially but Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Vasquez is in trouble now - Franco has advanced to mount!
Franco wants to take Vasquez's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Franco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasquez sprawls well initially but Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franco trying to control the pace.
Franco 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasquez defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is working for a kimura but Vasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasquez is trying to control but can't.
Franco blocks the strikes from Vasquez.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vasquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vasquez trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasquez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco landing shots from mount.
It looks like Manuel Vasquez has been cut.
Franco looking to ground and pound but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
Franco avoids the attempt from Vasquez to control.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franco landing strikes from the mount and Vasquez is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco breaks from Vasquez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franco 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Franco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 3682 p4p, 473 weight class) and Todd Rumper (ranked 3399 p4p, 440 weight class). Todd Rumper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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30
200 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todd Rumper!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald clinches.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumper finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonald's head.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Rumper cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rumper throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Rumper cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Rumper is avoiding it.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rumper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald is rocked!
Rumper is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches McDonald flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! McDonald is out cold! Rumper holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Rumper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ruger (ranked 2730 p4p, 133 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 4539 p4p, 211 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
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, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Ruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones pulls Ruger in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones controls Ruger momentarily but Ruger frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger stops Jones from standing up.
Ruger throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruger is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruger throwing strikes but missing.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruger manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruger working a defensive guard here.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruger wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Ruger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruger lands a jab.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Ruger off balance momentarily.
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Ruger is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Ruger's guard.
Jones trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruger wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones prevents Ruger from getting back to his feet.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruger is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruger wants to get back to his feet.
Ruger struggling a bit here.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruger some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruger tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones working away.
Ruger is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones throws an elbow but Ruger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruger is not content to let Jones control the position.
Felix Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruger is defending well.
Ruger wants to control but Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ruger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ruger sneaks back into half guard.
Ruger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Ruger missing with punches from the back.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Ruger has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ruger.
Jones trying to control the action but Ruger just sinks the hooks in.
Ruger wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Ruger lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger scores with punches from the back.
Ruger lands punches and elbows.
Ruger missing with punches from the back.
Ruger lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruger is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Ruger doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is in close to Ruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruger is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
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 Rex Ruger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruger feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones is trying to keep Ruger in close.
Ruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruger is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Ruger pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Ruger wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Ruger controlling Jones's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruger shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruger shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones working over Ruger with some ground and pound. Ruger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruger trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruger defending well though.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruger moves into full guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruger has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Ruger has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Ruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruger, not yet.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruger's head.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Bonnano (ranked 2982 p4p, 141 weight class) and Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 3634 p4p, 167 weight class). Ralph Bonnano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO 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
2 - 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carruthers connects with a body shot.
Bonnano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carruthers defends well and Bonnano ends up having to push Carruthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carruthers stuns Bonnano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carruthers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers throws out a leg kick but Bonnano moves out of range and Carruthers only half commits.
Carruthers lands with a good body shot.
Bonnano looks to land a combination but Carruthers avoids it well.
Bonnano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carruthers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonnano is controlling him.
Carruthers is trying to keep Bonnano in close.
Carruthers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bonnano trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
Bonnano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano wants to control from the top but Carruthers keeps moving.
Carruthers 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.
Carruthers being controlled here, momentarily.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Bonnano is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bonnano wants to control from the top but Carruthers keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonnano connects with a crisp jab.
Bonnano misses with a hook
and Carruthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonnano misses with a few strikes there.
Bonnano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carruthers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers throws a good cross that connects.
Bonnano throws a hook to the side of Carruthers's head but Carruthers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonnano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Bonnano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carruthers feints with a jab and clips Bonnano right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bonnano is sent crashing into the canvas and Carruthers leaps in for the kill! Bonnano tries to get to his feet but Carruthers is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bonnano is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Carruthers!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 1610 p4p, 78 weight class) and Adriano Silva (ranked 1767 p4p, 88 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
139 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sergeant off and has taken his back!
Silva connects with a big shot to the side of Sergeant's head.
Silva trying to control.
Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva tries to keep control of the position but Sergeant is staying busy.
Sergeant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sergeant is trying to stand back up.
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!
Silva wants to control the position but Sergeant frees himself and scrambles - Silva manages to regain control in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva wants to control but Sergeant is keeping him busy.
Sergeant is looking to reverse the position.
Sergeant tries to escape but Silva is in control.
Sergeant is trying to improve his position.
Silva wants to control but Sergeant is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sergeant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sergeant wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeant is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sergeant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Sergeant get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sergeant sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva throws a hook but Sergeant blocks it.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Sergeant. Sergeant gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sergeant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Sergeant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sergeant darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Sergeant into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sergeant missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sergeant lands a jab to the nose.
Sergeant slips under a jab.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Sergeant counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is trying to control Sergeant's posture but Sergeant avoids it.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Sergeant keeps moving and retains side control.
Sergeant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a hook
and Sergeant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Sergeant trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Sergeant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sergeant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Sergeant's head.
Silva throws a body punch but Sergeant moves out of range.
Jab by Silva.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sergeant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva has control of Sergeant's left arm, preventing Sergeant from doing any damage.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Silva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sergeant can't get the takedown.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Sergeant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sergeant.
Sergeant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Sergeant dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Sergeant's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Sergeant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sergeant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is pressing down on Sergeant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Sergeant looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva passes Sergeant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sergeant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva stalling.
Sergeant is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva stops Sergeant from getting back to his feet.
Adriano Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sergeant wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is keen to just control but Sergeant is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sergeant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sergeant is trying to get back to full guard.
Sergeant manages to get to full guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Sergeant is keeping the position.
Sergeant trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Sergeant tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sergeant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sergeant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sergeant manages to avoid it.
Sergeant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adriano Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sergeant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Sergeant fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sergeant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sergeant was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva tries to escape but Sergeant is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sergeant's guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva tries to stand but Sergeant is controlling from the bottom.
Sergeant managing to control the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Sergeant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Silva is trying to keep Sergeant in close.
Sergeant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Sergeant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Sergeant trying to control the position.
Sergeant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sergeant looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sergeant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant throws a one two combo.
Dan Sergeant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sergeant darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Sergeant into the cage.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sergeant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 1903 p4p, 226 weight class) and Fred Hermosa (ranked 2969 p4p, 334 weight class). Fred Hermosa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Bison's chin.
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154 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Hermosa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermosa misses with a body kick.
Hermosa stalks Bison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bison's face. Bison staggers backwards, shaken.
Bison checks a low kick from Hermosa.
Bison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Hermosa misses
and Bison counters with a nice body kick.
Hermosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hermosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermosa moves into range and clinches up with Bison.
Hermosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bison working Hermosa over with knees to the body.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hermosa looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bison lands an elbow just above Hermosa 's eye.
Hermosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Hermosa in his tracks for a moment.
Bison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Hermosa in his tracks for a moment.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Bison.
Bison lands a knee to the body.
Bison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bison's elbow.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Hermosa avoiding damage as Bison throws knees to the body.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bison controls the action.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bison crunches a lovely knee into Hermosa's ribcage.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Bison.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hermosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hermosa managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bison.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Hermosa in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Bison.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Hermosa in his tracks for a moment.
Bison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hermosa being controlled against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Bison.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hermosa is rocked!
It looks like Fred Hermosa has been cut.
Hermosa is pressed against the cage. Bison pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hermosa! Two more big strikes from Bison and Hermosa crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Bison!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanna (ranked 1047 p4p, 154 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 3944 p4p, 491 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sanna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Ortiz !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanna connects with a looping right hand.
Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Ortiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Sanna misses.
Sanna thumps Ortiz with a low kick.
Sanna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortiz 's sensitive parts.
Sanna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Sanna.
A punch lands to the side of Ortiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanna scores with a head kick. Ortiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanna sprawls well. He's pushed Ortiz 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanna cracks the inside of Ortiz 's front leg.
Michael Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Sanna misses.
Michael Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ortiz if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanna lands a leg kick that knocks Ortiz off balance momentarily.
Ortiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ortiz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanna.
Ortiz tries to clinch up
and Sanna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Sanna, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Sanna against the cage but Sanna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ortiz just manages to avoid it.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz .
Ortiz has his takedown stuffed
and Sanna makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ortiz really felt that one!
The crowd cheers as Sanna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortiz doesn't seem phased though.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanna can pounce on him.
Sanna lands a nice shot that snaps Ortiz 's head back.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanna defends it nicely.
Ortiz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanna. Sanna obviously looking to wear him down.
Ortiz has his takedown stuffed
and Sanna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortiz eats them both and turns towards Sanna to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ortiz is rocked!
Sanna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ortiz looks winded!
Sanna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Sanna lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanna. That snapped Ortiz 's head back.
We've been informed that Ortiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna throws a shot to the body.
Sanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanna lands with a kick to the temple. Ortiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanna pounces like a tiger and cracks Ortiz with a vicious hook! Ortiz is down but not out! Sanna follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Sanna!
Michael Sanna retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 674 p4p, 92 weight class) and Alonzo Green (ranked 1530 p4p, 187 weight class). Ithamar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Ithamar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithamar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ithamar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ithamar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Green defend it? Ithamar steps over the head and cranks it - Green is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ithamar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his lightweight title!
Ezekiel Ithamar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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