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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Dymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dymond comes to the cage accompanied by Are you gonna go my way. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Dymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dymond throws a series of punches but Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Dymond tries to clinch up.
Dymond blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Some wild striking there from Dymond.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dymond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dymond tries to close the distance and clinch but Nogueira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nogueira misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira clinches up with Dymond and pushes him back against the cage.
Dymond keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dymond decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dymond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dymond keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dymond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nogueira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dymond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira content to stall in guard here.
Nogueira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dymond is keeping the position for now.
Dymond pushes Nogueira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dymond looks to clinch
and Nogueira counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dymond looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.
Dymond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nogueira counters with a good, hard body kick but Dymond shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dymond tries to clinch but Nogueira moves away
and Nogueira counters with a big head kick but Dymond shrugs it off.
Gabriel Nogueira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dymond tries to clinch but Nogueira moves away
and Nogueira counters with a solid body kick.
Nogueira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Dymond moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dymond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nogueira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dymond is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dymond tries to clinch
and Nogueira counters with a head kick that drops Dymond to the mat! Dymond scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dymond is rocked!
Nogueira clinches up against the cage.
Nogueira tries to land knees in the clinch but Dymond avoids the damage to the body.
Nogueira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is pressed up against the cage. Dymond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogueira down to the mat. Nogueira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Dymond.
Dymond rushes Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira manages to break the clinch.
Dymond has a takedown stuffed.
Dymond closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira forces Dymond back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dymond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Dymond tries to clinch
and Nogueira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Dymond circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Nogueira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dymond swinging wildly here.
Dymond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nogueira. Nogueira obviously looking to wear him down.
Nogueira scores with a nice body kick.
Nogueira forces Dymond back against the cage and clinches.
Nogueira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nogueira breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Dymond circles away.
Dymond clinches but Nogueira breaks the clinch
and Nogueira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira misses with a knee to the head.
Nogueira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gabriel Nogueira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dymond gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nogueira counters with a nice body kick.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Nogueira takes the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira scores with a knee to the head.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Dymond throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nogueira counters with a head kick that drops Dymond to the mat! Dymond scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira throws a head kick but Dymond moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dymond darts in trying to clinch
and Nogueira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dymond's knee momentarily.
Nogueira drives through and clinches with Dymond against the cage.
Nogueira slows down the pace here.
Nogueira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira moves away from the strike by Dymond.
Dymond blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dymond takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nogueira stalls.
Dymond stalling.
Nogueira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dymond shoots in and bounces Nogueira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dymond advances position into side control!
Nogueira is looking to reverse the position.
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dymond. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Dymond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nogueira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nogueira wants to control but Dymond postures up.
Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira wants to control but Dymond postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dymond displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nogueira as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dymond will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nogueira breaks from the clinch.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense.
Dymond moves into the clinch.
Dymond tries to pull guard but Nogueira won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dymond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dymond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nogueira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dymond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nogueira counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira with a knee to the head.
It looks like James Dymond has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogueira slowing the pace effectively.
Dymond is trying to break the clinch but Nogueira has him pressed against the cage.
Dymond misses with a body punch.
Nogueira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira checks the leg kick.
Dymond darts in trying to clinch
and Nogueira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nogueira misses with a knee to the head.
Dymond tries to pull guard but Nogueira holds him up against the cage and eventually Dymond drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nogueira obliges.
Dymond tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nogueira smiles and moves away.
Dymond looks to clinch
and Nogueira counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Dymond wants to clinch
and Nogueira counters by moving into the clinch.
Dymond can't break the clinch.
Nogueira stops a takedown attempt from Dymond.
Nogueira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dymond closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nogueira did well to prevent Dymond getting side control.
Dymond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dymond is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Dymond is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to stand.
Dymond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dymond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Dymond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dymond wants to clinch but Nogueira slips to the side
and Nogueira counters with a head kick. That will keep Dymond thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dymond throws a right and a left that Nogueira avoids nicely.
Dymond throws a big shot that misses.
Dymond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nogueira connects with a high kick.
Dymond tries for a takedown but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dymond wants to clinch
and Nogueira counters by moving into the clinch.
James Dymond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nogueira managing to block the knees to the body from Dymond.
Gabriel Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dymond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dymond.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nogueira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Comeback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Comeback looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Comeback!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Comeback.
Souza drops his shoulder and cracks Comeback with a huge uppercut! Comeback goes down! Can Souza finish him?
Comeback is rocked!
It looks like Kid Comeback has been cut.
Souza passes into half guard.
Comeback is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard.
Souza lands strikes from half guard.
Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Comeback!
Souza is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Comeback, before circling back to the center of the mat.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Souza has cracked Comeback with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Souza lands another huge swinging hook and Comeback tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Comeback, before Souza can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitor Souza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Laidlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Laidlaw told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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275 lbs
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250 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacob King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dylan Laidlaw!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laidlaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laidlaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laidlaw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Laidlaw.
Laidlaw is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
Laidlaw working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to pass the guard.
King trying to control but Laidlaw is working from the bottom.
King preventing the sweep.
Laidlaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Laidlaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
King is trying to maintain the position but Laidlaw is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
King tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laidlaw has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Laidlaw prevents King from getting the reversal.
Laidlaw working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
Laidlaw punishing his opponent with strikes.
King defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Laidlaw.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
King is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King tries to hold on but Laidlaw pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Laidlaw.
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.
Laidlaw controlling the pace for now.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King is trying to stand up.
Laidlaw trying to control but King is having none of it.
Laidlaw controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dylan Laidlaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King is looking to clinch.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laidlaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Laidlaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laidlaw shoots and misses
and King counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Laidlaw's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laidlaw looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but King puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
King is looking to advance position but Laidlaw won't allow it.
Laidlaw is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laidlaw trying to control but King postures up.
King wants to control but Laidlaw is keeping him busy.
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laidlaw is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Laidlaw tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Laidlaw tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a single leg into guard. Laidlaw didn't expect that.
Jacob King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Laidlaw.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Laidlaw.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Laidlaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Laidlaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laidlaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laidlaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Laidlaw eventually gives up the hold.
King is looking for a sweep. Laidlaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laidlaw throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King wants to sweep here but Laidlaw controlling him for the moment.
Laidlaw postures up.
King keeping moving, preventing Laidlaw from controlling successfully.
Laidlaw landing with the ground and pound.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laidlaw is aware though and is defending well.
King keeping full guard, as Laidlaw tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob King dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Laidlaw closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Laidlaw is retaining full guard.
Laidlaw working a defensive guard here.
Laidlaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Laidlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laidlaw has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to control from the top but Laidlaw keeps moving.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laidlaw is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Laidlaw throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King wants to clinch
and Laidlaw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jacob King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King tries to kick Laidlaw off but Laidlaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laidlaw stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laidlaw closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Laidlaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacob King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laidlaw clinches but King breaks the clinch
and King counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
King trying to pass the guard but Laidlaw defending well.
Laidlaw is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laidlaw avoid being mounted?
King stands up and beckons Laidlaw to join him on the feet.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laidlaw clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laidlaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laidlaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laidlaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laidlaw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laidlaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laidlaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laidlaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
King seems keen to control Laidlaw's posture.
King throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laidlaw uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laidlaw trying to control the position but King is working away.
King sneaks back into half guard.
Laidlaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laidlaw stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
King throws a right hand that Laidlaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Laidlaw also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dylan Laidlaw.
I think Laidlaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nobunaga Shirow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Otep - Battle Ready. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Shirow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirow lands a head kick. Slayer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slayer is defended easily by Shirow.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slayer blocks a head kick by Shirow.
Shirow throws a sloppy head kick and Slayer moves out of range easily.
Slayer shoots in and drives through. Shirow sprawls well.
Nobunaga Shirow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Slayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shirow defends it nicely.
Shirow tries to bum rush Slayer with a series of wild strikes but Slayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shirow takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
Slayer shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Shirow.
Slayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shirow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shirow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slayer shoots in looking for a takedown. Shirow tries to sprawl out of it but Slayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shirow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slayer has a takedown stuffed.
Shirow cracks Slayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jorje Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayer blocks the body kick.
Shirow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shirow throws a big shot that misses.
Shirow throws a head kick but Slayer moves out of range.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shirow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slayer is working away from the top position though.
Slayer is working for a kimura but Shirow is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shirow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slayer!
Shirow goes for an armbar but Slayer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slayer.
Slayer postures up in Shirow's guard and throws a big left but Shirow blocks it.
Slayer preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shirow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Shirow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slayer is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shirow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Slayer is now in Shirow's guard. A big mistake from Shirow there, giving up the dominant position!
Shirow wants to sweep here but Slayer controlling him for the moment.
Slayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shirow looking for a guillotine here but Slayer defends easily.
Slayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shirow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Shirow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Shirow.
Shirow lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shirow scores with a nice body kick.
Shirow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slayer backs up against the cage.
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!
No luck for Slayer with that takedown attempt.
Shirow thuds a left hand into Slayer's body.
Shirow throws a head kick but Slayer moves out of range.
Shirow throws a head kick that half lands.
Shirow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shirow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer fails with the takedown.
Nobunaga Shirow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Shirow stalks Slayer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slayer's face. Slayer staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from Shirow as Slayer shoots in.
Shirow lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Slayer misses
and Shirow counters with a big head kick but Slayer shrugs it off.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Shirow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Shirow.
Shirow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shirow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shirow is trying to control Slayer's posture but Slayer avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slayer off and has taken his back!
Slayer turns into Shirow and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirow working a defensive guard here.
Shirow wants to sweep here but Slayer controlling him for the moment.
Slayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shirow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slayer has managed to get both his arms back between Shirow's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shirow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slayer working away.
Shirow takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shirow is looking to regain half guard here but Slayer keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shirow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirow is trying to get back to full guard.
Slayer is looking to advance position but Shirow won't allow it.
Shirow tries to get to full guard but Slayer has control of the leg.
Shirow wants to sweep but Slayer has passed to side control!
Slayer swings around for an armbar but Shirow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slayer's guard.
Shirow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slayer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shirow, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Shirow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shirow leaves Slayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nobunaga Shirow is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayer fails with the takedown
and Shirow counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Shirow.
Slayer shoots and misses
and Shirow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nobunaga Shirow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Shirow throws a head kick that misses.
Shirow throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Shirow coming out on top.
Slayer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Slayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shirow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shirow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Shirow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shirow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shirow looking for a sweep. Not yet Shirow, not yet.
Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shirow dives on top into guard.
Shirow 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.
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Shirow pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirow trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shirow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shirow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shirow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shirow has Slayer in his guard.
Slayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Shirow is keeping the position.
Shirow 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shirow is on top in guard.
Slayer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shirow trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shirow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shirow trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Slayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Shirow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shirow throwing shots but Slayer is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobunaga Shirow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shirow, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Shirow!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stglitz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Feuer frei!. Hugo Stglitz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Stglitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Monteiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stglitz misses with a head kick.
Monteiro scores with a hook.
It looks like Hugo Stglitz has been cut.
Hugo Stglitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteiro lands a slapping body shot.
Monteiro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stglitz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monteiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stglitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Monteiro is retaining full guard.
Stglitz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stglitz passes Monteiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stglitz wants to advance to full mount but Monteiro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Monteiro pushes Stglitz off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz misses with a shot to the body
and Monteiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monteiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monteiro throws an overhand right that lands on Stglitz's shoulder, as Stglitz tries to avoid the shot.
Monteiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stglitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stglitz swinging wildly here.
Monteiro lands a slapping body shot.
Stglitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stglitz lands with a good body shot.
Monteiro misses with a combination
and Stglitz counters with a one-two to the body.
Stglitz slips a jab and a cross from Monteiro.
Stglitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stglitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monteiro misses with a wild body shot.
Stglitz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monteiro circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monteiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stglitz throws out the jab.
Stglitz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stglitz is breathing heavily.
Monteiro tries to roll over but Stglitz keeps him under control.
Monteiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Monteiro pushes Stglitz off looking to stand but Stglitz dives back in and keeps control.
Stglitz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monteiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stglitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro wants to stand back up but Stglitz manages to pass into side control.
Monteiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stglitz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monteiro is looking for a sweep. Stglitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stglitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monteiro keeps working.
Monteiro is trying to control but Stglitz manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stglitz lands a big shot there that rocks Monteiro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stglitz throwing strikes here but Monteiro is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stglitz 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.
Monteiro is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stglitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stglitz raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stglitz with shots to the head and body - Monteiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monteiro tries to reverse the position but Stglitz maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Monteiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugo Stglitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monteiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stglitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Monteiro misses.
Monteiro slips a jab and a cross from Stglitz.
Stglitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stglitz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monteiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monteiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Stglitz counters with a left and a right that stings Monteiro.
Stglitz dodges the punch combination from Monteiro.
A jab from Stglitz does it's job there.
Monteiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stglitz throws a sloppy body shot
and Monteiro counters with a series of strikes. Stglitz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monteiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stglitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stglitz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monteiro as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monteiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Stglitz throws a combination that misses
and Monteiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Monteiro misses.
Stglitz slips a jab and a cross from Monteiro.
Monteiro throws a shot from downtown. Stglitz moves away and avoids it.
Stglitz drops his hands momentarily and Monteiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monteiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monteiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stglitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Stglitz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monteiro.
Monteiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stglitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monteiro throws an overhand right that lands on Stglitz's shoulder, as Stglitz tries to avoid the shot.
Monteiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monteiro tries to bum rush Stglitz with a series of wild strikes but Stglitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monteiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro throws a right and a left that Stglitz avoids nicely.
Monteiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stglitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monteiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stglitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monteiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stglitz throws a front kick aimed at Monteiro's knee but Monteiro avoids it well.
Monteiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monteiro dodges the punch combination from Stglitz.
Daniel Monteiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monteiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Monteiro as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stglitz.
Stglitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monteiro misses with a shot to the body
and Stglitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Monteiro does no damage.
Monteiro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monteiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stglitz counters with a left and a right that stings Monteiro.
Monteiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monteiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Monteiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monteiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stglitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stglitz.
Stglitz wants to land a leg kick but Monteiro is out of range.
Monteiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stglitz moves away.
Stglitz throws a right hand that Monteiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Monteiro also avoids with ease.
Stglitz throws a combination that misses
and Monteiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Monteiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stglitz doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stglitz.
Monteiro misses with a combination
and Stglitz counters with a left to the body.
Stglitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monteiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monteiro misses with a double jab.
Stglitz misses with a double jab
and Monteiro counters with a series of strikes. Stglitz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stglitz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stglitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monteiro counters with a three punch combo that has Stglitz backing up. Stglitz nods at Monteiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteiro dodges the punch combination from Stglitz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monteiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monteiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stglitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monteiro moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Monteiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Stglitz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stglitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monteiro is able to avoid easily.
Monteiro throws a series of punches but Stglitz moves out of range.
Monteiro swinging wildly here.
Stglitz throws a sloppy head kick and Monteiro moves out of range easily.
Stglitz misses with the combination.
Stglitz is looking to land body kicks.
Monteiro misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Monteiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stglitz misses with a combination
and Monteiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monteiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stglitz misses with a two punch combination.
Stglitz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monteiro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz misses with a two punch combination.
Monteiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stglitz counters with a series of strikes. Monteiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monteiro avoids the body shot from Stglitz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Monteiro.
Monteiro digs a good body shot into Stglitz's ribs.
Monteiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stglitz counters with a series of strikes. Monteiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monteiro lands a left and a right that send Stglitz crashing to the mat, dazed. Monteiro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stglitz is rocked!
Monteiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Stglitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monteiro lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monteiro misses with a few strikes there.
Monteiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stglitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Monteiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stglitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Monteiro does no damage.
Stglitz throws a combination that misses
and Monteiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Monteiro.
Stglitz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monteiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monteiro throws a right and a left that Stglitz avoids nicely.
Stglitz connects with a nice looking jab.
Monteiro throws a right hand that Stglitz ducks under and follows up with a left that Stglitz also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Monteiro.
Stglitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monteiro.
Monteiro slips a jab and a cross from Stglitz.
Monteiro misses with a two punch combination.
Monteiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monteiro takes a swing at Stglitz's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stglitz at a distance.
Stglitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monteiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stglitz misses the shot to the body.
Stglitz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Monteiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stglitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monteiro misses the shot to the body.
Monteiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stglitz manages to avoid it.
Monteiro with a jab.
Monteiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stglitz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stglitz duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Stglitz.
Monteiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hugo Stglitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro lands a head shot.
Monteiro jabs at Stglitz's body.
Monteiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monteiro misses with a body shot.
Stglitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniel Monteiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stglitz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monteiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stglitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hugo Stglitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monteiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Monteiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stglitz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monteiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Hugo Stglitz's cut is getting worse.
Stglitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monteiro counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Monteiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monteiro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Monteiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Nowka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nowka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Get Knocked Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Nowka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Nowka. That snapped Fuentes's head back.
Fuentes avoids the body shot from Nowka.
Danga de danga de dang - Nowka scores with a four punch combination!
Fuentes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nowka.
A leg kick checked by Nowka.
Fuentes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nowka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nowka lands a left and a right that send Fuentes crashing to the mat, dazed. Nowka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fuentes is rocked!
A jab from Fuentes does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuentes.
Nowka misses with a few strikes there.
Fuentes is looking to chop away at Nowka's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nowka. Fuentes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowka lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuentes's head.
Fuentes scores with a decent looking hook.
Nowka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fuentes misses.
A right-left combo lands from Nowka.
Nowka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nowka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nowka misses with a hook.
Fuentes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Nowka as he checks the leg kick.
Fuentes looks to throw the jab but Nowka is out of range.
Nowka lands with a shot to the body.
Fuentes throws out a leg kick but Nowka moves out of range and Fuentes only half commits.
Nowka connects with the punch.
Nowka misses with a hook to the body
and Fuentes counters with a three punch combo that has Nowka backing up. Nowka nods at Fuentes to acknowledge the strikes.
Fuentes lands a right hook to the body.
Nowka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuentes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowka throws a hook but Fuentes avoids it easily.
Nowka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fuentes counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Nowka misses.
Nowka misses with a wild body shot.
Nowka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuentes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nowka.
Nowka just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuentes throws a series of punches but Nowka avoids them all with ease.
Nowka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fuentes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nowka staying out of range there.
Fuentes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuentes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuentes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nowka is looking to wear down Fuentes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fuentes avoids the body shot from Nowka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fuentes counters with a leg kick.
Fuentes scores with a jab to the body.
Nowka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuentes moves away.
Matt Nowka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nowka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuentes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nowka loads up on a big right hand but Fuentes slips the punch.
Nowka connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Fuentes.
Good exchange - Nowka coming out on top.
Nowka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuentes counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuentes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nowka.
A left lands for Nowka.
Nowka scores with a body shot.
Fuentes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nowka digs a good hook to Fuentes's body.
Fuentes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nowka scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowka punishes Fuentes's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuentes scores with a hook to the body. Nowka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nowka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuentes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuentes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuentes throws out the jab.
Nowka scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nowka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nowka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nowka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nowka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nowka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuentes.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but Nowka checks it.
Fuentes loads up on a big right hand but Nowka slips the punch.
Fuentes moves out of range of the strikes.
Nowka swings for the body but Fuentes moves out of range.
Fuentes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nowka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuentes throws a hook to the side of Nowka's head but Nowka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nowka connects with a jab.
Nowka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuentes.
Nowka throws a hook but Fuentes avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowka misses with a shot to the body
and Fuentes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nowka thinking.
Matt Nowka is winning the standup battle so far.
Nowka takes a swing at Fuentes's ribcage but misses.
Nowka looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuentes is just out of range.
Fuentes with a nice cross.
Fuentes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowka moves away.
Nowka misses with a hook to the body
and Fuentes counters with a left to the body.
Nowka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuentes lands a jab to Nowka's midsection.
Nowka misses with a hook.
Fuentes throws a lazy right hand but Nowka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nowka blocks a low kick nicely.
Nowka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nowka throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuentes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuentes counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuentes thumps Nowka with a low kick.
Nowka connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowka thows a body shot but no joy.
Fuentes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nowka lands a jab to Fuentes's midsection.
Fuentes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nowka.
Fuentes works the jab nicely.
Fuentes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nowka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuentes counters with a left and a right that stings Nowka.
Nowka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuentes. Fuentes obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Fuentes misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowka misses the shot to the body.
Nowka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nowka misses with a wild combination.
Nowka throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Nowka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fuentes misses with a looping right.
Nowka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuentes throws a looping overhand right but Nowka ducks down to avoid it.
Nowka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nowka cracks Fuentes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fuentes throws a chopping leg kick but Nowka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuentes.
Fuentes works the jab nicely.
Fuentes throws a shot from downtown. Nowka moves away and avoids it.
Nowka throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuentes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nowka misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fuentes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nowka.
Fuentes lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuentes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nowka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nowka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fuentes at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nowka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nowka lands a two punch combo.
Fuentes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fuentes punishes Nowka's body with a nice straight punch.
Nowka misses with a double jab
and Fuentes counters with a good low kick that Nowka was not able to check.
Fuentes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nowka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuentes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nowka.
Fuentes throws a shot from downtown. Nowka moves away and avoids it.
Fuentes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuentes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nowka's calf.
Nowka misses with an uppercut.
Fuentes throws out a loose jab but Nowka uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Nowka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuentes doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes throws an overhand right that lands on Nowka's shoulder, as Nowka tries to avoid the shot.
Fuentes takes a swing at Nowka's ribcage but misses.
Fuentes thumps Nowka with a low kick.
Nowka misses with a two punch combination.
Nowka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fuentes misses with a low kick.
Nowka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuentes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nowka throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a jab to the head.
Nowka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Fuentes misses its intended target.
Nowka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuentes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes misses with a hook.
Nowka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuentes momentarily.
Nowka takes a swing at Fuentes's ribcage but misses.
Nowka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nowka tests Fuentes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nowka ducks under a wild hook from Fuentes.
Fuentes moves forwards but Nowka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuentes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowka.
Nowka moves out of range as Fuentes strikes.
Fuentes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nowka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuentes.
Fuentes misses with a wild body shot.
Fuentes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nowka. Nowka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuentes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuentes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nowka.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuentes.
Nowka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nowka slips under a jab from Fuentes.
Fuentes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Fuentes misses.
Nowka misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Fuentes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut. Nowka saw that one coming.
Fuentes throws a sloppy body shot
and Nowka counters with a one-two to the body.
Nowka checks a leg kick nicely.
Fuentes connects with a jab.
Fuentes throws a good cross that connects.
Fuentes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowka throws out the jab.
Nowka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuentes manages to avoid it.
Fuentes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fuentes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nowka.
Nowka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nowka misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Fuentes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fuentes 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 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Fuentes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hawkwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Hawkwoods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonny Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkwoods shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Hawkwoods counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
Hawkwoods drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
Hawkwoods can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawkwoods taking a bit of punishment here - Sanchez scoring with strikes.
Sanchez grinds an elbow into Hawkwoods's temple.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkwoods keeps working.
Hawkwoods tries to control but Sanchez manages to take his back.
Sanchez missing with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has Hawkwoods flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hawkwoods manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanchez's guard. Nice work there by Hawkwoods.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkwoods trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is pulling down on Hawkwoods's head to control his posture.
Hawkwoods throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Hawkwoods drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwoods can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawkwoods is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawkwoods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hawkwoods is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hawkwoods takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkwoods tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hawkwoods is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawkwoods is breathing heavily.
Hawkwoods parries the strikes from Sanchez easily there. Sanchez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hawkwoods to escape.
Sanchez grinds an elbow into Hawkwoods's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Hawkwoods is working away.
Hawkwoods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hawkwoods wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez advances to full mount.
Hawkwoods keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Hawkwoods that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hawkwoods has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hawkwoods!
Hawkwoods working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawkwoods trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez has his hands on Hawkwoods's head, controlling the position.
Hawkwoods is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez distracts Hawkwoods with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Hawkwoods counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hawkwoods.
Hawkwoods trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawkwoods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawkwoods drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
Sanchez scores with punches from side control.
Sanchez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanchez cracks Hawkwoods with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hawkwoods takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Hawkwoods but he's now mounted!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkwoods is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hawkwoods tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Hawkwoods is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Sanchez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hawkwoods is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and Hawkwoods is in trouble!
Sanchez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hawkwoods's face.
Sanchez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawkwoods?
Sanchez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hawkwoods is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hawkwoods and Sanchez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hawkwoods some visible discomfort.
Hawkwoods takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkwoods takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sonny Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawkwoods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
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!
Hawkwoods throws a series of strikes and Sanchez wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Hawkwoods pushes him away.
Hawkwoods moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanchez has worked his arm free - good work by Sanchez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwoods wants to control for a moment but Sanchez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hawkwoods trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez 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.
Hawkwoods wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkwoods has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawkwoods's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hawkwoods throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawkwoods to the mat! Hawkwoods manages to get full guard.
Hawkwoods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez postures up in Hawkwoods's guard and throws a big left but Hawkwoods blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkwoods working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez passes Hawkwoods's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawkwoods is trying to control but can't.
Hawkwoods is looking to improve his position.
Hawkwoods looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Hawkwoods, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawkwoods on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hawkwoods misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez working Hawkwoods over with strikes.
Hawkwoods on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hawkwoods is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawkwoods looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
Hawkwoods is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Hawkwoods with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
Hawkwoods actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Hawkwoods won't allow it.
Sanchez working Hawkwoods over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawkwoods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez stands up over Hawkwoods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawkwoods throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hawkwoods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez trying to control but Hawkwoods is working from the bottom.
Hawkwoods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez stands up over Hawkwoods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
James Hawkwoods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonny Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkwoods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Limon Portokalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Riccardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Limon Portokalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Riccardo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portokalov swinging wildly here.
Portokalov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Limon Portokalov has been cut.
Riccardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riccardo tries to clinch up but Portokalov circles away and keeps his distance.
Portokalov lands a right hook to the body.
Riccardo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Portokalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riccardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Portokalov.
Riccardo needs to keep his hands up - Portokalov had a free shot at his head there.
Portokalov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riccardo.
Riccardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portokalov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portokalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portokalov swinging wildly here.
Portokalov misses with the combination.
Riccardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portokalov.
Portokalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Portokalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riccardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portokalov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riccardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Portokalov circles away.
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.
Portokalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riccardo circles away quickly and effectively.
Riccardo tries to move into range but Portokalov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Portokalov throws a lazy right hand but Riccardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portokalov looks to land a left hand but Riccardo moved out of range nicely.
Portokalov throws a body punch but Riccardo moves out of range.
Riccardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Portokalov cracks Riccardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Portokalov misses with a looping left.
Riccardo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Portokalov swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portokalov throws out the jab.
Portokalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portokalov misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Portokalov as he connects with a hook.
Riccardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portokalov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riccardo moves out of range of the body kick.
Portokalov misses with a straight right.
Portokalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riccardo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov lands a jab-cross combination.
Riccardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portokalov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Portokalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riccardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portokalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riccardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portokalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riccardo circles away quickly and effectively.
Portokalov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portokalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riccardo moves away.
Portokalov throws a series of punches but Riccardo avoids them all with ease.
Riccardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portokalov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Limon Portokalov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Limon Portokalov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riccardo blocks a jab.
Portokalov looks to land a combination but Riccardo avoids it well.
Portokalov misses with a hook. Riccardo ducked under it nicely.
Riccardo tries to clinch up.
Riccardo wants to clinch up but Portokalov keeps it at a distance.
Riccardo ducks under a wild hook from Portokalov.
Riccardo slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portokalov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Portokalov.
Riccardo avoids the body shot from Portokalov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portokalov misses with a hook.
Portokalov throws a right hand that Riccardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Riccardo also avoids with ease.
Riccardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Portokalov swings for the body but Riccardo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portokalov. Riccardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riccardo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Portokalov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Portokalov.
Riccardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riccardo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Portokalov's head.
Portokalov just misses with a punch to the body.
Portokalov misses with a wild combination.
Riccardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Portokalov misses the target.
Portokalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Portokalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccardo tries to clinch there but Portokalov circles away.
Limon Portokalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riccardo tries to clinch there but Portokalov circles away.
Riccardo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Portokalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riccardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portokalov swats away the attempt to clinch by Riccardo.
Portokalov tries to bum rush Riccardo with a series of wild strikes but Riccardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Portokalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riccardo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Portokalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riccardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portokalov scores with a sloppy right hand. Riccardo should have avoided that one.
Riccardo avoids the body shot from Portokalov.
Portokalov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portokalov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riccardo has time to react.
No joy there for Portokalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portokalov misses with a straight right.
Riccardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portokalov.
Riccardo darts in and clinches Portokalov up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Limon Portokalov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Limon Portokalov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Riccardo ducks under a wild hook from Portokalov.
Riccardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portokalov.
Portokalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Riccardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portokalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portokalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portokalov connects with a looping right hand.
Portokalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Portokalov throws a right and a left that Riccardo avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portokalov. Riccardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portokalov throws a series of punches but Riccardo moves out of range.
Riccardo slips a jab and a cross from Portokalov.
Portokalov throws out a loose jab but Riccardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portokalov swinging wildly here.
Portokalov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Portokalov duly obliges.
Riccardo tries to clinch but Portokalov is having none of it.
Portokalov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portokalov connects with a body shot.
Riccardo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Portokalov.
Portokalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riccardo.
Portokalov swats away the attempt to clinch by Riccardo.
Portokalov tries to bum rush Riccardo with a series of wild strikes but Riccardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Portokalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Portokalov.
Portokalov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riccardo wants to clinch up but Portokalov keeps it at a distance.
Portokalov missing with a left hand there. Riccardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portokalov misses with an uppercut. Riccardo saw that one coming.
Portokalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riccardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Portokalov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Portokalov looks to throw the jab but Riccardo is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portokalov. Riccardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portokalov misses with a double jab.
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.
Portokalov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riccardo tries to clinch but Portokalov moves out of range.
Portokalov throws a jab when Riccardo was well out of range.
Portokalov throws a nice looking combination but Riccardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Riccardo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Portokalov has got the better of the exchanges.
Riccardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portokalov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Portokalov misses with a wild combination.
Riccardo tries to clinch but Portokalov is having none of it.
Portokalov misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Limon Portokalov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Portokalov, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Limon Portokalov!
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