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AFC Fight Night 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Silva (ranked 5353 p4p, 624 weight class) and Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 5540 p4p, 638 weight class). Julio Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Ahikaroa pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahikaroa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ahikaroa tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahikaroa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahikaroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura but Ahikaroa is defending well.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ahikaroa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ahikaroa!
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahikaroa is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Ahikaroa tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva punching from mount but Ahikaroa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahikaroa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva tries for a kimura but Ahikaroa is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Ahikaroa is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ahikaroa is letting Silva control him for a moment.
Ahikaroa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ahikaroa wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva trying to control but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Ahikaroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahikaroa tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva dominating with strikes here.
Silva wants to control the pace but Ahikaroa is squirming around nicely.
Ahikaroa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ahikaroa tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ahikaroa throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahikaroa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahikaroa is working away from the top position though.
Ahikaroa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Ahikaroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahikaroa wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahikaroa wants to stand but Silva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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.
Ahikaroa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ahikaroa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva's body to avoid the submission. Silva has instead reached around Ahikaroa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Franco (ranked 4412 p4p, 554 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 4836 p4p, 583 weight class). Tito Ortiz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gene Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Ortiz !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ortiz throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
Ortiz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franco is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franco tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz working away.
Ortiz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franco to his feet.
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortiz is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Ortiz circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortiz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Franco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Franco is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Franco gets caught flat footed, as Ortiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Franco pushes Ortiz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Ortiz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Franco's guard.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
Franco can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Franco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
Franco manages to get to full guard.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ortiz manages to pass to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Franco's temple.
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.
Still in half guard, Ortiz seems content to control.
Ortiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franco defends it well.
Ortiz is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franco wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Ortiz is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gene Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Franco in a clinch.
Ortiz stalling against the cage.
Ortiz gets control of Franco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ortiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is adopting a defensive guard.
Ortiz 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Franco is really struggling to control Ortiz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ortiz punching from the bottom - just letting Franco know he's still in a fight.
Franco postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Ortiz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Franco connects with the punch.
Ortiz shoots and misses
and Franco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco gets control of Ortiz 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franco is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franco dives in and grabs Ortiz 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Franco shoots in.
Ortiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortiz gets a takedown into half guard.
Franco pushes Ortiz off and gets back to his feet.
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franco!
Franco prevents Ortiz from moving into mount.
Ortiz working away.
Franco is trying to get back to half guard.
Franco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Franco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz trying to control the position but Franco is working away.
Ortiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franco, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortiz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ortiz has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Franco to the ground. Ortiz is now in Franco's guard.
Franco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz misses with a takedown
and Franco counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz rushes Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco can't get the takedown.
Franco fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Franco.
Franco tries to pull guard but Ortiz won't allow it.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Ortiz has the dominant position.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco goes for a takedown attempt but Ortiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Franco shoots in.
Tito Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Ortiz tightens his grip and picks Franco up, before dumping him to the ground. Franco manages to land in guard.
Ortiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tito Ortiz .
I've got Ortiz 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Simmons (ranked 5481 p4p, 259 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 5080 p4p, 250 weight class). Felix Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Melhor Lutador MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Simmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Simmons is now in half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simmons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simmons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simmons!
Simmons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simmons in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simmons working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Simmons wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Simmons is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
Simmons trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simmons.
Jones tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Simmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simmons in his tracks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simmons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Jones tries to get set, Simmons tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Simmons is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Simmons as he checks the leg kick.
Simmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Simmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons tries to clinch up.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Simmons pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
Simmons gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Simmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simmons lands a takedown into guard.
Simmons controlling from the top position.
Simmons wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones 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.
Simmons is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Simmons slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Simmons is controlling him.
Simmons cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones throws a low kick but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simmons defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gregory Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Simmons has wrist control.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simmons wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Simmons won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Simmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simmons.
Simmons pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Jones passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is nestled in close to Simmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Simmons is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Simmons and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Simmons tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working the ground and pound but Simmons is defending the strikes.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Simmons's shoulder. That is not cool.
Felix Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Warner (ranked 4197 p4p, 202 weight class) and Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 5583 p4p, 263 weight class). Jeff Warner had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jeff Warner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Jr Silva's chin.
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147 lbs
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143 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Jr Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Warner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Warner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Warner's guard.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Warner being controlled here, momentarily.
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva throws a strike but Warner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pulls Warner in close to prevent any damage.
Warner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva has Warner pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Warner from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warner manages to get himself to full guard.
Warner trying to control the position.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Warner being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura but Warner is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
It looks like Silva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Warner is looking for a sweep.
Silva is staying tight to Warner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has an Americana. Warner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Silva is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Silva hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pablo Jr Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 4468 p4p, 472 weight class) and Simon Epstien (ranked 24029 p4p, 665 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Epstien!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Epstien shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epstien misses with a head kick.
Epstien takes the fight into the clinch.
Epstien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epstien tries a head kick but it misses.
Epstien has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Epstien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Epstien is quick to defend against it.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Epstien.
McDonald rushes Epstien and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Epstien has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Epstien wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Epstien takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Epstien is looking for a sweep.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Epstien will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epstien struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Epstien is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McDonald yanks on the arm and Epstien is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cain Alvarado (ranked 4618 p4p, 491 weight class) and Daniel Murphy (ranked 6374 p4p, 593 weight class). Murphy has chosen Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alvarado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Murphy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Murphy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alvarado has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvarado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alvarado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murphy's best efforts.
Alvarado is looking to improve his position.
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarado is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado is looking to improve his position.
Alvarado looking for a kimura from the bottom but Murphy passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alvarado manages to get to full guard.
Murphy passes Alvarado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarado is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Murphy rolls with it to try and escape but Alvarado cranks on the arm and Murphy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Alvarado!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pietro De Negri (ranked 4263 p4p, 464 weight class) and Fred Hermosa (ranked 4398 p4p, 472 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
150 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Hermosa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Negri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Negri wanted to stand there but Hermosa had control of the position.
De Negri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Negri tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermosa is retaining full guard.
Hermosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Negri chips away with some ground and pound.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Hermosa blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Negri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Negri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hermosa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermosa tries to keep at a distance but De Negri has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Negri is trying to stall.
Hermosa has a couple of punches blocked by De Negri.
Hermosa tries to work over De Negri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Negri blocks an uppercut.
Hermosa misses with some punches.
De Negri is struggling to control the position.
Hermosa tries a body shot but De Negri blocks it.
De Negri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Negri tries to work over Hermosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermosa tries to work over De Negri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Negri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Negri pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Negri is on top in guard.
De Negri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermosa trying to control the position.
De Negri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Hermosa blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Negri stands up and waves to Hermosa to follow him.
De Negri tries to clinch but Hermosa is having none of it.
Hermosa leaves De Negri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Negri sets himself, and Hermosa steps forward looking for the clinch! De Negri avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermosa throws a nice looking combination but De Negri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Hermosa.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Hermosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Negri's sensitive parts.
Hermosa tries to close the distance and clinch but De Negri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Negri tries to keep at a distance but Hermosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa throws a head punch that misses.
Hermosa tries to work over De Negri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Negri can't get the takedown.
Hermosa tries a body shot but De Negri blocks it.
Hermosa throws a head punch that misses.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, De Negri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri blocks an uppercut.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Negri avoiding damage.
Hermosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Negri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
De Negri wants to take the fight to the mat but Hermosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Negri can't get the takedown.
De Negri pulls guard.
Hermosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Negri trying to control the position here.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Hermosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Hermosa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Negri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermosa defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Negri lands with a punch from half guard.
De Negri controlling the action here.
De Negri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hermosa defending well though.
De Negri throwing shots but Hermosa is blocking nicely.
De Negri is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Negri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Negri decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa lands a head kick!
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
Fred Hermosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hermosa.
Hermosa throws a leg kick
and De Negri counters with a single leg into guard. Hermosa didn't expect that.
Hermosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Negri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Negri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Negri preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Negri controls the pace.
Hermosa has his feet on De Negri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Hermosa.
De Negri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hermosa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Negri manages to pass to side control.
Hermosa is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hermosa is looking to improve his position.
Hermosa is doing well to control the position and prevent De Negri from advancing to side control.
De Negri 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.
Hermosa trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pietro De Negri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermosa is trying to stand.
Hermosa is looking for a sweep. De Negri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro De Negri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pietro De Negri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
De Negri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
De Negri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Negri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermosa tries to clinch up
letting De Negri counter with a right hand.
Hermosa throws a body punch but De Negri moves out of range.
De Negri lands a slapping body shot.
Hermosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri goes for a double leg but Hermosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermosa continues to drive forward.
Hermosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Negri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Negri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fred Hermosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermosa tries to clinch but De Negri is having none of it.
Hermosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Negri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Negri scoring with some ground and pound.
De Negri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hermosa controls De Negri momentarily but De Negri frees himself.
De Negri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Negri tries to stand but Hermosa is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Negri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Negri is one step ahead there.
De Negri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Negri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermosa tries to clinch up.
De Negri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermosa.
De Negri throws a big counter combination but Hermosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Negri tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermosa tries a body shot but De Negri blocks it.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Negri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Negri wants to hit a switch here but Hermosa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for De Negri there!
Hermosa wants to take De Negri's back here but De Negri is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri is trying desperately to improve position.
Hermosa content just to control the position here.
De Negri tries to lock up and control but Hermosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hermosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Negri is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fred Hermosa.
I think Hermosa 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Hermosa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 3504 p4p, 170 weight class) and Adriano Silva (ranked 3308 p4p, 162 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Adriano Silva enters the cage!
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32
139 lbs
17 - 16 - 1 |
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32
135 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sergeant's hands.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sergeant was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Sergeant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Sergeant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Sergeant scoring with strikes.
Silva gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva strikes from the bottom but Sergeant passes into mount!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Sergeant looking to ground and pound but Silva is blocking nicely.
Sergeant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sergeant with a couple of short strikes.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Sergeant has control of the leg.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Sergeant is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva trying to hold on to Sergeant's head to control him but Sergeant postures up.
Silva tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sergeant manages to move to mount!
Silva wants to control but Sergeant is having none of it.
Sergeant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sergeant landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant can't control as he wanted to and Silva manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Silva is not content to let Sergeant control the position.
Sergeant thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Sergeant is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sergeant is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Sergeant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sergeant.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sergeant prevents Silva from standing back up.
Sergeant is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Sergeant not doing much here.
Sergeant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Sergeant shoots in.
Sergeant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sergeant in his tracks.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that Sergeant semi-blocks.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Sergeant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sergeant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Sergeant defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Sergeant misses with a two punch combination.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sergeant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Sergeant.
Sergeant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergeant swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sergeant's guard.
Sergeant has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Sergeant is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sergeant, up you get!
Sergeant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergeant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Sergeant on that attempt.
Sergeant tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sergeant defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Sergeant.
Sergeant gets the takedown into side control.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant controls the position.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sergeant is staying active.
Sergeant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sergeant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to bench press Sergeant off him but Sergeant keeps the position.
Sergeant is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sergeant has time to react.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergeant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Sergeant landing some decent shots from guard.
Sergeant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva controls Sergeant momentarily but Sergeant frees himself.
Sergeant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adriano Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva throws the left hand but Sergeant avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a hook but Sergeant blocks it.
Sergeant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sergeant working away.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant taking a breather here.
Sergeant working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Sergeant happy to just control the position for now.
Sergeant working away.
Sergeant content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sergeant working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Silva regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sergeant's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sergeant tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sergeant to the ground. Sergeant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sergeant gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to sprawl but Sergeant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Sergeant content to control rather than advance.
Sergeant prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Sergeant is controlling him
Sergeant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sergeant pulls his head out easily.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Sergeant passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sergeant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sergeant prevents Silva from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Sergeant.
I think Sergeant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sergeant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Reaves (ranked 4925 p4p, 508 weight class) and Ethan Brown (ranked 8829 p4p, 657 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Reaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Reaves is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reaves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Reaves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reaves moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Reaves has locked up a guillotine! Reaves's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Brown is holding on here and Reaves must be using up a lot of energy. Brown has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Reaves gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Reaves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Italo (ranked 2924 p4p, 334 weight class) and Daniel Jones (ranked 4011 p4p, 433 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch
and Italo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Italo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Italo has Jones in his guard.
Italo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets to his feet - Italo follows without any prompting.
Jones's coach down at Melhor Lutador MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Italo!
Italo regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Italo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Italo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Italo get back to his feet.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Italo is breathing heavily.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Jones decides to return to a standing position.
Jones scores with a head kick. Italo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Italo.
Italo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Italo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Italo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones 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.
Italo looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Italo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Italo has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Italo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Italo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Italo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Daniel Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Italo is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Italo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Jones tries to roll but Italo sticks to his back.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Jones trying to control the position but Italo manages to sink in the hooks.
Italo has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Italo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Italo is looking for a choke. Jones gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Jones manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Italo is keeping the position.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones postures up in Italo's guard and throws a big left but Italo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italo has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Jones stops Italo from getting back to his feet.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Italo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Italo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Italo is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Italo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Italo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones jumps guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Italo is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
Italo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Italo is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Italo's half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. Italo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Italo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Italo sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Italo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a huge punch but Italo dodges it nicely.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Italo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Italo is trying to stand.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Italo is looking to get to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Italo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Italo looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Italo tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Italo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Italo is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Italo's back.
Jones missing with strikes from the back.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Italo is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Italo tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo tries to escape the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones wants to control but Italo manages to buck him off and is now in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Italo!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Italo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Italo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Italo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones stands and steps away. Italo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Italo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Italo to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Italo can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Italo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Italo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Italo working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Italo has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italo working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Italo tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Italo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones gets control of Italo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Italo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Italo has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Italo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving.
Italo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Italo has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Italo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones tries to move to mount but Italo blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Italo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Italo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italo sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Italo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Italo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Italo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Jones!
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