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AFC 126 - Longez vs. Zacarias PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Chips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Katama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Inject the Venom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Chips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shin Katama!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katama wants it to stay on the feet.
Chips shoots for a takedown but Katama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chips shoots in but Katama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Chips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katama tries to land a leg kick but Chips saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chips shoots in looking for a takedown. Katama tries to sprawl out of it but Chips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Katama.
Shin Katama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katama swinging wildly here.
Katama slaps away a takedown attempt from Chips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chips.
Chips shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chips.
Katama misses with a series of wild punches.
Katama misses with a double jab.
Ted Chips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katama cracks the inside of Chips's front leg.
Chips darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chips is looking to advance position but Katama won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katama can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Katama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katama kicks Chips off and gets back to his feet.
Chips misses with a body shot.
Katama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chips.
Katama throws a right hand that Chips ducks under and follows up with a left that Chips also avoids with ease.
Katama misses with a body kick.
Katama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chips.
Chips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chips misses with a wild body shot.
Katama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chips on the side of the head.
Katama misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A clash of legs there as Chips blocks the low kick.
A shot to de liver by Katama. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Katama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chips changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Katama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chips prevents Katama from escaping the position.
Chips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chips is putting a hurting on Katama here, landing some big shots from side control.
Katama wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chips fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Katama pushes Chips away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chips gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chips controlling the position from side mount.
Chips 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips trying to control the position but Katama is working away.
An elbow from Chips crashes against the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chips avoids the head kick by Katama.
Chips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Katama counters with a big head kick but Chips shrugs it off.
Chips doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Katama counters with a low kick, right behind Chips 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chips misses with a wild body shot.
Chips takes a swing at Katama's ribcage but misses.
Katama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chips sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shin Katama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chips blocks a head kick by Katama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katama throws a low kick but Chips avoids it.
Chips steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Katama. That one must have hurt.
Katama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chips counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chips prevents Katama from getting back to his feet.
Chips trying to control the position from guard on top but Katama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katama wants to stand up but Chips is controlling him.
Chips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Katama is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chips.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Chips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chips tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chips has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Katama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Katama wants to get back to his feet.
Katama fending off the submission attempt from Chips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Chips dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Katama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chips counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Katama wants to get back to his feet but Chips is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips working some strikes from top position.
Chips prevents Katama from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chips's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Katama keeping moving, preventing Chips from controlling successfully.
Katama is looking to stand up but Chips isn't so interested in that idea.
Chips content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chips with a nice head shot there.
Chips wants to control from the top but Katama keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chips postures up in Katama's guard and throws a big left but Katama blocks it.
Chips wants to control from the top but Katama keeps moving.
Chips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chips 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.
Chips scoring with some ground and pound.
Katama keeping moving, preventing Chips from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chips controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chips throwing strikes from guard but Katama blocks nicely.
Katama is looking to stand up but Chips isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chips trying to control but Katama is working from the bottom.
Chips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Chips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chips is controlling him.
Chips stands up over Katama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chips trying to control but Katama is working from the bottom.
Katama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ted Chips just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Katama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Chips showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chips 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Chips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dejan Djokovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djokovic's entrance music is Back in Black - AC/DC. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dejan Djokovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djokovic looks to land a left hand but Cambiasso moved out of range nicely.
Cambiasso checks the leg kick.
Djokovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cambiasso dives in and grabs Djokovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Djokovic pushes down on Cambiasso's head and hops out.
Djokovic throws and low kick but Cambiasso moves out of range easily.
Djokovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cambiasso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cambiasso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Djokovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cambiasso moves in looking to clinch but Djokovic pushes him off.
Djokovic tries to clinch
and Cambiasso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Djokovic is looking for a triangle but Cambiasso pushes his legs off easily.
Djokovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Djokovic tries to get out of the position.
Cambiasso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cambiasso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Djokovic kicks Cambiasso off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djokovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cambiasso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Djokovic as he avoids it easily.
Cambiasso tries to clinch there but Djokovic circles away.
A big right from Djokovic misses.
Djokovic rushes Cambiasso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Djokovic manages to break the clinch.
Djokovic misses with a straight left.
Dejan Djokovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Djokovic tries to clinch but Cambiasso moves out of range.
Djokovic misses with a body punch
and Cambiasso counters with a three punch combo that has Djokovic backing up. Djokovic nods at Cambiasso to acknowledge the strikes.
Djokovic tries to bum rush Cambiasso with a series of wild strikes but Cambiasso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Djokovic clinches up with Cambiasso and pushes him back against the cage.
Djokovic manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic clinches.
Djokovic stalling against the cage.
Djokovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cambiasso moves out of range as Djokovic strikes.
Djokovic looks to clinch
and Cambiasso counters by moving into the clinch.
Djokovic breaks from the clinch.
Djokovic clinches.
Djokovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Djokovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cambiasso tries to keep at a distance but Djokovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Djokovic manages to break the clinch.
Djokovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cambiasso has had enough of the clinch but Djokovic keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Djokovic smiles and moves away.
Dejan Djokovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Cambiasso.
Djokovic clinches but Cambiasso breaks the clinch
and Cambiasso counters with a series of strikes. Djokovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Djokovic thows a leg kick but Cambiasso checks it
and Cambiasso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cambiasso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cambiasso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Djokovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cambiasso off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Djokovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Esteban Cambiasso has been cut.
Cambiasso defending well as Djokovic loads up on a big left hand.
Cambiasso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djokovic.
Some bone on bone action there as Cambiasso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Djokovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cambiasso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Djokovic tries to clinch
and Cambiasso counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djokovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cambiasso jumps guard but Djokovic stands there with Cambiasso around his waist. Cambiasso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Djokovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Djokovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cambiasso counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Djokovic!
You get the feeling that Djokovic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Djokovic gets back to half guard.
Djokovic lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Djokovic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cambiasso has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Djokovic regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban Cambiasso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
That's time! Djokovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Djokovic throws a leg kick but Cambiasso checks it.
Djokovic tries to clinch but Cambiasso is having none of it.
Djokovic throws a leg kick
and Cambiasso counters by clinching up.
Djokovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Djokovic clinches up against the cage.
Djokovic manages to break the clinch.
Cambiasso blocks a leg kick.
Djokovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cambiasso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Djokovic won't be happy with that.
Cambiasso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Djokovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Djokovic tries to buck Cambiasso off but Cambiasso is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djokovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cambiasso off and has taken his back!
Djokovic thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Djokovic struggling to land strikes to the head as Cambiasso covers up.
Djokovic connects with a big shot to the side of Cambiasso's head.
Djokovic is working the ground and pound. Can Cambiasso escape?
Cambiasso is keeping busy.
Djokovic working for a choke but Cambiasso reverses nicely into Djokovic 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic working for submissions but it's allowed Cambiasso to get to half guard.
Cambiasso stops Djokovic from getting back to his feet.
Cambiasso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Djokovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cambiasso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djokovic is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Djokovic.
Cambiasso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Djokovic wants to get back to his feet but Cambiasso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cambiasso 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.
Cambiasso is breathing heavily.
Djokovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cambiasso is controlling him.
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.
Djokovic pushes Cambiasso off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Djokovic throws the left hand but Cambiasso avoids the punch easily.
Esteban Cambiasso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Djokovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cambiasso has time to react.
Djokovic tries to clinch but Cambiasso moves away
and Cambiasso counters with a takedown into side control.
Djokovic manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Djokovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Cambiasso.
Djokovic wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Cambiasso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Djokovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Djokovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Djokovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cambiasso blocks a low kick nicely.
Djokovic stuns Cambiasso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Djokovic forces Cambiasso back against the cage and clinches.
Djokovic breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Djokovic.
The fighters circling - Djokovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Djokovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cambiasso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Djokovic misses
and Cambiasso counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djokovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cambiasso backwards.
Cambiasso fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Djokovic.
Djokovic breaks from the clinch.
Cambiasso is looking to clinch.
Djokovic throws an overhand right that lands on Cambiasso's shoulder, as Cambiasso tries to avoid the shot.
Cambiasso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cambiasso counters by clinching up.
Djokovic manages to break the clinch.
Djokovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cambiasso.
Cambiasso slips under a jab.
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.
Cambiasso closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Djokovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Djokovic closes the distance and clinches.
Djokovic breaks from the clinch.
Djokovic misses with a body shot
and Cambiasso counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Djokovic misses the target.
Djokovic looks to clinch
and Cambiasso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Djokovic breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Djokovic.
Djokovic is looking to clinch but Cambiasso is avoiding it.
Djokovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Djokovic is stalling here.
Cambiasso decides to pull guard.
Djokovic wants to control from the top but Cambiasso keeps moving.
Djokovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cambiasso on the ground.
Cambiasso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Djokovic is aware though and is defending well.
Cambiasso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Djokovic is aware though and is defending well.
Cambiasso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djokovic postures up in Cambiasso's guard and throws a big left but Cambiasso blocks it.
Djokovic stands up from Cambiasso's guard - Djokovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Djokovic tries to clinch
and Cambiasso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cambiasso prevents Djokovic from standing back up.
Djokovic trying to control but Cambiasso postures up.
Dejan Djokovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Djokovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Cambiasso.
Djokovic wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dejan Djokovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cambiasso 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esteban Cambiasso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nosfe Ratu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ribeiro's choice of entrance music: Lo Boy-This Is How I Bang . Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nosfe Ratu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro lands with a nice combination. Ratu backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Ratu misses its intended target.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ratu circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Ribeiro catches Ratu right on the button with a cross.
Ratu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ratu misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Ratu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ratu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ratu throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Ratu throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
Ratu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ratu throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ratu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ratu is just out of range.
Nosfe Ratu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ratu.
Ratu throws a combination that misses
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ratu lands with an uppercut that bounces Ribeiro off the cage and back into rage.
Ribeiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ribeiro, as that shot connected.
Ratu swinging wildly here.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ratu.
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ratu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Ratu moves out of range.
Ribeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Ratu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro with a hook.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Ratu's ribcage but misses.
Ratu lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Ratu coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro catches Ratu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ratu misses with a combination
and Ribeiro counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Ribeiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ratu misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro defending well as Ratu loads up on a big left hand.
Ratu throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribeiro lands a jab.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Ratu swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ratu misses with a combination
and Ribeiro counters with a two punch combo.
Ribeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Ratu ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro scores with a shot to the body.
Ribeiro defending well as Ratu loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ratu misses with a double jab
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Ratu avoids it easily.
Ratu misses with a straight left.
Ribeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ratu ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Ratu moves out of range.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot that snaps Ratu's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut.
Ratu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ratu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ratu is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ratu ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ratu.
Ribeiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ribeiro throws out a powerful jab.
Ribeiro works over Ratu's head and body with a nice combination.
Ratu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ratu misses with a hook to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ratu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Ratu misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Ribeiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ratu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ratu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ratu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ratu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ribeiro in his tracks.
Ratu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ratu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ratu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Ratu.
Ratu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Ratu connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
Ribeiro slips under a jab from Ratu.
Ratu throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Ratu is out of range.
Ratu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribeiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ratu thinking.
Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribeiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ratu in his tracks.
Ribeiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribeiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nosfe Ratu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ratu tries to move into range but Ribeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ratu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Ratu's shoulder, as Ratu tries to avoid the shot.
Ratu misses with a body punch
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ratu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ratu misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ratu.
Ratu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribeiro throws out a powerful jab.
Ribeiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ribeiro throws a good cross that connects.
Ratu throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratu throws a combination that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ratu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws out a powerful jab.
Ratu is rocked!
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ratu throws a combination that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Ratu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ratu.
Ratu seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Ratu misses the target.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ratu.
Ratu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribeiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Ratu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cesar Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro drops Ratu with a beautiful combination! Ratu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ribeiro is looking for the KO!
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ratu has time to react.
Ratu misses with a jab to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ribeiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ratu's head backwards.
Ribeiro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ratu! Ribeiro dives in looking to finish! Ratu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Ribeiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dog Beta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Beta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beta throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beta.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Beta keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beta.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Beta is out of range.
Beta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Beta throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Beta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Beta's head back.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Beta saw that one coming.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beta. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
Beta lands a head kick!
It looks like Mr Gonzalez has been cut.
Beta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beta shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Beta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beta throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
Beta misses with a combination
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez cracks Beta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Beta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Beta keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beta on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez closes the distance and pushes Beta back into the cage.
Gonzalez pushes Beta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonzalez has Beta pressed against the cage.
Beta lands a knee to the head.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beta or not.
Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Beta blocks it.
Gonzalez has Beta pressed against the cage, preventing Beta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzalez is working Beta over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzalez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Beta goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzalez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez with a nice cross.
Beta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beta staying out of range there.
Beta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Beta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mr Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Beta.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Beta is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Beta moves out of range.
Dog Beta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Beta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Beta is having none of it.
Beta misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beta thinking.
Beta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez digs a right hand into Beta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beta's gas tank.
Gonzalez lands a body punch.
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!
Gonzalez controlling the action here for a moment.
Beta working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez has picked Beta up - he's going for a ride! Gonzalez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Beta has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Gonzalez'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.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Mr Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beta takes one to the side of the head.
Beta works the jab nicely.
Beta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Beta avoids nicely.
Beta misses with a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Beta slips a jab from Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beta misses with a double jab
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Beta throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Beta misses the body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beta momentarily.
Beta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Gonzalez as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beta is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beta stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Dog Beta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gonzalez.
Beta pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzalez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gonzalez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Gonzalez as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzalez slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Gonzalez.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonzalez.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Beta tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Beta is controlling the position.
Gonzalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Beta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Beta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Beta's head back.
Beta misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Beta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez punishes Beta's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Beta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beta shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters by clinching up.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Beta. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Beta tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beta prevents it.
Gonzalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dog Beta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Beta won't allow it.
Gonzalez looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Gonzalez.
Beta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Gonzalez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Beta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beta connects with a high kick.
Beta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gonzalez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beta - the referee stops the clock and Gonzalez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beta. Gonzalez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beta connects with a high kick.
Beta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonzalez kicks off Beta and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Beta is having none of it.
Gonzalez jabs at Beta's body.
Beta misses the body punch
and Gonzalez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beta up against the cage.
Beta prevents a body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to work over Beta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beta.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Beta moves out of range.
Gonzalez stuns Beta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beta throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Beta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Mr Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beta was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beta throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Beta misses with a body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Beta misses with a straight right.
Beta digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beta, pushing him back against the cage.
Beta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gonzalez regains guard.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Beta is proving a slippery customer.
Dog Beta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Beta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzalez 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faoa Sunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genetia comes to the cage accompanied by Remain Nameless. Faoa Sunia has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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159 lbs
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158 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
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, Faoa Sunia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunia misses the jab.
Sunia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Genetia swats away the attempt to clinch by Sunia.
Genetia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genetia scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Sunia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Genetia motions for Sunia to come forward. Genetia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sunia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Genetia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sunia somewhat.
Genetia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sunia throws a hook to the side of Genetia's head but Genetia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Genetia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunia. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sunia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sunia throws a body punch but Genetia moves out of range.
Genetia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sunia. That did some damage!
Sunia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sunia is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia connects with a solid leg kick.
Genetia looks to score with a jab to the body but Sunia is just out of range.
Genetia slips a straight right by Sunia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sunia.
Genetia lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Sunia falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joliver Genetia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort has chosen Bate Pesadăo as his entrance music. 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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23
200 lbs
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22
202 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Lockwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belfort tries to clinch up.
Lockwood scores with a one two! Belfort had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lockwood slips under a jab.
Belfort closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Belfort wants to clinch.
Belfort misses the jab.
Lockwood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belfort throws a jab when Lockwood was well out of range.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Lockwood.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockwood tries to land a front kick but Belfort steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belfort works the jab nicely.
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!
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of Lockwood's head but Lockwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.
Lockwood clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Belfort as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Belfort - that landed with a thud.
Lockwood scores a nice knee to the body.
Lockwood lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belfort.
Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lockwood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belfort.
Belfort looking to slow down the pace here.
Lockwood lands a nice uppercut.
Belfort struggles to land a body shot inside as Lockwood controls his hands.
Lockwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belfort tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lockwood wants to clinch.
Lockwood staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a nice hook to Lockwood's body. Lockwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lockwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lockwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belfort sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Belfort looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lockwood counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lockwood throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lockwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lockwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lockwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lockwood throws a push kick but Belfort slaps the foot to one side.
Lockwood throws a head kick that misses.
Lockwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lockwood is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood misses with a body kick.
Lockwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Lockwood throws a looping overhand right but Belfort ducks down to avoid it.
Lockwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belfort.
Lockwood is looking to clinch.
Lockwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lockwood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Lockwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Belfort counters with a nice body shot.
Belfort takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to move into range but Lockwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lockwood has Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Lockwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lockwood lands a right hand.
Belfort working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lockwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belfort.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lockwood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lockwood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belfort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lockwood misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belfort, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Lockwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Belfort's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belfort takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lockwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Lockwood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lockwood has Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
Lockwood breaks the clinch.
Lockwood slips under a jab from Belfort.
Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Lockwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lockwood throws an elbow but misses.
Lockwood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lockwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockwood clinches with his opponent.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Lockwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lockwood lands a good knee to the midsection. Belfort won't want to take too many of those.
Lockwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Vitor Belfort's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lockwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lockwood gets through Belfort's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lockwood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lockwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lockwood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lockwood breaks from the clinch.
Lockwood clinches.
Lockwood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belfort lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lockwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The cut above Vitor Belfort's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lockwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belfort is rocked!
Lockwood landing knees to the head.
Belfort is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockwood finish him?
Lockwood working the clinch nicely. Belfort is working for position but Lockwood cracks him with a big knee to the head! Belfort crumples up against the cage and Lockwood lands two more shots before the ref can save Belfort! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Chad Lockwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyreke Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Big pimpin Jay-Z. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
217 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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21
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyreke Evans!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Tyreke Evans has been cut.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans drops Murphy with a left and a right! Oh, Murphy is hurt - Evans dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Evans is staying tight to Murphy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Evans trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evans trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Evans wants to take a breather but Murphy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Evans.
Evans pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Evans is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Murphy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Murphy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Evans wants to control but Murphy postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans dodges the ground and pound from Murphy.
An elbow from Murphy crashes against the mat.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans moves nicely into side control.
Murphy is not content to let Evans control the position.
Evans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyreke Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Evans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eric Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Murphy throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murphy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to stand but Evans is controlling from the bottom.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Murphy trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murphy's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Evans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murphy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Evans postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Murphy to stand up.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
Tyreke Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Evans's guard.
Evans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Evans's head.
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyreke Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Evans dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
Evans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Evans but great work by Murphy.
Evans is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evans wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Murphy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murphy throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans trying to control the pace.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murphy wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to control but Murphy wriggling away.
Evans controlling from mount.
Eric Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murphy has worked his arm free - good work by Murphy!
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyreke Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyreke Evans!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between CJ Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renata Sobrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
153 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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24
150 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renata Sobrawl!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley with a nice cross.
Sobrawl moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley lands with a right hand.
Sobrawl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riley lands a body shot.
Jab from Riley.
Sobrawl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobrawl somewhat.
Riley throws a head kick that misses.
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riley misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sobrawl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Riley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sobrawl doesn't seem phased though.
Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley clobbers Sobrawl with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riley digs a good hook to Sobrawl's body.
Sobrawl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sobrawl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Riley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobrawl circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobrawl tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sobrawl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking to slow Sobrawl down with leg kicks.
Riley looks to throw the jab but Sobrawl is out of range.
Riley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobrawl at a distance.
Sobrawl misses with an uppercut. Riley saw that one coming.
Sobrawl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sobrawl's head.
Riley jabs at Sobrawl's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley feints and then cracks Sobrawl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sobrawl down.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looks to land a combination. Sobrawl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Riley throws a combination. Sobrawl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sobrawl throws the left hand but Riley avoids the punch easily.
Riley throws out a leg kick but Sobrawl moves out of range and Riley only half commits.
Sobrawl misses the jab.
Riley connects with a right hand. Sobrawl shakes it off.
Riley connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riley, as that shot connected.
Sobrawl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobrawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Riley.
Riley lands a jab to Sobrawl's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riley.
Sobrawl drops his hands momentarily and Riley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sobrawl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Riley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sobrawl has his takedown stuffed
and Riley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sobrawl moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobrawl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riley counters with a body kick that stops Sobrawl in his tracks momentarily.
CJ Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley scoring well with a low kick there.
Riley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sobrawl's sensitive parts.
Sobrawl is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Riley cracks Sobrawl with an open hand slap.
Riley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sobrawl's sensitive parts.
CJ Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobrawl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrawl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riley thumps Sobrawl with a low kick.
Riley throws a shot to the body.
Sobrawl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobrawl moves away.
Riley lands with a shot to the body.
Riley works Sobrawl's body with a nice hook.
Sobrawl with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sobrawl is breathing heavily.
Riley throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sobrawl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riley scores with a hook to the body. Sobrawl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sobrawl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sobrawl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sobrawl might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Riley has got the better of the exchanges.
Sobrawl takes one on the button.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley feints and then cracks Sobrawl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sobrawl down.
Riley lands a slapping body shot.
Sobrawl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riley scores with a nice head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riley.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Riley - just one landing.
Sobrawl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Riley.
Good shot there by Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands with a right hand.
Riley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobrawl.
Riley lands a body shot.
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley scores with a hook to the body. Sobrawl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Riley slams his shin into Sobrawl's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Riley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobrawl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Riley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Riley scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Riley misses its intended target.
Sobrawl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sobrawl misses with a hook to the body
and Riley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riley.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Sobrawl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sobrawl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobrawl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley stuns Sobrawl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riley catches Sobrawl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riley lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riley.
Riley jabs at Sobrawl's body.
Sobrawl is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riley. That's going to slow Sobrawl down.
A cross from Riley lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Riley.
Sobrawl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riley lands with a cross.
Riley misses with an uppercut. Sobrawl saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Riley.
Renata Sobrawl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a one two combo.
Riley throws a head kick that half lands.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Sobrawl slips the punch.
Riley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sobrawl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobrawl drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobrawl throws and elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobrawl's guard. Nice move by Riley!
Sobrawl is looking for a triangle here but Riley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sobrawl is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sobrawl to his feet.
Riley lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobrawl misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Riley. That snapped Sobrawl's head back.
CJ Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley cracks the inside of Sobrawl's front leg.
Riley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobrawl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sobrawl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riley, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Riley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pervo Jokkolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokkolainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smells Like Humppa. Gazer has chosen Psycho Killer as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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268 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pervo Jokkolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Gazer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazer shoots for a takedown but Jokkolainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gazer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokkolainen delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokkolainen misses the target.
Gazer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Gazer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gazer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokkolainen moves away.
Gazer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokkolainen checks a leg kick.
Gazer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokkolainen. Jokkolainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokkolainen lands a really nice looking cross but Gazer seems unphased.
It looks like Peter Gazer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokkolainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gazer is just out of range.
Jokkolainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gazer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokkolainen defends it nicely.
Pervo Jokkolainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Gazer.
Gazer looks gassed!
Jokkolainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokkolainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gazer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jokkolainen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gazer.
Gazer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jokkolainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peter Gazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Jokkolainen does no damage.
Jokkolainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokkolainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Jokkolainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazer walks into a straight right hand from Jokkolainen.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokkolainen.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokkolainen. That snapped Gazer's head back.
Jokkolainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gazer should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Peter Gazer's cut even more.
Jokkolainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokkolainen lands a big right hand that sends Gazer crashing to the mat! Jokkolainen stays standing though and waves Gazer back to his feet!
Gazer is rocked!
Jokkolainen thumps Gazer with a low kick.
Gazer is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokkolainen finish him?
Jokkolainen closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Gazer out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pervo Jokkolainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pizzazz Longez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilmer Zacarias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pizzazz Longez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilmer Zacarias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zacarias takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Gilmer Zacarias has been cut.
Longez misses with a looping left.
Longez misses with a straight right.
Zacarias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zacarias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Longez, pushing him back against the cage.
Zacarias misses with a punch to the body.
Longez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zacarias scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longez. Zacarias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longez throws a nice looking combination but Zacarias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Longez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zacarias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zacarias lands a nice shot that snaps Longez's head back.
Pizzazz Longez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zacarias doesn't seem bothered though.
Zacarias needs to keep his hands up - Longez had a free shot at his head there.
Zacarias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez cracks Zacarias with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Longez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zacarias at a distance.
Longez throws a shot from downtown. Zacarias moves away and avoids it.
Zacarias moves out of range as Longez strikes.
A combination from Longez does no damage.
Longez misses with a hook. Zacarias ducked under it nicely.
Longez throws a big shot that misses.
Longez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longez avoids a kick to the body.
Zacarias ducks under a wild hook from Longez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Longez checks a leg kick.
Longez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longez misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zacarias avoids the body shot from Longez.
Zacarias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longez. Zacarias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zacarias manages to avoid it.
Longez misses the shot to the body.
Longez lands a body shot.
Longez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Longez sizes up Zacarias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Zacarias moves in looking to clinch but Longez pushes him off.
Longez lands a nice shot that snaps Zacarias's head back.
Longez throws the left hand but Zacarias avoids the punch easily.
Longez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zacarias.
Longez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zacarias doesn't manage to clinch there - Longez circles away.
Longez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longez throws out a loose jab but Zacarias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zacarias.
Longez looks to throw the jab but Zacarias is out of range.
Zacarias avoids the head kick by Longez.
Zacarias drops Longez with a beautiful combination! Longez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zacarias is looking for the KO!
Longez is rocked!
It looks like Pizzazz Longez has been cut.
Longez is breathing heavily.
Longez switches off momentarily and Zacarias cracks him with a monster right hand! Longez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Zacarias dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Zacarias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gilmer Zacarias!
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