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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luis inacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). luis inacio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, luis inacio!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a swing at inacio's ribcage but misses.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but inacio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva drops inacio with a right and a left! Silva comes rushing in but inacio regains his composure and manages to keep Silva in guard.
inacio is rocked!
It looks like luis inacio has been cut.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
inacio is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
inacio will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
inacio trying to strike off his back.
inacio seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva postures up.
inacio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
inacio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than inacio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
inacio is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as inacio tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
inacio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling inacio's body position as best he can.
Silva suckers inacio into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Silva is now in inacio's guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
inacio is trying to keep Silva in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now inacio is on top in guard.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and inacio manages to pass to side control.
inacio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
inacio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
inacio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
inacio wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
inacio trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva looks to throw the jab but inacio is out of range.
inacio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva wants to control but inacio postures up.
inacio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
inacio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in inacio's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on luis inacio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva digs a good hook to inacio's body.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva avoids the head kick by inacio.
Silva connects with a nice cross there... inacio is looking wobbly and Silva recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send inacio to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Silva jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Flamenguista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick McRickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRickerson has chosen TUNNEL SNAKES RULE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Flamenguista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick McRickerson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRickerson throws a jab but it's blocked by Flamenguista.
Flamenguista slips under a jab.
Flamenguista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRickerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Flamenguista.
McRickerson stuffs the takedown attempt from Flamenguista. Flamenguista gets slowly back to his feet.
Flamenguista wants to clinch up but McRickerson keeps it at a distance.
Flamenguista ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flamenguista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McRickerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McRickerson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Flamenguista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRickerson misses with a straight left.
Adriano Flamenguista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flamenguista takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRickerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McRickerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Flamenguista tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRickerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenguista tries for a takedown but McRickerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flamenguista defending well as McRickerson loads up on a big left hand.
Flamenguista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McRickerson leaves Flamenguista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flamenguista tries for a takedown but McRickerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flamenguista shoots in and drives through. McRickerson sprawls well.
A jab from McRickerson misses.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McRickerson as he jumps to the side.
McRickerson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRickerson moves out of range of the strikes.
Flamenguista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista closes this distance looking for a takedown but McRickerson circles away.
Flamenguista is breathing heavily.
McRickerson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McRickerson thuds his right hand into Flamenguista's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McRickerson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flamenguista.
Flamenguista misses with a low kick.
McRickerson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from McRickerson misses its intended target.
McRickerson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flamenguista sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRickerson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flamenguista fails to land the takedown.
Good exchange - McRickerson coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McRickerson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McRickerson's corner calls for a 1-2. McRickerson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flamenguista drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flamenguista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as McRickerson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flamenguista doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - McRickerson coming out on top.
McRickerson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McRickerson cracks Flamenguista with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McRickerson cracks Flamenguista with a good jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Flamenguista. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Flamenguista fails with a takedown attempt.
McRickerson throws a series of punches but Flamenguista moves out of range.
McRickerson scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown by Flamenguista or perhaps it was just good defense by McRickerson which made him look bad.
McRickerson misses with a two punch combination.
Flamenguista ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flamenguista closes this distance looking for a takedown but McRickerson circles away.
Flamenguista blocks a jab.
McRickerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Flamenguista.
Flamenguista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McRickerson's waist but McRickerson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flamenguista off to one side.
McRickerson misses with a straight left.
Flamenguista shoots in but no luck this time.
McRickerson misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick McRickerson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McRickerson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flamenguista sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown but McRickerson shows good takedown defense.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown but McRickerson shows good takedown defense.
Flamenguista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McRickerson tries to avoid it but Flamenguista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McRickerson to the ground. McRickerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Flamenguista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRickerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Flamenguista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flamenguista shoots in looking for a takedown. McRickerson tries to sprawl out of it but Flamenguista keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McRickerson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flamenguista is trying hard to land a takedown here. McRickerson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRickerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flamenguista.
Flamenguista shoots in but McRickerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McRickerson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenguista shoots in but McRickerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from McRickerson misses.
McRickerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McRickerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Flamenguista dives in and grabs McRickerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRickerson pushes down on Flamenguista's head and hops out.
Flamenguista fails to land the takedown.
A big left from McRickerson misses.
Flamenguista slips under a jab from McRickerson.
Adriano Flamenguista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McRickerson sprawls well. McRickerson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flamenguista gets slowly back to his feet.
Flamenguista shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McRickerson scores with a decent looking hook.
Flamenguista tries to clinch but McRickerson moves out of range.
McRickerson loads up on a big right hand but Flamenguista slips the punch.
Flamenguista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McRickerson avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from McRickerson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flamenguista.
McRickerson stuffs the takedown attempt from Flamenguista. Flamenguista gets slowly back to his feet.
Flamenguista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flamenguista stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McRickerson cracks Flamenguista with an open hand slap.
McRickerson looks to throw the jab but Flamenguista is out of range.
Flamenguista is trying hard to land a takedown here. McRickerson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flamenguista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McRickerson defends it nicely.
McRickerson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flamenguista looks for a takedown but McRickerson sprawls well.
Flamenguista ducks under a wild hook from McRickerson.
Flamenguista will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McRickerson missing with a left hand there. Flamenguista was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for McRickerson.
McRickerson lands a glancing blow to the side of Flamenguista's head.
A punch combination from McRickerson misses.
McRickerson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flamenguista. Flamenguista circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flamenguista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McRickerson's waist but McRickerson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flamenguista off to one side.
McRickerson misses with a looping left.
Flamenguista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McRickerson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flamenguista tries for a takedown but McRickerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McRickerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McRickerson wants it to stay on the feet.
McRickerson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flamenguista dives in and grabs McRickerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRickerson pushes down on Flamenguista's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick McRickerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from McRickerson misses.
Flamenguista fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flamenguista looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flamenguista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flamenguista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flamenguista is defended easily by McRickerson.
McRickerson throws a jab when Flamenguista was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Flamenguista or perhaps it was just good defense by McRickerson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Flamenguista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamenguista dives in and grabs McRickerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRickerson pushes down on Flamenguista's head and hops out.
McRickerson scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from McRickerson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McRickerson as he avoids it easily.
Flamenguista blocks a jab.
Flamenguista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRickerson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flamenguista shoots in but no luck this time.
McRickerson throws a hook but Flamenguista avoids it easily.
McRickerson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McRickerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McRickerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Flamenguista fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Flamenguista with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRickerson misses with a hook. Flamenguista ducked under it nicely.
Flamenguista moves in looking to clinch but McRickerson pushes him off.
Rick McRickerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McRickerson as he avoids it easily.
Flamenguista looks for a takedown but McRickerson sprawls well.
The fighters circling - McRickerson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McRickerson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flamenguista shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from McRickerson as Flamenguista shoots in.
Flamenguista will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flamenguista shoots for a takedown but McRickerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McRickerson throws a shot from downtown. Flamenguista moves away and avoids it.
McRickerson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McRickerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Flamenguista.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Flamenguista might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McRickerson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flamenguista in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson lands with an uppercut that bounces Flamenguista off the cage and back into rage.
Flamenguista fails with the takedown.
McRickerson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flamenguista's head.
Rick McRickerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flamenguista tries to close the distance and clinch but McRickerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flamenguista is defended easily by McRickerson.
McRickerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flamenguista blocks a jab.
Flamenguista ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRickerson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flamenguista sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McRickerson misses.
Flamenguista fails with a takedown attempt.
Flamenguista shoots in and drives through. McRickerson sprawls well.
Flamenguista shoots in for a takedown but McRickerson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McRickerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flamenguista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flamenguista on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adriano Flamenguista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRickerson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Flamenguista.
Flamenguista looks to land a body kick but McRickerson moved away.
McRickerson loads up on a big right hand but Flamenguista slips the punch.
McRickerson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flamenguista momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick McRickerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McRickerson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick McRickerson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bivard Devie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bivard Devie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devie throws a nice looking combination but Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Devie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Devie misses with a double jab.
Devie misses with a double jab.
Devie misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Devie!
Horrible takedown by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Devie which made him look bad.
Devie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Devie misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Devie does no damage.
A combination from Devie does no damage.
Devie looks gassed!
Devie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Devie tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Devie's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devie wants to get back to full guard.
Costa trying to mount his opponent but Devie defends it.
Devie is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Devie avoid being mounted?
Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Devie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Costa is looking for a kimura but Devie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Costa to get the leverage.
Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Devie trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa throwing shots but Devie is blocking nicely.
Devie trying to control but Costa postures up.
Devie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Costa.
Costa tries to pass to full mount but Devie defends it.
Devie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Costa trying to control the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Devie looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Devie.
Devie is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Devie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Devie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devie tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devie to the ground. Devie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Devie tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Bivard Devie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devie throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Devie swinging wildly here.
Devie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Devie looking for a sweep. Not yet Devie, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Devie is trying to keep Costa in close.
Devie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Devie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Devie controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Devie misses.
Devie doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Devie fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Devie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Costa throws an elbow but Devie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Costa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Devie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Devie can't do much from the bottom here.
Devie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Costa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costa tries for a takedown but Devie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Devie misses.
Devie is breathing heavily.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Devie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Devie swinging wildly here.
Costa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Devie.
Costa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Devie's guard.
Devie wants to sweep but no luck.
Devie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Devie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Devie blocks nicely.
Devie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Costa postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Devie misses with a two punch combination.
Costa 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.
Costa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Devie wants to sweep here but Costa controlling him for the moment.
Devie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Costa cracks Devie with a solid left hand.
Devie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Costa won't allow Devie to sweep him here.
Costa 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.
Devie is trying to keep Costa in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa shoots in and bounces Devie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Devie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devie is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Devie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devie wants to sweep but no luck.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Devie is keeping the position.
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Devie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Devie wants to clinch.
Devie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Costa dominated that second round.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Devie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devie looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Devie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Devie tries to clinch up.
Devie throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Devie misses with a two punch combination.
Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Devie sprawls well. He's pushed Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Devie swinging wildly here.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Devie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Costa working over Devie with some ground and pound. Devie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Costa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa throws some wild stikes that Devie manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Devie tries to lock up and control but Costa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Costa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Costa punching from mount but Devie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Devie tries to reverse the position but Costa maintains control.
Devie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Devie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Costa lands a nice shot to the head.
Costa breaks from Devie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bivard Devie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Devie looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Costa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Devie tries to lock up and control but Costa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Costa content just to control the position here.
Costa throwing strikes here but Devie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Costa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Costa thowing shots but they're missing.
Devie is looking to improve his position but Costa isn't that keen on the idea.
Devie holds on for dear life, controlling Costa's posture momentarily.
William Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devie wants to control but Costa is having none of it.
William Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costa landing strikes from the mount and Devie is in trouble!
Devie wants to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Costa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Devie is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Costa thowing shots but they're missing.
Devie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Costa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Devie because Costa loaded up on that one.
Devie tries to lock up and control but Costa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Devie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Costa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa wants to control the pace but Devie is squirming around nicely.
Costa controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Costa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tank looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anton Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Tank!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov throws a right hand that Tank ducks under and follows up with a left that Tank also avoids with ease.
Tank misses with a hook. Semenov ducked under it nicely.
Semenov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mike Tank has been cut.
Tank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Semenov sprawls well. Semenov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tank gets slowly back to his feet.
Tank looks gassed!
Semenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semenov throws a right and a left that Tank avoids nicely.
Tank has a takedown stuffed.
Semenov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Semenov does no damage.
Tank shoots in for a takedown but Semenov shows good takedown defense.
Anton Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tank.
Semenov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenov lands a slapping body shot.
Semenov drops Tank with a beautiful combination! Tank stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Semenov is looking for the KO!
Tank is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Semenov.
Tank is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenov finish him?
Semenov fails to land with a series of punches.
Semenov connects with a superb combination that knocks Tank out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Semenov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Tank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anton Semenov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RaFilsQ Soha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RaFilsQ Soha!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soha closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mayweather misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soha shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayweather tries to sprawl out of it but Soha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayweather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soha fails with the takedown.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayweather thuds a left hand into Soha's body.
Mayweather lands an overhand right.
Soha throws a solid leg kick but Mayweather takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mayweather tries to kick Soha off but Soha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Soha seems content to control.
Mayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mayweather has hold of Soha's hands but Soha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soha in particular looking to stall.
Soha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayweather's head.
Soha not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soha wants to stand up but Mayweather has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Soha slips a nice elbow through Mayweather's hands, connecting with Mayweather's forehead.
Still in half guard, Soha seems content to control.
Soha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soha in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to stand up here but Soha is controlling him well.
Soha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
I looks like Soha might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, RaFilsQ Soha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Soha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayweather but Mayweather pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaFilsQ Soha.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Soha avoids them all with ease.
Soha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayweather pinned against the cage. Mayweather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Soha.
Soha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayweather checks a low kick from Soha.
Mayweather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayweather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RaFilsQ Soha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mayweather tests Soha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soha counters with a shoot takedown. Mayweather fights it but they end up in guard.
Soha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soha lands a couple of elbows.
Soha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soha stands up and beckons Mayweather to his feet.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soha lands an overhand right.
Soha lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Soha wants to stand but Mayweather is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Soha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soha passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Soha seems content to control.
Mayweather tries to kick Soha off but Soha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Soha passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mayweather is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soha with shots to the head and body - Mayweather looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mayweather wants to try and get back to his feet.
Soha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mayweather really wants to buck Soha off and get back to his feet.
Soha controlling his opponent.
Soha with shots to the head and body - Mayweather looks very uncomfortable down there.
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.
Soha controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RaFilsQ Soha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Soha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soha shoots in but no luck this time.
Soha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayweather's waist but Mayweather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soha off to one side.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Soha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Soha 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.
Mayweather pushes Soha off and scrambles back to his feet.
Soha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayweather moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soha tries to bum rush Mayweather with a series of wild strikes but Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soha throws a right hand that Mayweather ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayweather also avoids with ease.
Soha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soha fails with a takedown attempt.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaFilsQ Soha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Soha.
Mayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soha counters with a takedown into side control.
Mayweather throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayweather's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mayweather duly obliges.
Soha feints and as Mayweather raises his hands in defense, Soha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soha wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
Soha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soha prevents Mayweather from getting back to his feet.
Soha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soha stops Mayweather from standing up.
Soha wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Soha passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Soha drops an elbow to the side of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather looking for submissions off his back.
Soha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mayweather tries to kick Soha off but Soha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soha controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Soha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mayweather tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mayweather is trying to stand.
Mayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soha scores with a couple of nice shots.
RaFilsQ Soha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soha is taking a breather. Mayweather says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
RaFilsQ Soha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soha 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RaFilsQ Soha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and adriano beto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). beto has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j4oXUTkn7s as his entrance music. Bobby TupperII could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to adriano beto's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, adriano beto!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
beto needs to keep his hands up - TupperII had a free shot at his head there.
beto shoots in for a double leg but TupperII sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TupperII stalks beto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into beto's face. beto staggers backwards, shaken.
beto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
TupperII circles away from the clinch attempt.
TupperII rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but beto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
TupperII pushes beto up against the cage in a clinch.
beto drops down looking for an ankle pick but TupperII pulls his leg out and moves away.
beto fails in his attempt to clinch.
TupperII will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by beto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
beto tries for a kimura but TupperII is defending well.
beto looks gassed!
TupperII is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
beto misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII struggling a bit here.
TupperII sneaks back into half guard.
TupperII is trying to stand back up but beto is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
beto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than beto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
TupperII bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
TupperII decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
beto wants to clinch but TupperII slips to the side
and TupperII counters with a two punch combo.
TupperII tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
beto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from TupperII.
TupperII tries for a takedown but beto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
TupperII throws a front kick that sends beto stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TupperII throws a series of strikes that have beto backpedaling.
TupperII is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in beto's half guard.
beto looking for submissions off his back.
TupperII prevents beto from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
beto is trying to control but can't.
beto is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperII.
beto works his way to full guard. Good work.
TupperII would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
beto trying to keep a closed guard but TupperII is proving a slippery customer.
TupperII wants to stand but beto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
TupperII swats away the attempt to clinch by beto.
TupperII misses with a two punch combination.
TupperII misses with a few strikes there.
beto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and TupperII makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. beto really felt that one!
beto shoots for a takedown but TupperII saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bobby TupperII has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of adriano beto.
TupperII shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. TupperII showed some decent athleticism there.
beto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
beto regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperII dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
beto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
beto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and TupperII counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in beto's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
beto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead TupperII passes into side control.
TupperII stands up and beckons beto to his feet.
Bobby TupperII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TupperII ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
TupperII misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
TupperII tries to clinch but beto moves away
and beto counters with a nice double leg into side control. TupperII won't be happy with that.
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!
beto wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TupperII trying to control but beto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if beto gets his way!
beto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
beto is looking to control TupperII but TupperII is wriggling around and keeping busy.
TupperII showing good submission defense here.
beto is not going to allow TupperII to sit and survive in this position.
beto controlling well, preventing TupperII from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
beto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TupperII doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time beto.
TupperII tries to get to full guard but beto has control of the leg.
beto seems to be working for a kimura but TupperII defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but beto manages to pass to mount!
TupperII flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
TupperII is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
TupperII is working to get back to half guard.
beto working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. TupperII turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips beto off and cradles TupperII's limp body as beto celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). adriano beto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes into the arena with Megadeth-Trust blaring out of the sound system. Alves has chosen Carl Orff - Carmina Burana - André Rieu's version as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27
196 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
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, Joao Alves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the cage.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch but Alves keeps him there for the moment.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramirez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Alves manages to get underhooks.
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.
Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
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.
Ramirez pulls Alves in close to his closed guard and prevents Alves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Alves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramirez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves's hands.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez moves out of range of the leg kick from Alves.
Ramirez cracks Alves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez works over Alves's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Joao Alves has been cut.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramirez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alves ducks right into an uppercut from Ramirez.
Alves is rocked!
Ramirez throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Alves wants to clinch.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Alves back into the cage.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
Ramirez swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Ramirez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez misses with a takedown
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Ramirez fights it but they end up in guard.
Ramirez controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramirez is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramirez has his hands clasped together around Alves's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Alves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a jab-cross combination.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramirez won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez is not content to let Alves control the position.
Ramirez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alves is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramirez is trying to buck Alves off.
Alves working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping his opponent close.
Ramirez wants to control but Alves postures up.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alves clinches with his opponent.
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Ramirez.
Alves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Ramirez misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joao Alves!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Mantiega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mantiega's choice of entrance music: Gimme Shelter. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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260 lbs
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25
265 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Motta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Mantiega!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantiega moves out of range as Motta strikes.
Mantiega tries for a takedown but Motta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Motta blocks a low kick nicely.
Motta jabs Mantiega right on the nose. Mantiega blinks but takes it well.
Motta connects with the punch.
A big right from Motta misses.
Motta sizes up Mantiega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Motta tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Mantiega!
Motta is breathing heavily.
Mantiega misses with the combination.
Mantiega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mantiega cracks Motta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mantiega has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Motta to stand back up!
Motta is rocked!
It looks like Ed Motta has been cut.
Motta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Motta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mantiega looks to land a combination but Motta avoids it well.
Motta seems to have got his legs back now.
Motta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantiega lands a big right hand that sends Motta crashing to the mat! Mantiega stays standing though and waves Motta back to his feet!
Crack! A monster head kick from Mantiega and Motta falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Mantiega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pedro Mantiega!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgsen comes to the cage accompanied by O Fortuna. Kaka has chosen Pjanoo by Eric Prydaz as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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212 lbs
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203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Arne Georgsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Kaka!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgsen blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Georgsen tries to clinch up.
Kaka darts in and clinches Georgsen up against the cage.
Kaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Georgsen's efforts to push away.
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Georgsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaka has double underhooks.
Georgsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaka won't allow it.
Georgsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaka backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaka.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaka obliges.
Georgsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaka with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hans Arne Georgsen has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Georgsen.
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Georgsen is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Georgsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Georgsen does no damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaka. Georgsen shrugs it off though.
Kaka clinches with his opponent.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Kaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaka crunches a lovely knee into Georgsen's ribcage.
Kaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Georgsen is blocking nicely.
Kaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Georgsen is trying to break the clinch but Kaka is controlling him.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Georgsen blocks it with crossed arms.
Georgsen throws a head punch that misses.
Kaka landing knees to the head.
Kaka lands a knee to the body.
Kaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Georgsen is rocked!
Kaka landing knees to the head.
Oh Georgsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaka working Georgsen over with knees to the body.
Kaka with a knee to the head.
Kaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Georgsen won't want to take too many of those.
Kaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Georgsen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
Kaka crunches a lovely knee into Georgsen's ribcage.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
Kaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Georgsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Georgsen's face.
Georgsen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaka landing knees to the head.
Kaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but Georgsen blocks with his arms.
Georgsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Georgsen blocks it.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Georgsen avoids it.
Georgsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaka has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgsen working hard to break the clinch.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Georgsen blocks it.
Kaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Georgsen won't want to take too many of those.
Georgsen breaks the clinch.
Kaka throws a head kick that Georgsen semi-blocks.
Georgsen avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Kaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georgsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Georgsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaka has him pressed against the cage.
Kaka missing with knees to the body.
Kaka lands a knee to the body.
Georgsen breaks the clinch.
Kaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Georgsen.
Georgsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Georgsen tries to clinch up
and Kaka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Georgsen misses with a double jab.
Georgsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaka circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Kaka lands but Georgsen takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka tries to clinch but Georgsen moves out of range.
Georgsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Georgsen avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Georgsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Georgsen with a hook.
Georgsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaka. That's going to slow Georgsen down.
Kaka slips a straight right by Georgsen.
Georgsen tries to clinch but Kaka moves away
and Kaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Georgsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Georgsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kaka wants to clinch.
Georgsen throws a chopping leg kick but Kaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Georgsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgsen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kaka.
Kaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Georgsen, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kaka.
Georgsen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Georgsen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
Kaka landing knees to the head.
Kaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Georgsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaka.
Kaka connects with a knee to the head.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
Kaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Georgsen won't want to take too many of those.
Georgsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Kaka connects with a knee to the head.
Kaka lands a knee to the body.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Georgsen takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Kaka.
Georgsen can't break the clinch.
Georgsen can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Kaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Arne Georgsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Georgsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaka throws a head kick that Georgsen semi-blocks.
Georgsen works over Kaka's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Kaka.
Kaka rushes Georgsen and presses him up against the cage.
Georgsen wants to break free but Kaka has control.
Kaka scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Ricardo Kaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
Kaka with a knee to the head.
Kaka crunches a lovely knee into Georgsen's ribcage.
Kaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Georgsen tries to break the clinch but Kaka is controlling the position.
Georgsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Kaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Georgsen's face.
Georgsen working hard to break the clinch.
Kaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Georgsen won't want to take too many of those.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.
Kaka lands a knee to the body.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgsen is trying to force a seperation but Kaka has the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Georgsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaka has him pressed against the cage.
Kaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Georgsen's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Georgsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Georgsen managing to block the knees to the body from Kaka.
Georgsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Georgsen manages to break the clinch.
Georgsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaka throws a leg kick which misses Georgsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Georgsen tries to avoid it.
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Georgsen throws a lazy right hand but Kaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Kaka.
Kaka landing knees to the head.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Kaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka landing knees to the head.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Georgsen is defending well for now.
Georgsen has had enough of the clinch but Kaka keeps him there for the moment.
Georgsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaka obliges.
Kaka has Georgsen pressed against the cage, preventing Georgsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Georgsen is trying to force a seperation but Kaka has the dominant position.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Georgsen.
Georgsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Georgsen won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Georgsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Georgsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Georgsen is defending well for now.
Georgsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaka has him pressed against the cage.
Georgsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaka landing knees to the body.
Georgsen breaks the clinch.
Kaka lands a head kick!
Kaka pushes Georgsen away with a front kick.
Hans Arne Georgsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georgsen looks to land a combination but Kaka avoids it well.
Georgsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaka.
Georgsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Georgsen misses with a shot to the body
and Kaka counters with a big head kick but Georgsen shrugs it off.
Kaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from Georgsen misses.
Kaka lands a head kick. Georgsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaka.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaka.
Kaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ricardo Kaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaka cracks the inside of Georgsen's front leg.
Kaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Georgsen's head.
Kaka throws a head kick that Georgsen semi-blocks.
Kaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Georgsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka defending well as Georgsen loads up on a big left hand.
Georgsen moves in looking to clinch but Kaka pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georgsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Georgsen misses with a two punch combination.
Georgsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Georgsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaka rushes Georgsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaka obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Georgsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.
Kaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Kaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Georgsen's face.
Kaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Georgsen takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Georgsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Kaka.
A shot to de liver by Georgsen. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Kaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Arne Georgsen'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. And we move into the final round!
Georgsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kaka tries to clinch there but Georgsen circles away.
Georgsen looks to throw the jab but Kaka is out of range.
Georgsen avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Georgsen throws an overhand right that lands on Kaka's shoulder, as Kaka tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Georgsen.
Kaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Georgsen tries to bum rush Kaka with a series of wild strikes but Kaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Georgsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Georgsen throws a right and a left that Kaka avoids nicely.
Kaka thows a body kick. Georgsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kaka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Georgsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaka lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Georgsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Georgsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Georgsen misses with an uppercut. Kaka saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kaka gets a clinch.
Georgsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Kaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Georgsen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Georgsen working hard to break the clinch.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Kaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Georgsen.
Kaka crunches a lovely knee into Georgsen's ribcage.
Georgsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Georgsen blocks it.
Kaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Georgsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaka with a knee to the head.
Georgsen has had enough of the clinch but Kaka keeps him there for the moment.
Georgsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaka won't allow it.
Georgsen tries to break the clinch but Kaka is controlling the position.
Kaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Georgsen is trying to break free.
Georgsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Georgsen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.
Georgsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaka has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Georgsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.
Kaka landing knees to the body.
Georgsen working hard to break the clinch.
Georgsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaka is keeping busy.
Georgsen pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kaka working Georgsen over with knees to the body.
Georgsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaka crunches a lovely knee into Georgsen's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaka.
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaka landing knees to the head.
Georgsen avoiding damage as Kaka throws knees to the body.
Georgsen is trying to break free.
Kaka trying to land knees to the body.
Georgsen is trying to break the clinch but Kaka is controlling him.
Kaka prevents Georgsen from breaking the clinch.
Kaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Georgsen's efforts to push away.
Kaka keeps control of Georgsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Georgsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaka.
Georgsen misses with an uppercut. Kaka saw that one coming.
Kaka scores with a push kick.
Kaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaka.
Georgsen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Kaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Georgsen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Georgsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaka with a knee to the head.
Georgsen is trying to force a seperation but Kaka has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Kaka.
Georgsen is trying to break the clinch but Kaka is controlling him.
Kaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Georgsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Georgsen is trying to break the clinch but Kaka has him pressed against the cage.
Kaka crunches a lovely knee into Georgsen's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaka won't allow it.
Kaka landing knees to the head.
Kaka trying to land knees to the body.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Georgsen is blocking nicely.
Hans Arne Georgsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Georgsen working hard to break the clinch.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.
Georgsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Georgsen is defending well for now.
Kaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Georgsen's efforts to push away.
Georgsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Georgsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hans Arne Georgsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Georgsen forces Kaka back against the cage and clinches.
Kaka keeps control of Georgsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Georgsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Georgsen breaks the clinch.
Georgsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ricardo Kaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Georgsen moves out of range easily.
Georgsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Kaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Kaka!
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