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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Armani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Armani!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Armani on that attempt.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nelson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Armani is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nelson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Armani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armani gets back to half guard.
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Armani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Armani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Nelson won't allow Armani to sweep him here.
Nelson stops Armani from standing up.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Armani for as long as he can get away with.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Armani keeps moving.
Nelson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Armani is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Don Nelson.
Armani shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown. Armani fights it but they end up in guard.
Armani looks gassed!
Nelson wants to control from the top but Armani keeps moving.
Armani trying to control the position.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Armani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Armani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Nelson 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.
Armani gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nelson trying to control but Armani is working from the bottom.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nelson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armani wants to hit a switch here but Nelson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Armani there!
The referee warns Armani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armani is looking to escape.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson has hold of Armani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Armani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nelson avoids the attempt from Armani to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Armani because Nelson loaded up on that one.
Armani blocking the ground and pound.
Armani wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nelson.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Armani has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nelson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Armani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armani is looking to escape.
Nelson is really struggling to control Armani but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Don Nelson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armani.
Nelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nelson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson works on Armani's body with a couple of short punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Nelson dominated that second round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Armani. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Armani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Don Nelson has been cut.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Nelson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armani is trying to break free.
Armani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armani being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armani managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Armani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Nelson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armani is trying to drag Nelson to the mat but Nelson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson works on Armani's body with a couple of short punches.
Armani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson dives in and grabs Armani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armani pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Armani is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Don Nelson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Armani is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Nelson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe d (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for David Becker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, joe d!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker misses with a hook.
d uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Becker.
Becker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becker tries to bum rush d with a series of wild strikes but d uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Becker throws a right hand that d ducks under and follows up with a left that d also avoids with ease.
d shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. d showed some decent athleticism there.
d is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
d jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Becker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Becker and d has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker stops d from passing to mount.
d is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
d is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Becker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
d tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no d has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
d tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
d trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
d tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
d swings around for an armbar but Becker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into d's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
joe d dominated that round.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Becker throws a right and a left that d avoids nicely.
Becker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but d circles away quickly and effectively.
d 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.
Becker wants to stand up but d is controlling him.
d is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Becker being controlled here, momentarily.
d thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as d accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from d.
d throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Becker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
d postures up in Becker's guard and throws a big left but Becker blocks it.
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.
d drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and d jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
David Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from d.
Becker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract d.
d misses with a takedown attempt - Becker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Becker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
d tries for a takedown but Becker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of joe d.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker looks to land a right hand but d moved out of range.
d shoots for a takedown but Becker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
d shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
d throwing strikes but missing.
d trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for d on the ground.
d advances position into side control!
Becker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
d trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
joe d showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
d shoots in but no luck this time.
d bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
d misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
d throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Becker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
d with the ground and pound but Becker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
d postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
d drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and d jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
d pushing down on Becker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
d is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Becker has managed to free his arm - good work.
d is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker is trying to stand back up but d is controlling him
joe d is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
d controlling the pace.
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.
d is looking for submissions but instead, Becker has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
d sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
joe d comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got d 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... joe d!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between aa aa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faded Faded (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for aa aa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, aa aa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faded Faded!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faded misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Faded as aa shoots in.
Faded throws a wild body kick that aa sees coming a mile off.
Faded closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. aa did well to prevent Faded getting side control.
Faded seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but aa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faded is looking for a kimura here.
Faded is taking a breather. aa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. aa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faded trying to control but aa is working from the bottom.
Faded is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Faded trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faded won't allow aa to get back to his feet.
Faded sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Faded Faded.
aa swings for the body but Faded moves out of range.
Faded displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as aa throws out the jab.
Faded throws a series of punches but aa moves out of range.
aa misses with a double jab.
aa shoots and misses
and Faded counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faded.
Faded slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faded is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Faded is trying to get an arm triangle but aa is defending well.
aa is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faded stands up and beckons aa to his feet.
Faded scores with a takedown into aa's guard.
aa wants to stand and escape but Faded is having none of it.
aa is breathing heavily.
Faded trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faded pushing down on aa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Faded is just content to waste time from the top position. aa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Faded trying to control the position from guard on top but aa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Faded Faded dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
aa misses with a takedown
and Faded counters with a big head kick but aa shrugs it off.
Faded shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Faded was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Faded trying to control but he's not successful this time.
aa is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Faded swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and aa is now in Faded's guard. A big mistake from Faded there, giving up the dominant position!
Faded throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Faded is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aa preventing the sweep.
aa wants to stand but Faded is controlling his posture from full guard.
Faded looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faded is trying to control the position but aa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
aa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Faded is trying hard to land a takedown here. aa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faded will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
aa wants to clinch but Faded slips to the side
and Faded counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for aa!
Faded trying to control but he's not successful this time.
aa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Faded is trying to control the action in half guard but aa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Faded is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
aa is trying to stand.
aa is staying active underneath Faded, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
aa pushes Faded off looking to stand but Faded dives back in and keeps control.
Faded wants to pass the guard but aa is defending well.
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.
Faded trying to advance position but aa counters by regaining guard.
aa wants to stand but Faded is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faded misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
aa aa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faded Faded.
aa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Faded counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. aa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
aa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Faded counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faded.
Faded trying to control but aa is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Faded Faded showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
aa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faded counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Faded looking to pass the guard.
Faded trying to control the position from guard on top but aa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faded stands up from guard. Let's bang!
aa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faded.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faded throws a wild body kick that aa sees coming a mile off.
aa tries to clinch up but Faded circles away and keeps his distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Faded.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Faded wants to take a breather but aa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Faded.
Faded wants to control from the top but aa keeps moving.
aa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faded is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Faded trying to control but aa is working from the bottom.
Faded slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Faded decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aa tries to clinch but Faded is having none of it.
Faded shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with aa but aa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
aa fails with a takedown attempt.
aa tries for a takedown but Faded circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aa aa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faded shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches aa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
aa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Faded working the ground and pound but aa is defending the strikes.
Faded decides to stand back up. Faded steps back and let's aa get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aa fails with the takedown
and Faded counters with a nice kick to the body.
Faded shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faded showed some decent athleticism there.
Faded trying to mount his opponent but aa defends it.
Faded performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Faded Faded is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faded is thwarting aa's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faded Faded comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faded 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faded Faded!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between willan david (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, willan david!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enrique Morales!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from david.
willan david seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
david tries a head kick but it misses.
david scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
david misses with a wild body shot.
Morales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from david.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
david tries to clinch up.
david misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. david did well to prevent Morales getting side control.
Morales is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! david is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enrique Morales!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Gaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaia has chosen Manowar- Battle Hymn as his entrance music. Gregory Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Gaia!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Gaia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Black trying to advance position but Gaia counters by regaining guard.
Gaia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaia has wrist control.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaia's head.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black stops Gaia from standing up.
Black lands a couple of digs.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaia is on top in guard.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaia on the ground.
Gaia looks gassed!
Black is working an open guard so Gaia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaia with a poor takedown
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaia's guard.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Gaia.
Black postures up in Gaia's guard and throws a big left but Gaia blocks it.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaia's head.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gaia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Gaia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gaia off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gaia misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Gaia didn't expect that.
Gregory Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Gaia.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Gaia's brow.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black stands up over Gaia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gaia has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaia has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Gaia has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Gaia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gaia goes for an armbar but Black turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Black.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black cracks Gaia with a solid left hand.
Gaia trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black distracts Gaia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gaia has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Gaia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black wants to stand up but Gaia is controlling him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gaia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black lands a nice forearm strike.
Black landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gaia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gregory Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gaia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gaia is trying to stand.
Gaia taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Gaia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gaia is rocked!
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Gaia is looking to improve his position.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Gaia is looking to improve his position.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gaia tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black working Gaia over with strikes.
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaia is trying to get back to full guard.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gaia tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Black there.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Gaia has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gaia tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Gaia tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black slips a nice elbow through Gaia's hands, connecting with Gaia's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaia gets back to full guard.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaia can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaia wants to sweep but no luck.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black stops Gaia from standing up.
Black passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
Black slips a nice elbow through Gaia's hands, connecting with Gaia's forehead.
Gaia moves into full guard.
Gaia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black works over Gaia with some ground and pound from guard.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Gaia looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black is in close to Gaia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Black dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gaia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black works over Gaia with some ground and pound from guard.
Black postures up in Gaia's guard and throws a big left but Gaia blocks it.
Black cracks Gaia with a solid left hand.
Gaia wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Black thows a big elbow that misses.
Black is in close to Gaia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gaia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaia.
Gaia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Gaia eventually gives up the hold.
Gaia is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gaia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaia is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black is trying to stand back up but Gaia is controlling him
Gaia wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gaia has his takedown stuffed
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Gaia didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaia has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black distracts Gaia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gaia has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Gaia is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black stands up over Gaia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaia trying to control the position.
Black stands up over Gaia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robin Gaia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaia seems to have recovered his senses.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Gaia's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Arona is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Arona against the cage.
Arona tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Arona tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Arona is trying to break free.
Arona prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arona wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Arona has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Arona is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Arona has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Arona tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arona.
Arona has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arona has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arona's efforts to push away.
Arona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of Arona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Ricardo Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Arona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arona can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Arona looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Arona keeps moving.
Arona wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Arona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Arona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arona is trying to get back to his feet.
Arona knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Arona managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Arona denies him.
Gracie trying to control the action but Arona is working from the bottom.
Arona is trying to buck Gracie off.
Arona tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona blocking the ground and pound.
Arona is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Arona wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gracie wants to take Arona's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arona is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but Arona is having none of it.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Arona is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Arona is blocking nicely.
Arona's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Arona is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Arona is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arona is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arona tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie has control of Arona's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Arona regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Arona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arona pinned against the cage. Arona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arona misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona connects with a nice looking jab.
Arona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arona scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Don Gracie has been cut.
Arona scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Arona keeps it at a distance.
Arona closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie rushes Arona and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie keeps control of Arona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie has Arona pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arona manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ricardo Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gracie.
Arona wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arona's efforts to push away.
Arona has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Arona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arona wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arona gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Arona is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Gracie has Arona pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arona manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Arona is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Arona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arona working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie wants the takedown. Arona is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Arona's guard against the cage.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Arona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arona wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Arona keeps moving.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie prevents Arona from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arona swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Arona cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arona avoids it really well and circles away.
Arona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Arona circles away.
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.
Arona stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arona throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Arona. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Arona throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Arona.
Arona misses with a two punch combination.
Arona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Arona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Arona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Arona swinging wildly here.
Arona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arona.
Arona misses with a double jab.
Arona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arona lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Arona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Arona circles away.
Arona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arona swinging wildly here.
Ricardo Arona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arona scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arona misses with a wild combination.
Arona misses with a series of wild punches.
Arona scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arona misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Arona misses.
Gracie throws a body punch but Arona moves out of range.
Arona scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Arona.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arona sprawls well. Arona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ricardo Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gracie.
Arona throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Arona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arona tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arona!
Arona throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Arona misses with a series of wild punches.
Arona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arona is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Arona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arona wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Arona stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie clinches up with Arona and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arona wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Arona to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arona would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arona stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arona's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arona is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Arona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arona wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gracie manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Arona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Arona!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski has chosen Burning Down the House as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Mir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Palowakski's chin.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir scores a takedown into full mount!
Palowakski is in a horrible position here. Mir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Palowakski is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palowakski prevents Mir from taking his back.
Mir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Palowakski is looking to escape.
Mir looking for a guillotine from mount but Palowakski is having none of it.
Palowakski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palowakski regains half guard.
Palowakski is looking to improve his position.
Palowakski gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Mir with a nice head shot there.
Palowakski keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
Palowakski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Palowakski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mir wants to sweep but no luck.
Palowakski throws and elbow that misses. Mir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palowakski's guard. Nice move by Mir!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mir stopping the sweep attempt from Palowakski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palowakski keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Mir trying to control but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
Palowakski wants to stand but Mir is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palowakski tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
Mir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palowakski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Mir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palowakski looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir scores a takedown into full mount!
Palowakski is squirming around, avoiding Mir's attempts to control the action.
Mir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mir breaks from Palowakski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Palowakski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Palowakski trying to control the action but Mir just sinks the hooks in.
Mir is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Palowakski rolls, trying to escape but Mir keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski breaks Mir's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Palowakski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palowakski stopping the sweep attempt from Mir.
Palowakski thows a big elbow that misses.
Mir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Palowakski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palowakski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Palowakski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch but Mir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palowakski is looking to clinch but Mir is avoiding it.
Palowakski tries to clinch but Mir is having none of it.
Mir lunges at Palowakski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palowakski's hand.
Mir lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Palowakski is looking to close the distance but Mir sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Palowakski crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Palowakski is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Frank Mir!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Warrior might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Korn-Freak on a leash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato takes a swing at Warrior's ribcage but misses.
Pato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warrior fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Pato.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Warrior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Warrior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pato holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Warrior tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pato is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pato in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Warrior tries to control but Pato wriggling away.
Pato wants to try and get back to his feet.
Warrior breaks from Pato's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warrior tries to control but Pato wriggling away.
Warrior thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Warrior lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Warrior throwing strikes here but Pato is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Warrior punishing his opponent with strikes.
Warrior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warrior controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pato squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior looking to finish with strikes here!
Warrior 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.
Warrior lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Warrior tries to control but Pato wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warrior content just to control the position here.
Pato is squirming around, avoiding Warrior's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pato blocking the ground and pound.
You get the feeling that Pato really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pato manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Warrior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pato defending well though.
Pato wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Warrior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pato is fending him off so far but Warrior persists. Nope, Pato circles away and we're back to standing.
Warrior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pato tries to clinch up but Warrior circles away and keeps his distance.
Warrior fails to land the takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warrior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warrior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warrior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pato wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Warrior.
Pato thuds his shin into the meat of Warrior's side.
Pato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Ultimate Warrior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pato tries to buck Warrior off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Warrior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato wants to try and get back to his feet.
Warrior controlling the position easily from mount.
Warrior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Warrior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Pato is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Warrior goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Pato turns into him and now he's in Warrior's guard.
Pato wanted to stand there but Warrior had control of the position.
Pato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato trying to stand up but can't free himself from Warrior's guard.
Pato gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pato moves into range and clinches up with Warrior.
Pato is pushing Warrior up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Warrior prevents Pato from breaking the clinch.
Pato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warrior fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pato is looking to clinch but Warrior is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pato lands with a slapping head kick.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pato as he jumps to the side.
Warrior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pato avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warrior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pato defends it nicely.
Pato clinches with his opponent.
Pato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alex Pato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warrior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warrior misses with a few strikes there.
Pato throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Warrior takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ultimate Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Warrior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pato is looking to clinch.
Warrior misses with a two punch combination.
Pato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warrior. That did some damage!
Pato lands with a nice body kick.
Pato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warrior doesn't seem bothered though.
Pato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warrior misses with a few strikes there.
Pato closes the distance and pushes Warrior back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Pato - that landed with a thud.
Pato digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank.
Pato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pato has Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pato.
A punch combination from Warrior misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warrior.
Pato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pato closes the distance and pushes Warrior back into the cage.
Warrior tries to circle away but Pato has him pinned against the cage.
Pato cracks Warrior with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pato.
A knee to the head by Pato.
Pato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pato unloads a knee to the mid-section. Warrior lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pato lands with an uppercut that bounces Warrior off the cage and back into rage.
Warrior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pato duly obliges.
Pato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Warrior is rocked!
Pato has closed the distance and engaged Warrior in a clinch.
Oh Warrior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pato just leaning against Warrior, taking a breather.
A short left from Pato.
Pato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pato lands with a right and another and another! Warrior is in big trouble! Pato lands again and this time it's lights out for Warrior! A quality knockout there for Pato.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Pato!
Alex Pato is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junius E Sneed IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bukk wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junius E Sneed IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, bukk wild!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wild misses with a wild combination.
Sneed IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from wild.
wild blocks a jab.
Sneed IV throws a body punch but wild moves out of range.
Sneed IV misses with a looping left.
Sneed IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
wild avoids the body shot from Sneed IV.
A slow jab from Sneed IV misses its intended target.
wild avoids the body shot from Sneed IV.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sneed IV lands with a good body shot.
Sneed IV misses the shot to the body.
Junius E Sneed IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Sneed IV misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Sneed IV misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneed IV misses the shot to the body.
Sneed IV lands a really nice looking cross but wild seems unphased.
Sneed IV is really struggling to find his range with his punches. wild's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
wild moves out of range as Sneed IV strikes.
Sneed IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wild manages to avoid it.
wild throws a right and a left that Sneed IV avoids nicely.
wild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sneed IV misses the shot to the body.
wild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sneed IV thows a body shot but no joy.
Sneed IV looks to score with a jab to the body but wild is just out of range.
Sneed IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wild manages to avoid it.
Sneed IV scores with a nice strike.
wild slips a jab from Sneed IV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV looks to score with a jab to the body but wild is just out of range.
Sneed IV throws a left and a right that both miss
letting wild counter with a right hand.
wild ducks under a wild hook from Sneed IV.
Sneed IV misses with a telegraphed body shot
and wild counters with a one-two to the body.
Sneed IV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from wild.
Sneed IV throws a combination that misses
and wild counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sneed IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneed IV swings for the body but wild moves out of range.
wild lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice defenses there by wild.
wild moves out of range of the strikes.
Sneed IV shoots for a double leg takedown but wild sprawls well. He's pushed Sneed IV's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sneed IV misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV looks to land a combination but wild avoids it well.
Sneed IV throws a predictable looking body shot
and wild counters with a left and a right that stings Sneed IV.
Sneed IV falls off balance throwing a combination
and wild counters with a two punch combo.
wild staying out of range there.
Sneed IV throws a combination that misses
and wild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sneed IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sneed IV misses the target.
Sneed IV misses the body punch
and wild counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sneed IV misses with a shot to the body
and wild counters with a one-two to the body.
Sneed IV throws a lazy right hand but wild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sneed IV misses with a shot to the body
and wild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wild throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sneed IV counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sneed IV throws a hook but wild avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from wild.
Sneed IV misses the body punch
and wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
wild is working the combinations to good effect here.
wild blocks a jab.
Sneed IV connects with a good right hand that stumbles wild. wild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
wild slips under a jab from Sneed IV.
A shot to the body from Sneed IV misses
and wild counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sneed IV throws a jab but it's blocked by wild.
Sneed IV misses with a body punch
and wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from wild. Sneed IV does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
bukk wild dominated that round.
That's time! Sneed IV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sneed IV misses with a body shot
and wild counters with a three punch combo that has Sneed IV backing up. Sneed IV nods at wild to acknowledge the strikes.
bukk wild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sneed IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wild manages to avoid it.
Sneed IV swings and misses with a shot to the body
and wild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sneed IV lands a nice shot to the body.
Sneed IV throws a jab when wild was well out of range.
wild takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sneed IV misses with a telegraphed body shot
and wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneed IV swings for the body but wild moves out of range.
Sneed IV misses with a looping right.
Sneed IV throws a nice looking combination but wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sneed IV throws an overhand right that lands on wild's shoulder, as wild tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Sneed IV lands.
Sneed IV catches wild with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneed IV misses with a hook.
Sneed IV misses with a body shot.
Sneed IV throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and wild counters with a nice uppercut.
Sneed IV misses with a body shot
and wild counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sneed IV throws a hook but wild avoids it easily.
Sneed IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
wild takes a shot to the body in his stride.
wild takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sneed IV swings and misses with a shot to the body
and wild counters with a nice body shot.
wild drops his hands momentarily and Sneed IV takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
wild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sneed IV.
Sneed IV misses the body punch
and wild counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV throws a sloppy body shot
and wild counters with a nice body shot.
wild misses with a combination
and wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sneed IV scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sneed IV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
wild has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
wild ducks under a wild hook from Sneed IV.
Sneed IV smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
wild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sneed IV.
bukk wild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sneed IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sneed IV misses with a shot to the body
and wild counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sneed IV scores with a hook to the body. wild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sneed IV misses with a body punch
and wild counters with a left and a right that stings Sneed IV.
Sneed IV throws out a loose jab but wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sneed IV works wild's body with a nice hook.
wild is breathing heavily.
wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sneed IV.
wild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sneed IV misses with a wild body shot.
Sneed IV misses the shot to the body.
Sneed IV misses with a shot to the body
and wild counters with a stiff right hand.
Sneed IV misses with a telegraphed body shot
and wild counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sneed IV misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sneed IV.
Sneed IV misses with a straight right.
wild swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sneed IV counters with a nice body shot.
wild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sneed IV swings and misses with a shot to the body
and wild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sneed IV throws a big shot that misses.
Sneed IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and wild counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sneed IV is on the wrong end of a nice combination from wild.
wild defending well as Sneed IV loads up on a big left hand.
Sneed IV looks to throw the jab but wild is out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Junius E Sneed IV dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the body from Sneed IV misses
and wild counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
wild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sneed IV.
A big right from Sneed IV misses.
Sneed IV throws a sloppy body shot
and wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneed IV lands with a shot to the body.
Sneed IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but wild moves away.
Sneed IV lands with an uppercut that bounces wild off the cage and back into rage.
Sneed IV throws a nice looking combination but wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sneed IV throws the left hand but wild avoids the punch easily.
Sneed IV digs a good body shot into wild's ribs.
Sneed IV misses with a body shot.
Sneed IV misses with a jab to the body
and wild counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sneed IV. Beautiful body shot.
Sneed IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
wild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sneed IV misses with a shot to the body
and wild counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sneed IV misses with a looping right.
Sneed IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sneed IV lands the left hand.
Sneed IV throws a body punch but wild moves out of range.
wild defending well as Sneed IV loads up on a big left hand.
Sneed IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but wild moves away.
Sneed IV misses with a body shot.
Sneed IV misses with a hook to the body
and wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneed IV misses with a hook to the body
and wild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV misses with a hook to the body
and wild counters with a two punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Sneed IV as he connects with a hook.
Sneed IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from wild.
Sneed IV dodges the punch combination from wild.
Sneed IV lands with a hook. wild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sneed IV misses the body punch
and wild counters with a left and a right that stings Sneed IV.
Sneed IV throws a series of punches but wild moves out of range.
Sneed IV throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent wild stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Sneed IV.
A telegraphed right hand from Sneed IV misses the target.
Sneed IV looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
wild takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wild slips a straight right by Sneed IV.
Sneed IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by wild.
Sneed IV throws a predictable looking body shot
and wild counters with a nice body shot.
Sneed IV looks to throw the jab but wild is out of range.
Sneed IV fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
wild throws a right and a left that Sneed IV avoids nicely.
Sneed IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneed IV takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
wild moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Sneed IV misses its intended target.
wild misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV misses with a hook to the body
and wild counters with a series of strikes. Sneed IV will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sneed IV tests wild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sneed IV is looking to wear down wild with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sneed IV throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and wild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sneed IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and wild counters with a two punch combo.
Sneed IV throws a sloppy body shot
and wild counters with a straight right hand.
Sneed IV misses with a looping right.
Sneed IV lands with a straight right. wild didn't see that one coming.
wild walks into a left hand.
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!
Nice jab there from Sneed IV.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sneed IV misses with a shot to the body
and wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneed IV scores with a decent looking hook.
Sneed IV takes a swing at wild's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junius E Sneed IV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sneed IV has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junius E Sneed IV!
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