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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvano Assunicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurizio comes to the cage accompanied by NMH2: No More Riot. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Maurizio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silvano Assunicao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assunicao circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Maurizio.
Assunicao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maurizio tries to avoid it but Assunicao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maurizio to the ground. Maurizio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maurizio tries for a takedown but Assunicao circles away easily
and Assunicao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maurizio's guard.
Assunicao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assunicao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assunicao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maurizio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Assunicao has Maurizio in his guard.
Maurizio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Assunicao, up you get!
Maurizio looks to clinch
and Assunicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maurizio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maurizio scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maurizio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Assunicao counters with a shoot takedown. Maurizio fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maurizio wants to sweep here but Assunicao controlling him for the moment.
Assunicao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maurizio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maurizio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Assunicao is now in half guard.
Maurizio is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Assunicao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maurizio moves into full guard.
Maurizio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Assunicao off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A bone on bone clash there as Maurizio blocks the leg kick.
Maurizio throws a sloppy head kick and Assunicao moves out of range easily.
Assunicao avoids the head kick by Maurizio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Maurizio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maurizio has his takedown stuffed
and Assunicao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Maurizio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assunicao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assunicao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Assunicao throws a big right hand that misses.
Assunicao chips away with some ground and pound.
Assunicao is looking to advance position but Maurizio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Maurizio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maurizio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Assunicao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Maurizio looking to finish Assunicao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Assunicao!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao is squirming around, avoiding Maurizio's attempts to control the action.
Assunicao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maurizio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Assunicao is in a horrible position here. Maurizio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Assunicao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maurizio is keen to just control but Assunicao is a slippery customer.
Assunicao tries to get to full guard but Maurizio has control of the leg.
Maurizio throwing shots but Assunicao is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assunicao tries to get to full guard but Maurizio has control of the leg.
Maurizio working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silvano Assunicao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maurizio tries to keep at a distance but Assunicao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maurizio is pressed up against the cage. Assunicao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maurizio down to the mat. Maurizio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maurizio darts in trying to clinch
and Assunicao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Assunicao works his way into full mount!
Assunicao thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Assunicao lands a nice shot to the head.
Silvano Assunicao has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assunicao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maurizio regains half guard.
Maurizio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assunicao.
Assunicao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Assunicao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assunicao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Assunicao lands a nice short elbow.
Assunicao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maurizio defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao winds up and cracks Maurizio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maurizio wants to get back to full guard.
Assunicao thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maurizio to regain full guard.
Assunicao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maurizio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maurizio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maurizio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assunicao's guard.
Maurizio trying to control the position from guard on top but Assunicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assunicao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Assunicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maurizio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maurizio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Assunicao is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio lands a couple of elbows.
Assunicao is working an open guard so Maurizio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Assunicao avoids the head kick by Maurizio.
Assunicao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Assunicao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maurizio is pressed up against the cage. Assunicao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maurizio down to the mat. Maurizio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Maurizio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maurizio shoots and misses
and Assunicao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maurizio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Assunicao.
Maurizio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Assunicao tries a body shot but Maurizio blocks it.
Assunicao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maurizio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mick Maurizio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvano Assunicao.
Maurizio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assunicao backwards.
Assunicao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maurizio taking a breather.
Maurizio prevents the takedown attempt.
Maurizio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maurizio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maurizio is looking to control Assunicao's arms but Assunicao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maurizio has his back to the cage.
Assunicao takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maurizio scores a nice knee to the body.
Maurizio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Maurizio.
Maurizio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maurizio has Assunicao pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Maurizio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Silvano Assunicao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Maurizio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assunicao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maurizio rushes Assunicao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maurizio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maurizio lands an elbow inside.
Assunicao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maurizio smiles and moves away.
Assunicao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maurizio is looking to clinch.
Maurizio tries to clinch up but Assunicao circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Maurizio.
A head kick misses from Maurizio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maurizio shoots for a takedown but Assunicao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maurizio is looking to clinch but Assunicao is avoiding it.
Assunicao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assunicao shoots in and drives through. Maurizio sprawls well.
Maurizio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maurizio has closed the distance and engaged Assunicao in a clinch.
Maurizio is pressed up against the cage. Assunicao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maurizio down to the mat. Maurizio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mick Maurizio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvano Assunicao.
Maurizio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maurizio wants to clinch up but Assunicao keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Assunicao.
Assunicao tries to clinch up
and Maurizio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Assunicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maurizio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maurizio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Assunicao wants to stand but Maurizio is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio with a nice head shot there.
Assunicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maurizio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maurizio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maurizio 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.
Maurizio slips nicely into half guard.
Maurizio drops an elbow to the side of Assunicao's head.
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!
Maurizio is trying to control the action in half guard but Assunicao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Assunicao actively working from the bottom here.
Assunicao is not content to let Maurizio control the position.
Maurizio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Assunicao defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao is looking for a sweep. Maurizio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Maurizio.
Assunicao manages to get to full guard.
Maurizio gets to his feet. Assunicao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maurizio just misses with a punch to the body.
Maurizio drives through and clinches with Assunicao against the cage.
Maurizio is pressed up against the cage. Assunicao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maurizio down to the mat. Maurizio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maurizio shoots and misses
and Assunicao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maurizio!
Maurizio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Assunicao.
Maurizio is looking to improve his position but Assunicao isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao landing strikes from the mount and Maurizio is in trouble!
Assunicao in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Assunicao looking to ground and pound but Maurizio is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maurizio is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mick Maurizio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assunicao working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Maurizio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Assunicao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvano Assunicao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrianus Vanderburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankenship's entrance music is Dead Man's Party. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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196 lbs
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201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrianus Vanderburg!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderburg manages to avoid it.
Blankenship throws a nice looking combination but Vanderburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanderburg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Vanderburg blocks the leg kick.
Blankenship scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanderburg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blankenship has time to react.
Blankenship misses with a straight left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a front kick aimed at Vanderburg's knee but Vanderburg avoids it well.
Blankenship cracks Vanderburg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blankenship does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blankenship throws a series of punches but Vanderburg avoids them all with ease.
Vanderburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vanderburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Vanderburg. No joy for Blankenship on that attempt.
Vanderburg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderburg misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Blankenship.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blankenship shoots in for a double leg but Vanderburg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship misses with a straight left.
Blankenship fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blankenship throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanderburg counters with a body kick.
Blankenship is breathing heavily.
Blankenship tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vanderburg misses with a head kick.
Vanderburg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vanderburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blankenship moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanderburg lands a nice hook to Blankenship's body. Blankenship takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderburg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to move into range but Vanderburg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blankenship falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderburg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vanderburg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Vanderburg.
Blankenship tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanderburg. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanderburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanderburg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blankenship rather than just go for the knockout.
Blankenship fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blankenship throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vanderburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vanderburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship avoids the head kick by Vanderburg.
Blankenship throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vanderburg counters with a head kick. That will keep Blankenship thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blankenship takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship throws a big shot that misses.
Blankenship shoots in but no luck this time.
Vanderburg blocks a low kick nicely.
Vanderburg connects with a high kick.
Vanderburg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blankenship's head.
Blankenship lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blankenship.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blankenship. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vanderburg scores with a push kick.
Vanderburg cracks Blankenship with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Vanderburg finds it's way through Blankenship's defenses.
Vanderburg misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blankenship throws a hook but Vanderburg avoids it easily.
Blankenship shoots for a takedown but Vanderburg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blankenship takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Blankenship misses.
Adrianus Vanderburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blankenship.
Vanderburg scores with a hook to the body. Blankenship takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanderburg lands with a nice combination. Blankenship backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanderburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vanderburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blankenship was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanderburg.
Blankenship blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrianus Vanderburg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blankenship will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blankenship falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderburg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blankenship looks to land a left hand but Vanderburg moved out of range nicely.
Vanderburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderburg moves away from the strike by Blankenship.
Vanderburg slips a jab and a cross from Blankenship.
Vanderburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blankenship moves away.
Blankenship misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Blankenship, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship thows a leg kick but Vanderburg checks it
and Vanderburg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanderburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a straight left.
Vanderburg throws a sloppy head kick and Blankenship moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vanderburg.
Some wild striking there from Blankenship.
Vanderburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Blankenship avoids the body shot from Vanderburg.
An inside leg kick from Vanderburg misses.
Adrianus Vanderburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that misses.
Blankenship lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanderburg at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Vanderburg as Blankenship shoots in.
Vanderburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanderburg swinging wildly here.
Blankenship misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vanderburg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a low kick, looking for Vanderburg's leg but Vanderburg calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderburg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a two punch combination.
Vanderburg lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Vanderburg.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vanderburg sprawls well. Vanderburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blankenship gets slowly back to his feet.
Blankenship takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vanderburg misses with a head kick.
Blankenship will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blankenship throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vanderburg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blankenship is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vanderburg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vanderburg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship blocks a head kick by Vanderburg.
Blankenship looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vanderburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Blankenship does no damage.
Vanderburg looks to land a body kick but Blankenship moved away.
Blankenship throws a sloppy body shot
and Vanderburg counters with a low kick, right behind Blankenship 's knee.
Vanderburg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blankenship has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vanderburg.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blankenship might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Blankenship scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Vanderburg ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Vanderburg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderburg counters with a head kick.
Blankenship moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vanderburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blankenship.
Vanderburg lands a head shot.
Vanderburg slips a jab and a cross from Blankenship.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that Blankenship semi-blocks.
Blankenship throws a sloppy head kick
and Vanderburg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blankenship will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vanderburg lands the left hand.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vanderburg.
Vanderburg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blankenship motions for Vanderburg to come forward. Blankenship throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrianus Vanderburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blankenship misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Vanderburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Blankenship throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blankenship looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanderburg is just out of range.
Vanderburg scores with a hook to the body. Blankenship takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanderburg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vanderburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanderburg as he jumps to the side.
Blankenship misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanderburg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vanderburg misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanderburg scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship throws a push kick but Vanderburg slaps the foot to one side.
Blankenship tries a low kick but Vanderburg avoids it.
Vanderburg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blankenship.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Blankenship misses
and Vanderburg counters with a body kick.
Vanderburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blankenship is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blankenship throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanderburg counters with a head kick. That will keep Blankenship thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blankenship throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vanderburg counters with a solid body kick.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanderburg as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanderburg digs a good body shot into Blankenship's ribs.
Vanderburg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanderburg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blankenship throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanderburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blankenship throws a leg kick that misses.
Blankenship needs to keep his hands up - Vanderburg had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Blankenship misses its intended target.
Blankenship throws a lazy body kick
and Vanderburg counters with a right hand to the body.
Vanderburg throws a sloppy head kick and Blankenship moves out of range easily.
Vanderburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Vanderburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blankenship closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanderburg circles away.
Blankenship misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderburg throws a head kick but Blankenship moves out of range.
Blankenship shoots in but no luck this time.
Blankenship takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vanderburg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vanderburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blankenship misses with a takedown attempt - Vanderburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the body from Blankenship misses
and Vanderburg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blankenship thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blankenship.
Blankenship scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Vanderburg scores with a four punch combination!
Vanderburg takes a swing at Blankenship's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to land a body kick
and Vanderburg counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Blankenship is predictable there
and Vanderburg counters with a right hand to the body.
Blankenship falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderburg counters with a body kick that stops Blankenship in his tracks momentarily.
Blankenship misses with a looping left.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanderburg slips a jab from Blankenship.
Nice sprawl there from Vanderburg as Blankenship shoots in.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blankenship lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vanderburg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanderburg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vanderburg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship avoids the head kick by Vanderburg.
Vanderburg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blankenship finds it's way round the side to connect with Vanderburg's head.
Vanderburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blankenship throws out the jab.
Adrianus Vanderburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanderburg tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrianus Vanderburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vanderburg 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrianus Vanderburg!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smilehoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinto has chosen Three 6 Mafia featuring Akon & Jim Jones - That's Right as his entrance music. Javier Pinto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Smilehoven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smilehoven misses with a double jab.
Smilehoven looks to throw the jab but Pinto is out of range.
Smilehoven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Pinto.
Smilehoven misses with a two punch combination.
Smilehoven misses with a series of wild punches.
Smilehoven drops Pinto with a beautiful combination! Pinto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smilehoven is looking for the KO!
Pinto is rocked!
It looks like Javier Pinto has been cut.
Smilehoven throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smilehoven misses with the combination.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Smilehoven is avoiding it.
Smilehoven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinto circles away quickly and effectively.
Smilehoven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pinto fakes the leg kick and cracks Smilehoven in the body.
Smilehoven misses with a wild combination.
Smilehoven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinto.
Some wild striking there from Smilehoven.
Smilehoven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smilehoven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smilehoven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinto tries to clinch but Smilehoven moves out of range.
Pinto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smilehoven fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Smilehoven misses the target.
Smilehoven connects with a crisp jab.
Pinto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smilehoven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinto is defended easily by Smilehoven.
Pinto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Smilehoven lands.
Smilehoven throws a nice looking combination but Pinto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smilehoven misses with a series of wild punches.
Smilehoven throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands a head kick. Smilehoven smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smilehoven is trying to break free.
Pinto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smilehoven is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinto just leaning against Smilehoven, taking a breather.
Pinto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smilehoven wants to break free but Pinto has control.
Pinto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pinto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pinto wants to pass to mount but Smilehoven is defending the position.
Smilehoven is refusing to be controlled, as Pinto sits in half guard.
Pinto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smilehoven sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto is working for an americana but Smilehoven has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pinto was thinking about the submission.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Smilehoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinto has gone for a leg lock! Smilehoven slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pinto has a closed guard, preventing Smilehoven from standing up.
Pinto is looking for a triangle here but Smilehoven uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pinto is looking to regain half guard here but Smilehoven keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smilehoven's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Smilehoven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinto's cut.
That's time! Smilehoven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pinto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smilehoven lands with a cross.
Smilehoven misses with a series of wild punches.
Smilehoven blocks the body kick.
Pinto lands with a nice body kick.
Jim Smilehoven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smilehoven takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Smilehoven moves out of range as Pinto throws a body kick.
Pinto staying out of range there.
Pinto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smilehoven throws a good cross that connects.
Smilehoven scores with a jab to the head.
Smilehoven connects with a looping right hand.
Smilehoven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pinto is still on wobbly legs! Can Smilehoven finish him?
Smilehoven drops Pinto with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smilehoven follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Smilehoven!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richter Alastrasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Ride Of The Valkyries. The key to victory for Dan Bradley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Alastrasz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradley which made him look bad.
Bradley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Alastrasz is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alastrasz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alastrasz moves out of range of the strikes.
Richter Alastrasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alastrasz looks to throw the jab but Bradley is out of range.
Alastrasz misses with a jab to the body
and Bradley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alastrasz's guard now.
Bradley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bradley controlling from the top position.
Alastrasz pulls Bradley in close to prevent any damage.
Bradley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Alastrasz keeps moving.
Alastrasz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bradley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bradley trying to control the position from guard on top but Alastrasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alastrasz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alastrasz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bradley manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bradley wants to sweep here but Alastrasz controlling him for the moment.
Alastrasz postures up in Bradley's guard and throws a big left but Bradley blocks it.
Alastrasz thows a big elbow that misses.
Alastrasz has gone for a leg lock! Bradley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alastrasz's guard.
Bradley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bradley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alastrasz keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz controls Bradley momentarily but Bradley frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bradley slips nicely into half guard.
Alastrasz tries to roll over but Bradley keeps him under control.
Alastrasz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bradley.
Bradley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bradley is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alastrasz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alastrasz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bradley gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alastrasz winds up and cracks Bradley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bradley tries to roll over but Alastrasz keeps him under control.
Bradley is trying to maintain the position but Alastrasz is very close to passing his half guard.
Alastrasz is taking a breather. Bradley 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.
Alastrasz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradley keeps working.
Bradley is trying to stand.
Bradley is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Alastrasz blocks Bradley's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bradley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bradley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alastrasz misses with a body shot.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bradley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bradley.
Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Bradley blocks a leg kick.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastrasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Alastrasz.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alastrasz.
Bradley misses with a double jab.
Bradley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
Alastrasz lands a jab.
Dan Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alastrasz throws the left hand but Bradley avoids the punch easily.
Alastrasz throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alastrasz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alastrasz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alastrasz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bradley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bradley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alastrasz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bradley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Alastrasz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alastrasz working Bradley over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alastrasz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bradley is looking to escape.
Bradley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bradley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet.
Bradley tries to reverse the position but Alastrasz maintains control.
Bradley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Alastrasz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alastrasz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley wants to hold on but Alastrasz pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz unloading with bombs!
Alastrasz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alastrasz controlling his opponent.
Bradley gets back to half guard.
Alastrasz is looking to stall here but Bradley recovers full guard.
Alastrasz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alastrasz drops back looking for a leg! Bradley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bradley manages to kick Alastrasz off! Alastrasz jumps back into Bradley's guard.
Richter Alastrasz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alastrasz stopping the sweep attempt from Bradley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bradley is on top in guard.
Alastrasz looking for a sweep. Not yet Alastrasz, not yet.
Bradley is looking to advance position but Alastrasz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alastrasz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bradley is looking to escape.
Bradley regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richter Alastrasz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Alastrasz misses with a hook to the body
and Bradley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bradley prevents Alastrasz from improving his position.
Bradley wants to free his trapped foot but Alastrasz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alastrasz is looking to improve his position.
Bradley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradley 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.
Bradley throws a strike but Alastrasz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bradley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bradley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alastrasz lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley looks for the body kick but Alastrasz saw that one coming.
Alastrasz lands with a good body shot.
Alastrasz misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Bradley misses its intended target.
Bradley is looking to clinch but Alastrasz is avoiding it.
A big left from Alastrasz misses.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Alastrasz.
Bradley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alastrasz checks a low kick from Bradley.
Alastrasz blocks a jab.
Alastrasz misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alastrasz passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradley is not content to let Alastrasz control the position.
Bradley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Alastrasz working the ground and pound.
Alastrasz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradley keeps working.
Alastrasz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bradley bucks up and tries to throw Alastrasz off but instead Alastrasz has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Alastrasz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bradley.
Alastrasz doesn't have the hooks in and Bradley manages to turn into his guard.
Alastrasz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alastrasz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bradley!
Alastrasz tries to control but Bradley wriggling away.
Alastrasz prevents Bradley from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alastrasz raining down shots from the mount!
Bradley is desperately trying to improve his position but Alastrasz has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alastrasz. What's that going to do exactly?
The referee warns Bradley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bradley taking shots to the head.
Bradley wants to hold on but Alastrasz pushes him away.
Alastrasz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bradley?
Bradley is rocked!
Alastrasz loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bradley scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Alastrasz land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Alastrasz stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richter Alastrasz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McPunches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Punchy McPunches!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from McPunches misses.
Hutt moves into the clinch.
Hutt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McPunches regains guard immediately.
McPunches wants to stand but Hutt is controlling the position.
McPunches is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hutt dives into side control.
McPunches is pushing Hutt's head away, looking to escape. Hutt manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Hutt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hutt takes a little break here. McPunches wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hutt scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt trying to control the action but McPunches is working from the bottom.
Hutt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McPunches sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McPunches bucks up and tries to throw Hutt off but instead Hutt has got his back!
Hutt punches the canvas rather than the man.
Good control from Hutt.
McPunches staying busy and making it hard for Hutt to control.
McPunches takes a big shot to the side of the head.
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.
Hutt misses with punches from the back.
Hutt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McPunches is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hutt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McPunches wants to get back to his feet.
Hutt missing with strikes.
Hutt trying to control.
Hutt throwing wild punches that miss their target.
McPunches has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hutt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McPunches has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hutt has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McPunches taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hutt doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jabba Hutt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Goodspeed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley Goodspeed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
218 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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213 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Goodspeed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodspeed tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Goodspeed throws a wild body kick that Oliveira sees coming a mile off.
Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goodspeed prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodspeed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oliveira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Goodspeed with that takedown attempt.
Goodspeed walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
It looks like Stanley Goodspeed has been cut.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Goodspeed looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Goodspeed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodspeed off to one side.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Goodspeed shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Goodspeed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodspeed gets caught flat footed, as Oliveira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goodspeed keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Goodspeed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goodspeed tries to get out of the position.
Goodspeed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodspeed has his feet on Oliveira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Goodspeed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goodspeed shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Goodspeed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Goodspeed.
Goodspeed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodspeed is breathing heavily.
Goodspeed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodspeed wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Goodspeed is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodspeed tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oliveira.
Goodspeed is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goodspeed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goodspeed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed wants to stand and escape but instead Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goodspeed wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Goodspeed is keeping the position.
Oliveira advances position into side control!
Goodspeed is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goodspeed prevents Oliveira from improving position.
Goodspeed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Goodspeed is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is pressing down on Goodspeed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goodspeed is holding on for now.
Oliveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goodspeed regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Goodspeed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good work by Oliveira as he checks the leg kick.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Goodspeed moves out of range.
Goodspeed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Oliveira. Beautiful body shot.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goodspeed circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Goodspeed shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliveira, as that shot connected.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodspeed slips a jab from Oliveira.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Oliveira - just one landing.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodspeed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira punishes Goodspeed's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Goodspeed's ribs.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodspeed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oliveira.
Stanley Goodspeed's cut is getting worse.
Oliveira closes the distance and pushes Goodspeed back into the cage.
Oliveira wants the takedown. Goodspeed is fighting it off but Oliveira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goodspeed's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodspeed is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira distracts Goodspeed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goodspeed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira prevents Goodspeed from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira controlling from the top position.
Oliveira works over Goodspeed with some ground and pound from guard.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodspeed keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Goodspeed wriggles free and stands up.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Goodspeed.
Goodspeed tries to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Goodspeed has his takedown stuffed
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Stanley Goodspeed's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Goodspeed takes one to the chin there.
Goodspeed is rocked!
Goodspeed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Goodspeed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
Goodspeed seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliveira rushes Goodspeed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goodspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodspeed prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira tests Goodspeed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jeez, Stanley Goodspeed's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodspeed. Goodspeed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodspeed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goodspeed's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodspeed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira is standing up over Goodspeed. Goodspeed looks to escape but Oliveira dives into side control.
Goodspeed is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Oliveira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goodspeed's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Oliveira in side control, throwing shots but Goodspeed defends.
Oliveira grinds an elbow into Goodspeed's temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stanley Goodspeed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fabio Oliveira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dingle Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
178 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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27
177 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dingle Berrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berrian wants to slow Sabio down by chopping away at his legs.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berrian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berrian throws a head kick but Sabio moves out of range.
Berrian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berrian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sabio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Berrian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sabio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berrian dives on top into guard.
Berrian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sabio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berrian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabio controls Berrian momentarily but Berrian frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Berrian has passed into half guard!
Berrian stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sabio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabio throws a hook but Berrian blocks it.
A punch combination from Sabio misses.
Sabio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berrian lands a nice shot that snaps Sabio's head back.
Berrian moves away from the strike by Sabio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrian misses with a body kick.
Sabio avoids the head kick by Berrian.
Sabio misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Berrian.
Sabio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berrian slips a straight right by Sabio.
Dingle Berrian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabio misses with the body kick
and Berrian counters with a leg kick.
Berrian tries to work over Sabio's front leg with a kick but Sabio checks it.
Sabio throws the left hand but Berrian avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berrian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sabio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sabio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sabio fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabio looks to land a body kick but Berrian moved away.
Berrian feints and then cracks Sabio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sabio down.
Sabio misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Sabio misses its intended target.
No luck for Sabio with that takedown attempt.
Sabio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sabio looks gassed!
Sabio prevents Berrian from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian gets back to full guard.
Sabio is looking to advance position but Berrian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sabio working to try and regain half guard.
Sabio looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berrian is riding his opponent, not letting Sabio buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berrian keeps control of the position as Sabio tries to break free.
Berrian trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sabio doesn't escape.
Berrian is not going to allow Sabio to sit and survive in this position.
What can Sabio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingle Berrian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Berrian throws a head kick but Sabio moves out of range.
Sabio fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sabio throws a body kick that misses.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sabio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Berrian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Berrian lands with a nice body punch.
Berrian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Berrian throws a push kick but Sabio slaps the foot to one side.
Berrian moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sabio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Berrian - the referee stops the clock and Sabio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Berrian. Sabio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabio avoids the head kick by Berrian.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berrian.
Sabio misses with a body shot.
Sabio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Sabio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabio is breathing heavily.
Berrian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabio misses with a wild combination.
Berrian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Berrian.
Berrian throws a body kick that misses.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Berrian there.
Sabio throws a looping overhand right but Berrian ducks down to avoid it.
Sabio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Berrian - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut there from Sabio.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and Sabio moves out of range easily.
Berrian throws a leg kick
and Berrian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dingle Berrian is winning the standup battle so far.
Berrian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sabio.
A swing and a miss from Sabio.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Sabio does no damage.
Sabio is looking to land body kicks.
Berrian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sabio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Berrian is pulling down on Sabio's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabio trying to control the position from guard on top but Berrian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabio looking to pass the guard.
Sabio slips nicely into half guard.
Sabio is pressing down on Berrian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berrian is holding on for now.
Berrian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sabio thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Berrian to regain full guard.
Sabio stopping the sweep attempt from Berrian.
Sabio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sabio throwing strikes but missing.
Berrian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabio.
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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berrian.
Berrian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berrian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabio.
A head kick misses from Berrian.
Sabio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabio misses with a jab to the body
and Berrian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and Sabio moves out of range easily.
Sabio scores with a nice strike.
Berrian jabs at Sabio's body.
Berrian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berrian keeps Sabio at a distance using the push kick.
Berrian thows a body shot but no joy.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
Berrian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Sabio misses.
A big right from Sabio misses.
A head kick misses from Berrian.
Sabio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Berrian tries to land a front kick but Sabio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingle Berrian dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sabio throws a body kick the misses
and Berrian counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Berrian.
Sabio shoots in and drives through. Berrian sprawls well.
Berrian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabio throws out the jab.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabio scores with the left hand. Berrian knows he should have avoided that one.
Berrian scores with a head kick.
Sabio cracks a nice hook into Berrian's ribs.
Sabio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ariel Sabio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
Sabio throws a big shot that misses.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabio looks to land a right hand but Berrian moved out of range.
Sabio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sabio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabio throws a lazy body kick
and Berrian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berrian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sabio is out of range and Berrian settles back down.
Sabio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berrian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sabio.
Berrian lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian ducks under a wild hook from Sabio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sabio.
Berrian missing with a left hand there. Sabio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berrian.
Sabio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Berrian.
Berrian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sabio's calf.
Sabio cracks a nice hook into Berrian's ribs.
Berrian throws a head kick but Sabio moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Berrian.
Sabio shoots and misses
and Berrian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sabio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sabio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Berrian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Berrian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Berrian loads up on a big right hand but Sabio slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Berrian.
A head kick from Berrian lands but Sabio takes it in his stride.
Berrian scores with a nice body kick.
Ariel Sabio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berrian, right into the meat.
Berrian throws a head kick but Sabio moves out of range.
Berrian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Berrian scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and Sabio moves out of range easily.
Sabio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berrian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berrian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sabio. That did some damage!
Sabio avoids the head kick by Berrian.
Berrian lands a nice looking body kick.
Berrian lands with a slapping head kick.
Berrian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sabio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Berrian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crunch! Berrian slams his shin into Sabio's torso.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ariel Sabio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berrian.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sabio misses with the body kick
and Berrian counters with a nice body kick.
Sabio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berrian. That's going to slow Sabio down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
Berrian lands with a slapping head kick.
Sabio swinging wildly here.
Berrian slips a jab from Sabio.
Berrian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berrian throws a lazy head kick
and Sabio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sabio moves out of range of the body kick from Berrian.
Sabio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berrian.
Sabio works the jab nicely.
Sabio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Berrian scores with a nice head shot.
Berrian throws a leg kick but Sabio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Sabio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berrian. That's going to slow Sabio down.
Berrian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sabio scores with a hook.
Berrian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabio looks to land a left hand but Berrian moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berrian. That's going to slow Sabio down.
Sabio is looking to land body kicks.
Sabio looks to throw a body kick
and Berrian counters with an inside leg kick.
Berrian looks to land a left hand but Sabio moved out of range nicely.
Berrian connects with a high kick.
Dingle Berrian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berrian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sabio. That did some damage!
Berrian connects with a solid leg kick.
Berrian slips under a jab from Sabio.
Berrian misses with a leg kick.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berrian cracks the inside of Sabio's front leg.
Berrian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berrian counters with a good, hard body kick but Sabio shrugs it off.
Berrian lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabio takes a swing at Berrian's ribcage but misses.
Berrian scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dingle Berrian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berrian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingle Berrian!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Trace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into the arena with Brazilian Death blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Trace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Machida drops his hands momentarily and Trace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machida takes a swing at Trace's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Trace misses the target.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trace misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trace scores with a hook.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trace checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trace is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida throws a right and a left that Trace avoids nicely.
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Trace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trace moves into the clinch successfully.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida throws a jab when Trace was well out of range.
Machida throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Trace persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida drops Trace with a right and a left! Machida comes rushing in but Trace regains his composure and manages to keep Machida in guard.
Trace is rocked!
It looks like Jesus Trace has been cut.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Trace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trace is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trace seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trace working a defensive guard here.
Machida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trace's guard.
Trace wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trace seems keen to control Machida's posture.
Machida scoring with some ground and pound.
Machida trying to control but Trace is working from the bottom.
Trace seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machida lands a couple of digs.
Machida 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.
Trace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Trace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Trace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trace manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Trace's guard.
Machida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trace's guard.
Machida working the head and body with strikes.
Trace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Trace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machida distracts Trace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machida stands and throws Trace's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Machida working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trace keeps working.
Trace managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dameon Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Trace's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Trace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Trace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
Machida looks to land a combination but Trace avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Machida misses.
A punch combination from Trace misses.
Trace is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Machida.
Trace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trace somewhat.
Dameon Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Trace.
Machida throws a combination that misses
enabling Trace to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab-cross combination lands for Machida and sends Trace crashing to the mat! Machida follows him down to the mat - Trace regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
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!
Machida trying to control the action but Trace is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trace defending well though.
Machida winds up and cracks Trace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Machida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trace is not content to let Machida control the position.
Machida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trace wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
Machida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trace trying to hold on to Machida's head to control him but Machida postures up.
Machida works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Machida.
Machida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machida landing strikes from the mount and Trace is in trouble!
Trace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trace takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Trace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Machida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trace wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Trace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trace has managed to get both his arms back between Machida's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trace escapes and throws Machida's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Trace in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Machida tries to improve position but can't.
Trace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trace throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machida is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dameon Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Trace's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trace's corner calls for a 1-2. Trace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machida is rocked!
Trace sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Machida's defenses. It connects perfectly with Machida's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Trace!
Jesus Trace is the new bantamweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus The Bus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gus The Bus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from The Bus. No joy for Banner on that attempt.
Banner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Bus slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Bus misses with a body punch
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gus The Bus has been cut.
The Bus fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Bus tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Banner misses with the combination.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for The Bus.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner drops The Bus with a beautiful combination! The Bus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banner is looking for the KO!
The Bus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Bus punishes Banner's body with a nice straight punch.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Bus avoids it really well and circles away.
The Bus tests Banner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner tries to bum rush The Bus with a series of wild strikes but The Bus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robert Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bus thuds a left hand into Banner's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bus thows a body shot but no joy.
The Bus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - The Bus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gus The Bus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Banner.
The Bus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Bus wants to clinch.
The Bus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bus moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
No luck for Banner with that takedown attempt.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but The Bus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Banner misses.
The Bus is looking to wear down Banner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Bus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
The Bus looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
The Bus works Banner's body with a nice hook.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
The Bus misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banner avoids the body shot from The Bus.
The Bus misses with a wild body shot.
The Bus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banner counters with a two punch combo.
The Bus slips under a jab.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a predictable looking body shot
letting The Bus counter with a right hand.
Banner moves forwards but The Bus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Bus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus The Bus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Bus counters with a right hand to the body.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Bus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banner.
Robert Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Bus tries to clinch up.
The Bus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banner counters with a series of strikes. The Bus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gus The Bus's cut is getting worse.
The Bus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.
The Bus slips under a jab from Banner.
The Bus misses with a body punch
and Banner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Bus thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Bus tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
The Bus thows a body shot but no joy.
Banner misses with a combination
and The Bus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banner thinking.
The Bus has Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Bus has him pressed against the cage.
Banner tries to circle away but The Bus has him pinned against the cage.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Bus has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by The Bus.
It looks like Robert Banner has been cut.
The Bus scores with a shoulder strike.
The Bus scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
The Bus lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from The Bus.
Banner tries to circle away but The Bus has him pinned against the cage.
The Bus lands a body shot.
Banner is breathing heavily.
The Bus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but The Bus has the dominant position.
The Bus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Bus.
The Bus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from The Bus.
The Bus lands a big right hand that drops Banner! The killer instinct kicks in and The Bus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by The Bus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus The Bus!
Gus The Bus retains his super heavyweight title!
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